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REGISTER NOW at www.affordablecomfort.org/national2014 1 ACI (Affordable Comfort, Inc.) ACI hosts the leading educational and networking events in the home performance industry in partnership with nationally-renowned experts, offering the most comprehensive and innovative agenda. Learn More. For more information on conference registration, visit www.affordablecomfort.org/national2014 or contact Robyn Hall at 800-344-4866 ext. 206. Table of Contents Click on the page you wish to view. Daily Highlights/Tuesday Workshops .......... 2 Tuesday Conference Agenda ................. 3 Wednesday Conference Agenda .............. 5 Thursday Conference Agenda ................ 7 Conference Pricing/Hotel/CEUs ............... 9 Sponsors ................................ 10 Exhibit/Trade Show Information/FAQs......... 11 How will the home performance industry play a role in creating a better America? By employing a well-educated, highly-trained workforce. ACI convenes home performance experts from every sector to present the most comprehensive, dynamic educational agenda in the industry. Our sessions explore core competencies and essential building science, sales, marketing, and business management, cutting-edge topics like emerging technologies, and beyond. Join us for an unparalleled educational experi- ence, earn CEUs, and harness your knowledge to better serve your clients. ELECTRONIC BROCHURE: Links to related websites are embedded in this brochure. View on a computer connected to the Internet. By collaborating. Networking opportunities are critical to the growth of our businesses, our industry, and our economy as a whole. ACI presents nonstop networking opportunities forhome performance professionals from all sectors, bringing contractors, remodelers, weatherization crews, utilities, manufacturers, HVAC professionals, community programs, and everyone invested in residential energy efficiency together under one roof. By demonstrating our commitment to building strong, healthy communities. Home performance professionals are experts at examining challenges and presenting solutions for the best possible outcomes for health, comfort, and sustainability. We come together in Detroit on a national level for critical discussions about how our industry can engage everyone–from homeowners to policymakers–in the pursuit of residential energy efficiency in every community and how to promote our industry as a vital resource for green job growth and environmental stewardship.

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RegisteR now at www.affordablecomfort.org/national2014 1

ACi (Affordable Comfort, Inc.)ACI hosts the leading educational and networking events

in the home performance industry in partnership with

nationally-renowned experts, offering the most comprehensive

and innovative agenda. Learn More.

For more information on conference registration, visit www.affordablecomfort.org/national2014 or contact Robyn Hall at 800-344-4866 ext. 206.

table of Contents – Click on the page you wish to view.

Daily Highlights/Tuesday Workshops . . . . . . . . . . 2

Tuesday Conference Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Wednesday Conference Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Thursday Conference Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Conference Pricing/Hotel/CEUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Exhibit/Trade Show Information/FAQs . . . . . . . . . 11

How will the home performance industry play a role in creating a better America?

By employing a well-educated, highly-trained workforce. ACI convenes home performance experts from every sector to present the most comprehensive, dynamic educational agenda in the industry. Our sessions explore core competencies and essential building science, sales, marketing, and business management, cutting-edge topics like emerging technologies, and beyond. Join us for an unparalleled educational experi-ence, earn CEUs, and harness your knowledge to better serve your clients.

ELECTRONIC BROCHURE: Links to related websites are embedded in this brochure. View on a computer connected to the Internet.

By collaborating.Networking opportunities are critical to the growth of our businesses, our industry, and our economy as a whole. ACI presents nonstop networking opportunities forhome performance professionals from all sectors, bringing contractors, remodelers, weatherization crews, utilities, manufacturers, HVAC professionals, community programs, and everyone invested in residential energy efficiency together under one roof.

By demonstrating our commitment to building strong, healthy communities. Home performance professionals are experts at examining challenges and presenting solutions for the best possible outcomes for health, comfort, and sustainability. We come together in Detroit on a national level for critical discussions about how our industry can engage everyone–from homeowners to policymakers–in the pursuit of residential energy efficiency in every community and how to promote our industry as a vital resource for green job growth and environmental stewardship.

