Ann Arbor / Washtenaw 2030 District Annual Summit

Join us to celebrate our work together at our 3rd Annual Summit! **

Agenda

• 3:30-5:45 Workshops (2 Sessions 3:30-4:30, and 4:45-5:45)
• 5:45 Networking, Beverages and Blower Door Test Demonstration*
• 6:15 Dinner highlighting our Sustainable Food Service Business members
• 6:30 The Learning Resource Center’s Journey to Carbon Neutrality
• 7:00 Washtenaw 2030 District 2024 YE Report Stats and Recognition Program

Summit Workshops

3:30-4:30 Sessions

• Resilient Washtenaw Workshop for Municipalities—capacity 40

Washtenaw County will present their current plans for achieving their 2030 carbon neutrality goal in county operations and lead a discussion on what other municipalities are planning, the barriers being encountered, and resources needed.

• House of Worship Convening—capacity 40
  

Join 2030 District Green Team members in a facilitated convening to share strategies, leverage resources and discuss ongoing collaborations. This is a follow-up to the March 20th session hosted by Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and Innovation

• Renewable Energy Deployment and Resources—capacity 40
  

Key to meeting our community decarbonization goals is the deployment of renewable energy, either on or off site. This session is a primer covering local onsite PV system and battery storage options, including Ann Arbor’s Sustainable Energy Utility, geo-exchange solutions and utility green power programs. Continue discussing your project at the 5:45 networking session.

• Benchmarking Review and Decarbonization Planning Appointment (20-minute appointments starting at 3:30-5:30 (ending at 5:50)

Consult with a 2030 District energy auditor to review your benchmarking reports and discuss actionable steps to improve energy and water use efficiency and continue to decarbonize your facility or portfolio.

• Benchmarking Jam—capacity 8

New to benchmarking or want to become better versed in Energy Star Portfolio Manager 2030? District staff will be in the computer lab to assist you at any level and answer questions. Bring your laptop or log in to ESPM from one of the computers provided.

4:45-5:45 Sessions

• Complying with Ann Arbor’s Green Rental Housing Ordinance

The City of Ann Arbor and the 2030 District team up to provide rental housing owners and managers with an understanding of the ordinance as well as strategies and resources for compliance. Following this workshop there will be a blower door test demonstration.

• All electric HVAC options and controls for commercial buildings
  

2030 District Engineering Consultants will present and compare the major equipment options for roof top heat pump and VRF system solutions and discuss the range of control options for new and existing buildings. Continue discussing your project at the networking session immediately following the workshop.

• Funding your Decarbonization Journey

A panel presentation and discussion of funding resources including utility programs, 2030 District grants, Federal and State programs, Michigan Saves and Pace Financing. Continue discussing your project at the networking session immediately following the workshop.

• Benchmarking Jam—capacity 8
  

New to benchmarking or want to become better versed in Energy Star Portfolio Manager 2030? District staff will be in the computer lab to assist you at any level and answer questions. Bring your laptop or log in to ESPM from one of the computers provided.

* Blower Door Test Demonstration – A blower door test measures a building’s air tightness, helping identify and quantify air leakage, which can impact energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and comfort. By creating a pressure difference, the test reveals where air is entering or leaving the building, allowing for targeted air sealing and improvements.

** Summit Sponsorship Opportunity: ($500 or $250) Sponsors will be recognized at each workshop and in the program. Tabling opportunity for $500 sponsors.