The 2014 ACI New England Regional Home Performance Conference is a two-day event you cannot afford to miss! Join home performance and weatherization professionals from every sector in New England and learn more about:

n Essential technical information, with practical, real-world solutions you can apply in your daily work

n The tools you need to run a successful home performance contracting business, from staffing and training to marketing and sales

n Hot topics like healthy homes, financing, smart devices, the connection between solar energy and energy efficiency, and Clean Air Act Section 111(d)

n What’s coming next in the industry, how it will impact your work, and

what you can do to stay ahead of the curve

…and much more! If you’re interested in growing your business and competing in this market, you need to register for this event now.

New England Regional Home Performance ConferenceOctober 15-16, 2014 I Springfield, MA

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For more information on conference registration, visit www.affordablecomfort.org/newengland2014 or contact Robyn Hall at (800) 344-4866 ext. 206.

ACI (Affordable Comfort, Inc.)ACI is a division of the Home Performance Coalition that hosts the leading educational and networking events in the home performance and weatherization industry in partnership with nationally-renowned experts, offering the most comprehensive and innovative agenda. Learn More.

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FAQs / Conference Pricing / CEUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Exhibitor/Trade Show Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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7:30 AM – 9:00 AM

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

TRACK TITLES

Breakout 110:30 AM – Noon

Noon – 1:30 PM

Breakout 21:30 PM – 3:00 PM

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Breakout 33:30 PM – 5:00 PM

5:00 PM–6:30 PM

AGENDA I Wednesday, October 15

Welcome Remarks— Steve Cowell, Chairperson, Board of Directors, Home Performance Coalition; Brian T. Castelli, CEO & President, Home Performance Coalition; Nate Natale, Vice President of Operations, Home Performance Coalition; Elizabeth Cellucci, Director, Energy Efficiency, Columbia Gas of MassachusettsGeneral Session—Our Work Matters—Mike Rogers, President, OmStout Consulting

REgISTRATION, BREAkFAST, & TRAdE SHOW

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NETWORkINg RECEPTION AT THE TRAdE SHOW

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Essentials(ESSN)

HVAC(HVAC)

Techniques & Technologies(TECH)

Policy & Program(PROG)

Tool Time: What’s Driving New Technology

Rick Karg, Paul Morin, Bill Spohn, J West

Addressing High-Efficiency

Gas BoilersBruce Marshall

Investigative Analysis of Difficult Homes

Joe Kuonen

Evolving Energy Code: Moving from IECC 2009

to 2012 & BeyondCaitriona Cooke

House as a SystemDave Keefe

Duct Testing: Evaluation, Sealing,

Repair, & RetrofitJoe Kuonen

Wet Basement Encapsulation &

RemediationHenri Fennell

New England Multifamily Programs: Breaking

down BarriersEd Connelly, Neil Curtis,

Kathy Dorgan, Evan Seretan

HVAC 101Bill Spohn

Cold Climate Heat Pumps: Practical Applications

Adam Gifford, Nathan LeMay

Simplifying Deep Energy Retrofits

Brendan Kavanagh, Ken Neuhauser

Residential Solar PV: Shedding Sunlight on Home Performance

(Steve Cowell), Geoff Chapin, Janet Gail Besser, Evan Dube

Business Building Blocks(BUS)

Sales & Service Training for Energy

Efficiency ProfessionalsKevin Farrell

Seven Business Mistakes Your

Competitors MakeMike Rogers

Web Marketing 101: Making Your Website

PerformPeter Troast

Making Connections: Energy Efficient Healthy Homes,

Home Performance Contractors, & Green Realtors(Caroline Hazard), Craig Foley,Harrison Grubbs, Jane Lano,

Emily Levin, Marissa Westbrook, Alissa Whiteman

What’s Next(NEXT)

Is the HP Industry Focused on the Wrong

Consumer Drivers? Taking Health, Comfort,

& Contractors to the Next LevelLarry Zarker

Residential Financing Tools for New EnglandGreg Burns, Carl Fawcett,

Bracken Hendricks

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7:00 AM – 8:30 AM

TRACK TITLES

Breakout 48:30 AM – 10:00 AM

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Breakout 510:30 AM – Noon

Noon – 1:30 PM

Breakout 61:30 PM – 3:00 PM

REgISTRATION, BREAkFAST, & TRAdE SHOW

Who Should Attend?Contractors, weatherization crews, HVAC professionals, builders, remodelers, home energy raters, utilities, program administrators,

renewable energy professionals, and everyone interested in creating energy-efficient, healthy, sustainable homes.

AGENDA I Thursday, October 16 Agenda Subject to Change.

