CalBEM 2024 Agenda & Details
CalBEM 2024 is an in-person event. Only the Working Group breakout sessions may be attended remotely.
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided throughout the event.
Day 1: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
All times are Pacific.
| 7:30am | Registration and Breakfast |
| 8:15am | Introductions and Opening Remarks |
| 8:30am | Keynote: The Role of BEM in Decarbonizing the U.S. Buildings Sector Eric Wilson Strategic Advisor, U.S. Department of Energy (on detail from NREL) Eric Wilson will provide the CalBEM 2024 keynote address, presenting on the recently published National Blueprint for Decarbonizing the Buildings Sector by 2050. As a building energy modeler by training, he will speak to the role that modelers play in achieving this ambitious vision to aggressively reducing building greenhouse gas emissions while delivering equity, affordability, and resilience benefits to communities. |
| 9:30am | Pre-Panel Presentation: Asset vs. Operational Ratings Michael Sawford, A2 Efficiency |
| 9:45am | Panel + Q&A: The Intersection of Home Energy Labels and Energy Modeling Moderator: Maddie Koewler, NASEO Panelists: Emily Alvarez, StopWaste Noel Merket, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Neal Kruis, Big Ladder Software (Representing RESNET) Mudit Saxena, Xero Home |
| 10:45am | Break |
| 11:00am | Working Group Breakout Session #1 Three breakout sessions are run in parallel, led by the Working Group Co-Chairs. These sessions are interactive discussions, please be ready to engage via video/audio if attending remotely. |
| 12:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:15pm | Power Talks 5 minute “lightning” presentations Training the Future Workforce of BEM Professionals Kyle Konis, University of Southern California Mutual Support of Building Energy Modeling and CalNEXT Projects Rezvan Mohammadiziazi, Energy Solutions Compliance Software Update: IESVE-2024 Liam Buckley, IES Ltd. Why Should We Care About Existing Buildings? Jared Landsman, E3 The Future of BEM Reporting Greg Collins, Zero Envy CBECC: Winter 24/25 Updates RJ Wichert, CEC |
| 2:00pm | Panel + Q&A: Energy Modeling for Building Performance: BEM meets BPS Moderator: Nick Allen-Sandoz, A2 Efficiency Panelists: Gabriel Taylor, California Energy Commission Laurel Schandelmier, Glumac Sam Mason, Code Green Solutions Michael Tillou, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory |
| 3:00pm | Break |
| 3:15pm | Working Group Session #2 Three breakout sessions are run in parallel, led by the Working Group Co-Chairs. These sessions are interactive discussions, please be ready to engage via video/audio if attending remotely. |
| 5:00pm | Reception & Closing Remarks Grab a beverage and enjoy connecting! Please note mocktails will be provided. There will also a cash+card bar available. |
| 6:30pm | Attendees Disperse for Organized Dinners* (optional) Sign up for a meal at a local Sacramento restaurant and continue discussing all things modeling! *Please note that dinner sign-ups are intended to encourage attendee socialization, but the meal cost is not covered by SCE hosts. |
Day 2: Thursday, November 21, 2024
All times are Pacific.
| 7:30am | Breakfast |
| 8:15am | Welcome and Recap of Day 1 Progress and Goals for Day 2 |
| 8:20 am | Plenary Dr. Amir Roth Technology Manager, Building Energy Modeling and Control Platforms, U.S. Department of Energy Dr. Amir Roth will provide a plenary address exploring the benefits and challenges of introducing consensus (interoperability) standards to building energy modeling, and briefly discuss what future standards may be helpful to the industry. |
| 9:05am | Special Topic Presentation: 2025 Standards Update and Restructure Payam Bozorgchami, California Energy Commission Sally Blair, NORESCO Payam from the CEC will present an overview of updates for the recently adopted 2025 Standards and a summary of how to get involved in the 2028 Standards stakeholder process. Payam and Sally from NORESCO will then discuss the 2025 Restructured Standards, which will be released early next year and will reflect the 2025 adopted Standards language with new organization, numbering and other features requested by users. |
| 10:00am | Break |
| 10:15am | Working Group Breakout Session #3 Three breakout sessions are run in parallel, led by the Working Group Co-Chairs. These sessions are interactive discussions, please be ready to engage via video/audio if attending remotely. |
| 12:00pm | Lunch |
| 12:45pm | Power Talks 5 minute “lightning” presentations Adapting to Climate Change: New Weather Files for a Warming California Nathan Oliver, Big Ladder Software CBECC Software Project Management Enhancements Rob Guglielmetti, NORESCO Demystifying Heat Pump Performance Data Neal Kruis, Big Ladder Software |
| 1:00pm | Present the Award of Recognition & the Foundational Step Forward Award |
| 1:30pm | Panel + Q&A: Advancing BEM Certifications: Overcoming Barriers in California and Nationwide Moderator: Dave Intner, Southern California Edison Panelists: Gina Rodda, Gabel Energy Sally Blair, NORESCO Dimitri Contoyannis, Model Efficiency |
| 2:30pm | Break |
| 2:45pm | Updated Working Group Action Plans: Presentation and Q&A Working Group Co-Chairs will present plans for 2025 and solicit feedback |
| 3:45pm | Closing Remarks |
| 4:00pm | Adjourn |
CalBEM Key Logistics
Arrival & Departure
- CalBEM starts bright and early at 8am on Wednesday 11/20, arrive the night before to be ready to join the conversation.
- CalBEM ends at 4pm on Thursday 11/21.
Where to Stay?
- Book a room at the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel with our discount code link
- There are many hotels in Downtown Sacramento within a 15 minute walk from the Kimpton Sawyer.
- Hyatt Centric (0.1 miles)
- Citizen Hotel (0.2 miles)
- The Holiday Inn (0.2 miles)
- Sheraton Grand (0.4 miles)
- Embassy Suites (0.7 miles)
How to Get to the Kimpton Sawyer
- By Train: Take Amtrak to the Sacramento Valley Station. Exit and walk ~5min to the Kimpton Hotel (walking directions linked here).
- By Plane: The Sacramento Airport (SMF) is just 11 miles from the Kimpton Sawyer (a 20 minute drive without traffic). Quickest option from the airport is a taxi or rideshare. Buses also run every 20 to 40 minutes from Terminal A. You will take the 42A, get off at the Golden 1 Center stop, and walk a block to the Kimpton Sawyer.
- By Car: From 1-5, take the “J” Street Exit (Exit 519B) and the hotel is at the corner of “J” Street and 5th Street.
Parking
- Please note that parking is not covered by our hosts. Valet parking is available at the Kimpton Sawyer for $15 per day (the overnight is only available to hotel guests, and is $40 plus tax, and oversized vehicles are $42 plus tax). Other options include:
- Street parking nearby: Link to Interactive City Map.
- Parking garages nearby: Link to map
- Downtown Commons Central Parking
- Downtown Plaza – East Garage
Additional questions? Email info@calbem.org