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WorkshopsTUESDAY • April 29, 2014

n Building Permanent Sustainability in Your Home Performance Company Denny Duchene

n Creating a Successful Business through a Quality System John Tooley

Full Day Workshops • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

n The State of Hot Water in 2014 Craig Selover, Gerald van Decker

n The 2014 Ventilation Extravaganza Rick Karg, Paul Francisco n Advanced Air-Sealing Protocol: Transition from Air Leakage to Air Ventilation Kelvin Keraga, Dale Sherman, Andy Stone

n How to Become Smarter Than Air Joe Kuonen, Bruce Manclark, Bill Spohn

n Manufactured Housing & Mobile Homes Bob Pfeiffer, Peter Schneider

n IR: Best Practices & Limitations Stan Harbuck

n Multifamily Blower Door Testing Jonathan Bluey, Anthony Cox, Joe Medosch, Paul Morin

n Spray Foam Applications & Specifications Henri Fennell

n Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen: Home Performance Programs in their Teenage Years Nate Adams, Amy Beley, Jonathan Cohen, Coby Rudolph, TBD

n Speed Dating Educational Training Tools Allison Bailes, Kelly Cutchin, Jim Harmon, Amanda Hatherly, Phil Hull, Nate Price, Peter Troast, J West

n Residential Retrofit Sales Booster Mike Rogers

n INSIDE TRACK: Appraising an Existing Energy Efficient Home Sandra Adomatis

Morning Workshops • 8:00 AM – NoonDaily Highlights

Tuesday, April 29• Workshops*

• ConferenceSessions

• TradeShowOpens

• WelcomeReceptionattheTradeShow

• EveningSessions

Wednesday, April 30• GeneralSessionwithKeynoteSpeaker Van Jones

• ConferenceSessions,cont’d.

• TradeShow,cont’d.

• NetworkingReceptionattheTradeShow

• EveningSessions

Thursday, May 1• ConferenceSessions,cont’d.

• TradeShow,cont’d.

• ClosingCelebrationattheTradeShow

*Workshops are included in the cost of full conference registration.

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TRACK BREAKOUT 23:30 - 5:00 PM

BREAKOUT 11:30 - 3:00 PM

Understanding Thermal Comfort Linda Wigington, TBD

Home Performance from the (under) Ground Up

Jason Todd

Simple Mechanical & Shell Retrofits That = 75% Monitored Savings

John Proctor

How Standard 62.2-2013 Works Paul Francisco, Rick Karg

Identifying & Correcting Forced Air System Problems

Tom Downey

Investigative Analysis of Difficult Homes Joe Kuonen, Joe Medosch

Airflow & Ductwork: The 800 Pound Gorilla in the Room

Brad Bartholomew, Don Hull

Beyond the Box: HVAC to Home Performance Mike Rogers

The 10 Rules for Effectively Communicating the Power of Home Performance

Sam Rashkin

House as a System Anthony Cox

Foam vs. Fiber, Air Sealing Benefit of Foam in Single Family Residential New Construction

Gary Parsons

Small Diameter High Velocity Systems: Myths & Misunderstandings

Matthew Shaffer

IAQ in Tight HomesBrennan Less, Iain Walker

PHIUS Case Studies: Ultra Low-Load Homes, Humid Climates, & Latent Loads

Lisa White

Diagnostic Tools Do Not a Diagnostic Audit Make

Joe Medosch, J West

Energy Modeling on Trial Michael Blasnik, Dave Roberts

The Contractor Experience: Adding a Business Line

Amanda Godward, Michelle Knaszak, Hal Smith

Lead Generation & Internet Marketing for Home Performance Pros

Peter Troast

Fundamentals

Building Envelope

Tales from the Field

Indoor Air Quality & Ventilation

Mechanical Systems

Predicting Energy Use

Diagnostics & Tools

Business Operations

Sealing the Deal

( ) Indicates moderator

Conference AgendaTUESDAY • April 29, 2014

Agenda as of 4/24/14. For the most recent listing, click here.

ACI sought both session proposals

and session topic ideas from industry

professionals, engaging more people in

our agenda-building process than ever

before. ACI extends sincere thanks to

everyone who contributed—we’ll see

you in Detroit!

