TOPIC: The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) conceived the Kilowatt Crackdown program, on behalf of Idaho Power and the Northwest region, to offer the opportunity for community engagement and competitive dynamics among commercial buildings, in regards to energy efficiency goals. The program has demonstrated that through a process of benchmarking, goal-setting, scoping, implementation, internal reporting and evaluation, energy savings and other non-energy benefits can be accomplished. With a focus on operational recommendations, savings can be achieved at a relatively low cost. This session will summarize the goals and strategies of NEEA's Kilowatt Crackdown program, as well as commonly found energy efficiency measures.

PRESENTERS: JACK DAVIS - has over 18 years of experience in the energy, development, and marketing fields, and manages JDM Associates' West Coast clients. Jack currently serves as NEEA's key program manager for projects like the Kilowatt Crackdown. Advising clients on strategy development, program design and implementation, and market based environmental initiatives, Jack’s work has led to innovative programs and materials such as Carbon4Square, the Kilowatt Crackdown, the Green Building Opportunity Index, the Deep Retrofit Playbook, and the High Performance Portfolio Framework. Jack serves on the Urban Land Institute's (ULI) Responsible Property Investing Product Council and the ULI Northwest Advisory Board. Jack has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University and a MBA in Marketing from the University of Minnesota.

KATIE LEICHLITER - Katie Leichliter is a Research Scientist at the University of Idaho – Integrated Design Lab in Boise. She conducts energy efficiency field work, measurement and verification, and operational and investment grade audits. Katie also conducts simulation research for energy efficiency in existing building renewal projects, and has developed stand-alone energy analysis tools. Katie graduated with a Bachelors and Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Idaho and spent three years in a private mechanical design practice specializing in BIM, building simulation, and HVAC design. Katie serves on the board of governors of the Idaho ASHRAE Chapter.