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Greg Zimmerman Executive Editor T: 414-228-7701 ext. 531 Trade Press Media Group, Inc. |
| High-Performance Buildings + Workplaces Conference Announces NEW Mission Critical Sessions | |
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Added sessions include: • Mission-Critical Retrofits in High Threat Environments • Direct Current Battery technologies in Mission Critical and Commercial Buildings • Commissioning to Ensure Performance in Data Centers and Mission Critical Buildings March 21, 2017 — Milwaukee — The 3rd annual High-Performance Buildings and Workplaces Conference and Expo (HPB+W) is an educational resource for smart, sustainable and healthy facilities. Featuring sessions addressing big data, IOT, standards and codes, energy retrofits and financing, and an expo focused on lighting, automation, exteriors, enclosures, HPB+W will unveil trends and best practices to optimize building performance. HPB+W will take place on May 16-18, in Arlington, TX. The event will be held at the Arlington Convention Center, in the heart of the Entertainment District. A hotel discount has been established at the Sheraton Arlington for HPB+W attendees. Educational Tracks: Energy, Sustainability and Technology Funding High Performance Health, Wellness and IAQ Mission Critical Focus Smart Strategies: IOT, Data and Automation The Conference Includes More Than 35 Educational Sessions, Among Them: Finding the money: Leveraging new financing tools for energy efficiency and renewable energy There is never enough money to pay for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. As energy efficiency and renewable energy projects are getting more attractive, a number of new financing tools have hit the market. These programs will allow most building owners to make energy efficiency and renewable energy investments that reduce operating expenses and are cash-positive from day one. This session gives you practical advice about where to start looking for energy efficiency and renewable energy financing, and how to look out for pitfalls when choosing the right strategy to pay for your project. Direct Current Energy Systems: The Buildings of the Future are Here Direct current (DC) microgrid technology is redefining how energy is generated and consumed proving to be more attractive and innovative for commercial building owners than existing state of the art technologies. The DC microgrid removes power conversion devices to lower the cost of solar PV and energy storage ownership, improves building load efficiencies, and provides reliability and resiliency to these facilities. The DC microgrid approach promotes the penetration of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies to better serve emission reduction and zero net energy goals. Attendees will gain an understanding of DC microgrids and its applicability to their facilities. Building Performance Strategies Sustainable building performance strategies consist of six fundamental components; site, energy, water, materials, indoor air quality, and maintenance. Optimizing the site takes into consideration the location, orientation, landscaping, impact on neighborhood and local ecosystems, transportation, parking, and physical security. Optimizing energy use will minimize dependence on fossil fuels by maximizing energy efficiency, and incorporating renewable energy technologies into the final design. Architects, builders and owners need to consider the concept of net zero energy buildings on every project. For the complete list of HPB+W educational sessions, visit nfmt.com/highperformance. In addition to conference sessions, HPB+W will feature numerous networking opportunities, lunch, an opening night poster presentation & reception and an expo hall dealing in smart, sustainable and high-performance products and services. HPB+W is free to attendees. For more information on High-Performance Buildings + Workplaces, contact Greg Zimmerman, Executive Editor 414-228-7701| x531 or greg.zimmerman@tradepress.com. For information on exhibiting contact Laurie Vega, Live Events Sales Manager, 414-228-7701 Ext. 482 or laurie.vega@tradepress.com About Trade Press Media Group High-Performance Buildings and Workplaces is brought to the market by Trade Press Media group, Inc. and ROC Exhibitions. Trade Press Media Group is a media company serving the facilities, commercial cleaning and railroad industries. Trade Press Media Group co-owns the NFMT (National Facilities Management and Technology) family of shows, NFMT Insider and the Critical Facilities Summit. The firm also publishes Building Operating Management and Facility Maintenance Decisions magazines and owns FacilitiesNet, the premier website for building owners and facilities managers and Healthcare Facilities Today, an online resource providing information and insight for the healthcare facility team. More than 150,000 facility professionals rely on these information products to help them manage and operate their buildings at peak efficiency. About ROC Exhibitions, Inc. ROC Exhibitions, Inc., co-owner of the NFMT (National Facilities Management and Technology) family of shows, NFMT Insider and the Critical Facilities Summit, is a leading event management company headquartered in Lisle, IL. The firm owns and manages a number of industry-leading events including the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Conference & Expo, Fire Mexico, DRI International and the Midwest Security & Police Conference/Expo. |