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TRACK BREAKOUT 23:30 - 5:00 PM

BREAKOUT 11:30 - 3:00 PM

Creating a Better America

Moving Home Performance Forward

Going Deep

Continuous Program Improvement

Program Design

Driving Program Success

Training, Standards, & Credentialing

Mobile Lab

( ) Indicates moderator

Conference AgendaTUESDAY • April 29, 2014 – cont.

Can Health Messages Sell Home Performance?

Kevin Kennedy, Troy Tanner, Jonathan Wilson

The Emergence of a Smart Home: Integrating Smart Grid Technologies

(Kara Saul Rinaldi), John Bosse, Dan Kartzman, Matt Plante

Two Paths Diverge: Aspirational Carbon Goals vs. Operational Realities

(Elizabeth Chant), Adam Buick, Richard Faesy, Linda Wigington

The Goldilocks Syndrome: Retrofitting Small Multifamily Housing

(Abigail Corso), Jenifer Becker, Kenley Farmer, Casey Murphy, Jacqueline Wiese

Innovation in Reaching Low Income Customers: Interactive Discussion

Sean Bleything

Successful Community Engagement Strategies Pamela Brookstein, Paul Markowitz, Seth Portner

Using the SWS in the Field(Kelly Cutchin), Chris Baker, Amanda Hatherly,

Josh Olsen, Steve Lommele

BPI Combustion Testing Skills for Auditors, Installers, & Crew Chiefs

Larry Armanda, A. Tamasin Sterner

Carbon Regulation & Home Performance: Understanding the Business Benefits of

Policies to Reduce Emissions Steve Cowell, Kara Saul Rinaldi, David Terry

Rolling Out HPwES v1.5: Consistency & Clarity

Jason Bogovich, Caroline Hazard, Ely Jacobsohn

Diving Deeper Peter Hubbe, Jason Lear, David Ruggiero,

Dan Wildenhaus

Making the Grade: How Contractor Scoring Raises the Bar

Martin Berry, Brian Dimisko, Frank Nitti, Jeff Starkey, Andrea White

Fitting in: How Rehabs & Renovations Found their Place in Energy Efficiency Programs

Caitriona Cooke

What Can Better Data Do for Me? Dale Hoffmeyer, Dave Roberts

Setting the Standard: What Training Organizations Need to Know

(Laure-Jeanne Davignon), Steve Baden, Wes Davis, Larry Zarker

BPI Combustion Testing Skills for HVAC Technicians

Larry Armanda, A. Tamasin Sterner

wednesday Morning KeyNote SPeAKer

Van JonesACI is proud to present Van Jones—

co-host of CNN’s Crossfire and author

of the New York Times best seller The Green Collar Economy —as the keynote

speaker at this year’s event. Join us

Wednesday morning as he shares his

vision for green job growth.

Agenda as of 4/24/14. For the most recent listing, click here.

we will also offer eVening sessions. Click here to learn more.

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Conference AgendaWEDNESDAY • April 30, 2014

Fundamentals

Building Envelope

Tales from the Field

Indoor Air Quality & Ventilation

Mechanical Systems

Predicting Energy Use

Diagnostics & Tools

Business Operations

Sealing the Deal

BREAKOUT 41:30 - 3:00 PMTRACK BREAKOUT 3

10:30 AM - Noon

Combustion 101 Bill Spohn

Radical Roof Systems for High Performance Henri Fennell, TBD

Cold-Climate Ductless Heat Pumps: Measured & Projected Kyle Archie, Bruce Harley

Tackling Combustion Safety in Multifamily Buildings

Andy Brooks, Amy Dryden

NASCAR Ducts Joe Kuonen, Bruce Manclark

Assessing Savings Claims Using Simple Physics Michael Blasnik

Multifamily Testing: By Unit or Building Michael Hackney, Jamie McKenzie

High Road Standards & High Quality Work: Recruiting, Training & Retaining Quality Employees

Kelly Haines, Chad Ruhoff, Marshall Runkel, John Tooley

Helping Homeowners Understand Home Performance

Drew Cameron

BREAKOUT 53:30 - 5:00 PM

Indoor Air Quality 101 Rick Karg

Retrofit Insulation Strategies Bob Pfeiffer

Assessing 115+ Deep Energy Retrofits Across the U.S.

