Conference Recap

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Remarks were given by Judi Greenwald, VP, Innovative Solutions, Pew Center on Global Climate Change; Janet Peace, VP of Markets and Business Strategy, Pew Center on Global Climate Change; and Patricia Pineda, Toyota Group Vice President, National Philanthropy and the Toyota USA Foundation.

High-level representatives from the six companies profiled as case studies in the Pew Center’s report, “From Shop Floor to Top Floor: Best Business Practices in Energy Efficiency” discussed the background, successes, challenges, and lessons learned from their energy efficiency strategies. The discussion was moderated by John Carey, Senior Correspondent, BusinessWeek.

Members of the Pew Center's project advisory committee discussed emerging issues and other next steps in corporate energy efficiency. The discussion was moderated by Kathleen Hogan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

Track I: Breaking Barriers
Track II: Information and Communications

Panelists discussed mechanisms and tools companies can put in place to overcome the relatively high first costs associated with energy efficiency investments. The discussion was moderated by Janet Peace, Vice President, Markets and Business Strategy, Pew Center on Global Climate Change.

Panelists discussed how facility managers and others can persuade senior executives to focus and invest in energy efficiency. The discussion was moderated by Christopher Russell, CEM, Energy PathFINDER, Management Consulting.

Track I: Breaking Barriers
Track II: Information and Communications

Energy efficiency is often the foundational element of corporate sustainability strategies, but it is still just one component. Panelists explored how efficiency fits in and complements other sustainability strategies, such as purchase of renewable energy, water conservation, and use of offsets. The discussion was moderated by Judi Greenwald, Vice President, Innovative Solutions, Pew Center on Global Climate Change.

Panelists explored various employee engagement strategies undertaken by companies. The discussion was moderated by Katie Mandes, VP, Communications, Pew Center on Global Climate Change.

Track I: Breaking Barriers
Track II: Information and Communications

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Representatives from a major retailer, consumer products company, and basic materials provider offered their perspectives on increasing energy efficiency and environmental sustainability within the supply chain. The discussion was moderated by Kyle Tanger, Principal, Clear Carbon Consulting.

Panelists discussed the challenges in compiling and tracking energy data in large corporations and the most effective ways of presenting the data to enable senior managers to make informed decisions. The discussion was moderated by William Prindle, VP, ICF International.

Track I: Breaking Barriers
Track II: Information and Communications

Panelists discussed strategies companies have used to turn the consumer on to more energy efficient products and services. The discussion was moderated by David Steiner, President, D&R International.

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Panelists discussed how to tell the story of energy efficiency success without overstating the case or leaving themselves open to accusations of greenwashing. The discussion was moderated by Jim Tankersley, Los Angeles Times.