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Case Study: 3 Megawatt Photovoltaic Project, Lessons Learned (Lake Forest)

When
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
6:00 PM - 8:29 PM
Location
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 100 Grainger Parkway, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Spaces left
36
Registered
89 registrants

Registration

Chapter Member – $15.00
Complimentary
For program speakers and approved volunteers.
ISEA - (Illinois Solar Energy Assocation) Members – $15.00
Non-Member – $30.00
SAME - (Society of American Military Engineers) Members – $15.00
Student Chapter Member – $10.00
This discounted price is for full-time students only.

Please note that registration is non-refundable.
If you experience any registration difficulties or have questions please contact our office at 312-245-8300.

This program is closed for online registration. You may still attend by paying at the door.

Join USGBC-Illinois Chapter's, North/Northwest Suburban Branch for an in depth look at a 3 Megawatt photovoltaic project at a W.W. Grainger Distribution Center in Robbinson, N.J.

Enjoy an evening presentation by Eric Hogberg, Grainger's Energy Manager and Felix Aguayo, SunPower's Strategic Sales Director. They will provide an overview of the lessons learned associated with this photovoltaic project which has shown a payback of less than four years.

The presenters will explain the strategy on how this initiative fits into their overall sustainability vision and their focus on reducing the companies carbon footprint. Subjects that will be discussed include:

Pre-project research
Project funding options
Selling project to senior leadership
Project bidding strategy
Application for 30% federal cash grant
Selling of Solar Renewable Energy Credits
Arbitraging offsetting Renewable Energy Credits

Continuing Education: This course has been approved by USGBC for 1.0 GBCI CE Hour.

Agenda:
6:00 - 7:00 PM Registration and Networking (There will be food and beverages provided - come early to spend time networking with other industry professionals.)
7:00 - 7:15 PM Welcome and Introductions
7:15 - 8:15 PM Presentation
8:15 - 8:30 PM Q&A

Speakers:
Eric Hogberg, W.W. Grainger, Inc. - Energy Manager
Mr. Hogberg is responsible for managing Grainger's energy supply and demand strategies aw well as providing support to the Sustainability Team. He is registered Professional Engineer in the IL and is a LEED AP.
Felix Aguayo, SunPower - Strategic Sales Director
Mr. Aguayo joined SunPower in 2004 with over 20 years of experience in the utility sector. He has an MBA in Finance and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering.

Sponsor:
Thank you to event sponsor - W.W. Grainger, Inc.

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