Brennan Less, Iain Walker

Temperature Based Ventilation Controls Paul Francisco, Mike Lubliner

Variable Speed/Adjustable Speed Motor Applications in Multifamily Buildings

Andy Brooks, Nick Dirr

Integrated vs. Independent Energy Auditors Ryan Clemmer, Seth Kolodziejski, Jason Lear,

Dan Wildenhaus, Gary Wood

House of HorrorsJoe Kuonen

Trials & Tribulations of Home Performance Contracting

Amy Beley, Amanda Godward, TBD

Primary Calls to Action that Drive Uptake in Home Performance

Denny Duchene

Pressure Diagnostics 101 Anthony Cox

Air-Sealing Priorites & Techniques David Keefe

Infiltration Results in Multifamily High-rise Apartment Units David Ruggiero, Mike Schofield

Radon: What’s Lurking below My House? Dick Kornbluth

Ductless Mini-Split Heating & Cooling: Efficiency & Applications Ben Larson, Linda Wigington

Building a Fit: Expanded Opportunities for Raters in Existing and New Homes

Laureen Blissard, Emelie Cuppernell, Ethan MacCormick

Air Flow Testing: Tools & Operation Bill Spohn

How to Become a Customer Service Superstar Robert Busby, Larry Earegood, Arin Hoptman

Listening Your Way to Yes Jay Gentry

( ) Indicates moderator

8:30 - 10:00 AM general session & Keynote speaker

Agenda as of 4/24/14. For the most recent listing, click here.

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Conference AgendaWEDNESDAY • April 30, 2014 – cont.

Creating a Better America

Moving Home Performance Forward

Valuing Energy Efficiency

Continuous Program Improvement

Program Design

Driving Program Sucess

Training, Standards, & Credentialing

Mobile Lab

BREAKOUT 41:30 - 3:00 PMTRACK BREAKOUT 3

10:30 AM - NoonBREAKOUT 5

3:30 - 5:00 PM

Transformative Legislation for the Home Performance Industry

Damian Hodkinson, Kara Saul Rinaldi, Greg Thomas

Smart Thermostats: Game-Changing Technology for Efficiency Program Design? Andy Baynes, Scott Pigg, David Weitz

Making Scores Count Joan Glickman, Lee Ann Head, Jerry Ryan,

Anne-Marie Peracchio, Erez Yoeli

Performance Metrics for Weatherization Yvette Belfort, Jackie Berger, David Carroll

Strategies for Improving Efficiency in Delivering Efficiency: Lightning Round

Cynthia Adams, Adam Buick, Larry Earegood, Gavin Hastings, Bob Knight, Emily Salzberg, John Schott

Let’s Get it On: Making it Work for Contractors & Programs

(Chandler von Schrader), Janja Lupse, Ethan MacCormick, Matt Stern

New Industry Standards & Credentials: Growing Markets & Expanding Career Paths

Tiger Adolf, Robin LeBaron

No Mobile Lab This Breakout

( ) Indicates moderator

A State-by-State Profile of American Homes in the Energy Efficiency Market

Graham Brown, Mark Ghazal, Marshall Johnson, Anne-Marie Peracchio

Overview of Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Results

Ely Jacobsohn, Gannate Khowailed, Courtney Moriarta

Show Them the Money: How Home Performance is Solving Real Estate Problems & Bridging Industries

Cynthia Adams, Pamela Brookstein, Brindley Byrd, Gavin Hastings, David Heslam, Robin LeBaron, Bruce Mast

Using Field Data for Program Success Will Baker, Scott Broten, Denise Parker, Scott Yee

Best Practices in Low-Income Programming Jackie Berger, Elizabeth Chant

Driving Demand for Energy Efficiency – Strategies (th)at Work

Warren Adams-Leavitt, Keith Canfield, George Clark, Mary Templeton

Credentialing: A Lightning Session (Paul Francisco), Steve Baden, Laure-Jeanne Davignon,

