Professional Development Seminar:
Innovative Solar Technologies
and Best Practices for Building Green Communities
January 27, 2012 - Town Pavilion Conference Center - Kansas City, Missouri
The Missouri Solar Energy Industries Association (MOSEIA) is pleased to annouce the upcoming professional development seminar: Innovative Solar Technologies and Best Practices for Building Green Communities. A full day program with distinguished speakers, progressive idea-sharing and networking opportunities. If you are an architect, community development stakeholder, solar industry or green building professional this is a not to miss event.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Pierre Moses - Executive Manager - Make it Right Solar - LEED AP started Make It Right – Solar, Inc. in 2009 to deliver innovative, cost effective renewable energy solutions to low-income communities. Pierre is responsible for orchestrating solar energy installations for The Make It Right Foundation in the Lower 9th Ward along with several additional non-profit homebuilders rebuilding in the New Orleans area. As a LEED Accredited Professional, Pierre has managed photovoltaic installations on more than 90 LEED Platinum certified homes in New Orleans over the last three years. He has participated in multiple New Markets Tax Credit transactions in funding projects to advance the affordability and accessibility of solar technology and energy efficiency features in distressed communities. Pierre worked as the project manager in leading a series of structural tests in conjunction with the University of New Orleans as well as participated as an advisor to Tulane's Spring 2010 URBANbuild program on a sustainable sites initiative. Pierre also sits on the technical advisory board of Abundant Power in Raleigh, North Carolina.
In March 2010, Pierre traveled to Jacmel, Haiti to deploy renewable energy systems including two solar powered regenerators; one of which is currently providing a reliable, clean energy source to Haiti's only film school, the Cine Institute. Pierre developed an interest in entrepreneurial ventures within the non-profit sector while completing a bachelor's degree from the College of Charleston in South Carolina. Born and raised in New Orleans, Pierre relishes the opportunity to benefit the lives of displaced residents by helping to return them back home.
SPECIAL FEATURED SPEAKERS
Tim Duggan Landscape Architect, ASLA, is a landscape architect currently developing the sustainable landscapes program for the Make It Right Foundation based in New Orleans. His professional career began in the midwest with BNIM Architects where he collaborated on a wide range of projects; from complex community planning initiatives to green urban designs. Duggan has served as a guest critic and lecturer on sustainable site solutions at Kansas State University, the University of Missouri, Kansas City, as well as Community and Civic organizations in Kansas City and New Orleans. His Landscape Architecture interests are focused on natural systems based stormwater management techniques, landscape restoration and reclamation projects and various international urban design studies.
Jeremy Knoll| BNIM is a young designer with a deep passion for sustainable building. He has served as the prime sustainability and LEED consultant on dozens projects, and serves as a volunteer leader for both the US Green Building Council and the not-for-profit organization he co-founded, Historic Green. His recent experience includes assisting with the design of the Kansas City Zoo's Polar Bear Exhibit and the Johnson County Crime Lab, coordinating LEED certification for projects which utilize green roofs, renewable energy, and context-sensitive design in historic neighborhoods. Jeremy has been a LEED advisor to KU's Studio 804 (design-build) class since 2007, helping each class to build LEED Platinum buildings - including the first LEED Platinum certified building in Kansas, the first Passive House in Kansas, and the first Living Building in Kansas.
Desmond Wheatley - President and CEO - Envision Solar International - Mr. Wheatley has two decades of senior international management experience in technology systems integration, energy management, communications and Renewable Energy. Mr. Wheatley is a founding partner in the international consulting practice Crichton Hill LLC. Prior to founding Crichton Hill, Mr. Wheatley was CEO of iAxis FZ LLC, a Dubai based alternative energy and techno
logy systems integration company. From 2000 to 2007 Mr. Wheatley held a variety of senior management positions at San Diego based Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, fka Wireless Facilities with the last five years as President of ENS, the largest independent security and energy management systems integrator in the United States.. Mr. Wheatley sits on the boards of Admonsters, San Francisco CA and the Human Capital Group, Los Angeles, CA and was formerly a board member at DNI in Dallas, Texas.
Gary Steps- AIA LEED AP PMP PHC/ Founder - Butterfly Energy Works brings extensive experience in a broad range of systems and disciplines to every project in which he has been involved. He holds degrees in Physics and Applied Math, as well as a Masters Certificate in Project Management. He is member of the St. Louis Chapter U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and sits on the Technical Committee. He has been recognized for his innovative solutions in complex situations, specializing in all types of integration. Gary will explain the concepts that constitute zero-net energy in the built environment, lessons learned and best practices including a case study analysis.
Johan Alfsen - Director of Training - QuickMountPV has been in the solar industry since 2004 where he started as an installer in the San Francisco Bay Area. Currently the Director of Training for Quick Mount PV, Johan has been a keynote speaker, trainer, and author of numerous articles on the topic of roof penetrations and code compliance for residential solar installations. Spearheading the goal to connect the solar industry with the roofing industry he has trainer solar PV and thermal installers all over North America on the importance of following roofing codes with his NABCEP registered presentations. Johan holds a degree in Environmental Sustainability and Social Justice. Water intrusion from roof penetrations is a major concern in the solar industry. Quick Mount PV is the leading manufacturer of code compliant roof mounts and waterproof flashing. In this presentation Quick Mount PVʼs Johan Alfsen will discuss how to follow important roofing codes to maintain roof warranties, protect the roof, and reduce installer liability. Quick Mount PVʼs complete product line will be discussed in detail.
Terence Parker - Applications Engineer - SolarBridge Technologies. Mr. Parker will provide an overview of SolarBridge's innovative microinverter solution that makes rooftop solar more cost-efficient, reliable and easier to install than ever before. The SolarBridge Pantheon microinverter is installed on the back of each solar module, so that each module can perform its own power conversion. SolarBridge is the only company that delivers an integrated microinverter backed by a 25-year warranty and eliminates the need for a central inverter or multiple string inverters, which must be replaced at least once over the life of a solar installation. The SolarBridge AC Module System consists of three components: The SolarBridge PantheonTM microinverter, the SolarBridge Power Manager and the SolarBridge Power Portal.
Becoming a sponsor is an excellent way to connect to your target market, gain brand recognition and support the efforts of MOSEIA - a nonprofit association representing a diverse group of solar industry professionals and stakeholders. Membership categories include solar installers, distributors, manufacturers, nonprofit organizations, solar-specific financial organizations, real estate developers and property management companies with solar integrated projects, architects, engineering firms, governmental agencies, legal firms and energy audit professionals.
To request sponsorship information please contact: Heidi Schoen, MOSEIA Executive Director at 314-677-4076 or HeidiSchoen@moseia.org