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LUNCH & NETWORkINg AT THE TRAdE SHOW

Essentials(ESSN)

IAQ Basics for Single & Multifamily

Rick Karg

Air Sealing: Techniques & Priorities

Dave Keefe

The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Building Science through

PicturesMike Schofield

HVAC(HVAC)

Selecting Ventilation Systems for

Existing HomesRobb Aldrich

New Gas Furnaces, Old Ducts, & Proper Sizing

Charlie McCracken

ASHRAE 62.2 for 2013: Real World

ImplicationsRick Karg

Techniques & Technologies(TECH)

Using Cellulose in Residential Retrofits &

Passive House Construction: Lessons Learned

Michael Goetinck, Bill Hulstrunk

Wood & Pellet Heating: Incentives, Regulations,

& InspectionsJohn Ackerly, John Jones

The Evolving Landscape of Residential Lighting

Brad Steele

Policy & Program(PROG)

Regional Roundup: What’s New in New England Programs

(Ely Jacobsohn), Craig Clark, Nancy Gamble,

Katelyn Mazuera

Translating the EPA Clean Air Act (111d) into a Vision

for Energy Efficiency Programs in New England

(Patricia Stanton), Seth Federspiel, Declan Keefe,

Rick Taglienti

Shared Success: Processes & Technology to Support Contractors & Meet Program Goals

Andy Bardwell, Ryan Moore

Business Building Blocks(BUS)

Running Your HP Business: Staffing

& Training(J West), John Heilbrunn, John Jones, Jason Todd,

TBD

Program & Contractor Roundtable

(Larry Zarker), Tony Barnes, Jane Lano, Don LaTourette,

Brian Loughlin, TBD

Advanced Marketing & Advertising for Home

Performance ProsMike Rogers, Peter Troast

The Smart Home: Smart Thermostats & Home

Performance(Kara Saul Rinaldi), Jeremiah Schmidt,

Donna Wells

What’s Next(NEXT)

Health & Indoor Air QualityEllen Tohn

A Discussion on Cost-Effectiveness

TestingKara Saul Rinaldi,

Pat Stanton

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Conference PricingFull Conference Registration through October 10 $375Full Conference Registration as of October 11 $475One-day Pass $300Exhibit Table $1,300

Venue InformationThe 2014 ACI New England Regional Home Performance will take place at:

MassMutual Center 1277 Main Street Springfield, MA 01103

Hotel InformationView the most up-to-date hotel availability information here.

Continuing Education UnitsACI is a continuing education service provider, and many sessions offer credits for advancing attendees’ professional careers through educational opportunities from allied organizations.

Visit the CEU information page of our website for the most up-to-date listing of CEU providers for this event.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

n Will I receive an ACI certificate of completion for attending this conference? You will receive an ACI certificate of completion if you attend a minimum of five sessions.

Please ensure that your conference badge is scanned at each session.

n How will I receive CEU credits for attending this conference? When you register for the conference, you will be prompted to indicate what types of

CEUs you are interested in receiving, as well as your accrediting body membership numbers. The bar code on your conference badge contains this information.

n How will I know which CEUs are offered for each session? CEUs for each session will be listed on ACI’s website prior to the conference and on the

Day-at-a-Glance, which will be distributed each morning at the event.

n Can I attend the exhibitor trade show? Yes, the trade show is part of the conference. You must have a conference badge to

enter the trade show area.

n Are meals included during the conference? Continental breakfast and lunch are included on both days of the conference.

Scholarship InformationThe ACI Memorial Scholarship Fund provides a limited number of scholarships for this event. Scholarship applications are being accepted through Friday, September 19. Learn more.

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Sustaining Partners

Thanks to Our Sponsors

Expand your reach through event sponsorship. Show your support of the home performance and weatherization industry while networking with event attendees, exhibitors, presenters, and colleagues. Sponsorships are customized to align with your specific goals, ensuring that your needs are met and your marketing message reaches your target audience.

Learn more about sponsorship opportunities now. Contact ACI Director of Business Development Jim Browne at (412) 424-0094 or email jbrowne@homeperformance.org with any questions.

Panasonic

Media Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Columbia Gas of Massachusetts

Promotional Partners

Environmental Business Council of New England Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Western Massachusetts

NECEC NESEA

Gold SponsorsHost Sponsor

Welcome Reception Sponsor

RISE Engineering

Wednesday Lunch Sponsor

Next Step Living

Silver Sponsor

EnergySavvy

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grow your business by exhibiting.

Explore opportunities for business development by exhibiting at the trade show! When you exhibit, you’ll have the chance to:

n Connect face-to-face with potential clients and learn about their needs firsthand. Then the follow-up phone call is easy—because it’s personal!

n Talk with colleagues about what’s hot in the industry, and what’s not. Learn from your peers and discover new ways to market your products and services.

n Network with professionals with buying power from every sector of the industry—including contractors, service providers, utilities, manufacturers, program managers, and more.

Hurry! Tabletop space is selling fast.

Trade Show Hours*

Tuesday, October 141:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Set-up

Wednesday, October 157:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Noon–1:30 p.m.

3:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Networking Reception at Trade Show

Thursday, October 167:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Noon–1:30 p.m

1:30 p.m. Trade Show breakdown begins

*Subject to change.

Learn more about exhibiting opportunities now. Contact ACI Director of Trade Shows Chris Docchio at (412) 424-0046 or email cdocchio@homeperformance.org with any questions.