Wes Davis, Larry Zarker

BPI Combustion Testing Skills for Remodelers & Retrofitters

Larry Armanda, A. Tamasin Sterner

Creating a Better Michigan: A View from Energy Efficiency Contractors

(Brindley Byrd), Brad Bartholomew, George Clark, Amanda Godward, Todd O’Grady

Strategies for Reforming Cost-Effectiveness: Testing the Test & the Layer Cake of Benefits

Robin LeBaron, Marty Kushler, Janine Migden-Ostrander

Evidence that Energy Efficient Homes Pose Less of a Mortgage Risk Steve Baden, Robert Sahadi

Measuring Home Performance: Performance Metrics Roundtable

(Ely Jacobsohn), Michael Blasnik, Andy Frank, Gavin Hastings

Credentialed Contractors – Bringing HVAC QI to New & Existing Homes

Ben Bunker, Casey Murphy, Chandler von Schrader

Customer-Program Engagement Best Practices Panel

Eli Allen, Jonathan Cohen, Denny Duchene, Christine Geltz

Prescriptions for Performance: The Many Path(s) to Healthy Homes

(Keith Canfield), Kevin Kennedy, Ruth Ann Norton, Larry Zarker

BPI Combustion Testing Skills for Sales Staff, Managers, & Office Staff

Larry Armanda, A. Tamasin Sterner

Agenda as of 4/24/14. For the most recent listing, click here.

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Conference AgendaTHURSDAY • May 1, 2014

TRACK BREAKOUT 710:30 AM - Noon

BREAKOUT 68:30 - 10:00 AM

Moisture 101 David Keefe

Best Practices in Foam Plastic Installations Henri Fennell

Lessons Learned from the Next Step in Low Load Homes

Dan Wildenhaus

The Great Ventilation Standard Debate (Allison Bailes) (Duncan Prahl), Paul Francisco, Rick Karg,

Joe Lstiburek, Mike Lubliner, Don Stevens, Iain Walker

Heat Pump Water Heaters Are Ready for Prime Time

Jill Reynolds, Aaron Winer

Comprehensive vs. Clipboard Audits: The Final Round

(Chandler von Schrader), Cynthia Adams, Scott Donelson, Sam Flanery, Dan Kartzman, Eric Kjelshus

WiFi Gauges for Smarter & Faster Verification Joe Medosch, J West

Worst Practices: How to Go Out of Business Damian Hodkinson, Dan Thomsen, Peter Van Buren

Using Technology & Innovation to Drive

Customer Engagement Matt Ewalt, Jason Karwoski, Kurt Ruecke

Heat Transfer 101 Rick Karg

Super Insulation Wall Details: Practical Considerations & Costs

Kevin Brennan, Adam Romano

Building America’s Top Innovations Sam Rashkin, Eric Werling

Low-Cost IAQ SolutionsTBD

The Basics of HVAC Design, Quality Installation, & Verification

Ben Bunker, Wes Davis, Casey Murphy, Chandler von Schrader

TDOE’s Home Energy Score: Predicting Energy Use & Driving Energy Efficiency Improvements

Glenn Dickey, Joan Glickman, Noel Merket

Case Studies: Diagnostics & Work-Scope Adjustments

Dale Sherman, Andy Stone

Quality Management as a Profit Center: How to Make it Work for Your Business

Skye Dunning, Dick Kornbluth

Precision Targeting: Customers Searching for Comfort

Russ Eisenberg

Fundamentals

Building Envelope

Tales from the Field

Indoor Air Quality & Ventilation

Mechanical Systems

Predicting Energy Use

Diagnostics & Tools

Business Operations

Sealing the Deal

( ) Indicates moderator

Creating a Better America…through Service

ACI is seeking in-kind donations of

ENERGY STAR appliances, building

materials, and equipment as well as

cash contributions for Detroit-based

organizations that are working to

revitalize the community. Learn more!

Agenda as of 4/24/14. For the most recent listing, click here.

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Conference AgendaTHURSDAY • May 1, 2014 – cont.

TRACK BREAKOUT 710:30 AM - Noon

BREAKOUT 68:30 - 10:00 AM

Want to Get Americans Engaged in Energy Efficiency? It Takes Five Things.

Suzanne Shelton

Integrating Energy Upgrades, Home Improvements, & Enhanced ResilienceRyan Clemmer, Tim Miller, Linda Wigington

Using Certificates to Document the Value of Home Performance

Will Baker, Terry Freeman, Caroline Hazard, Cortney Krauss

Program Experiences: Lessons Learned from the Better Buildings Neighborhood Program

Pamela Brookstein, Danielle Sass Byrnett, Dana Fischer, David Hatchimonji

A Case Study in Alternative Residential Program Design: Can Rebates Be Replaced?

Denny Duchene

On Bill & PACE FinancingTBD

How To Stay Afloat in a Sea of Change: Cutting Edge Training Techniques

Chris Baker, Jim Harmon, Amanda Hatherly, Adam Romano, Brad Turner

BPI Combustion Testing Skills for Auditors, Installers, & Crew Chiefs

Larry Armanda, A. Tamasin Sterner

The Changing Landscape of Low-Income Weatherization

Madiana Mustapha, Bob Scott

Better, Faster, Smoother: Using HPXML & Data Standards to Make Your Program Sing

Andy Bardwell, Julie Caracino, Gavin Hastings, Robin LeBaron, Ethan MacCormick, Bruce Mast, Kevin Woley, TBD

Seeing the Value in EE: Getting to the Resident ‘Aha’ Moment

Rana Belshe, TBD

Measured Retrofit Results: Lessons Learned Michael Blasnik

Slaying the Unicorn: Quality Assurance Comes in Two Sizes, Right? 10% & 100%?

Emily Salzberg, Dan Wildenhaus

Financing Programs for Residential Energy Efficiency

Michael Freedberg, Terri Schroeder, Derek Smith

Don’t Bore Me, Engage Me With Your Training Meghana Gulwani, Swati Karve

No Mobile Lab This Breakout

Creating a Better America

Moving Home Performance Forward

Valuing Energy Efficiency

Continuous Program Improvement

Program Design

Driving Program Sucess

Training, Standards, & Credentialing

Mobile Lab

( ) Indicates moderator

n Lstiburek on Moisture Joe Lstiburek

n Diagnostic Testing: How Much Is Too Much? Michael Blasnik, Bruce Manclark, TBD

n Buildings for the Post-Carbon Economy Eric Corey Freed, Matt Grocoff

n The Power of a Coalition: Helping Consumers Avoid Energy Drama Kimberly Huffman, Mike Kanser, Kaethe Schuster, Suzanne Shelton, Selma Tucker

n Contractor to Contractor: Growing Your Home Performance Business (Chandler von Schrader), Brad Bartholomew, Dan Kartzman, Jason Lear, Chad Ruhoff, Hal Smith

n The Energy-Water Nexus John Tooley

n Now What Is DOE Up To? Danielle Sass Byrnett, Jonathan Cohen, David Lee, Josh Olsen, Sam Rashkin

Super Sessionsthursday • May 1, 2014 • 1:30 - 3:00 PM

Agenda as of 4/24/14. For the most recent listing, click here.

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Conference PricingFull Conference Registration: Through April 8, 2014 ................................................... $775 As of April 9, 2014 ........................................................ $875

ConferenceOne-DayPass: ............................. $400 per day

TradeShowOnlyPass: ................................... $225 per day

Additional Registration Options:TranscriptofCourses ..................................................... $15

Home Energy MagazineSubscription ............................ $65

Location informationThe ACI National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show will take place at:

Cobo Center 1 Washington Boulevard Detroit, MI 48226

Cobo Center is located in the heart of downtown Detroit just steps from the vibrant Detroit RiverWalk, Joe Louis Arena, GM Renaissance Center, and unique theater and music venues, shops, and restaurants. As a newly-renovated Green Venues Michigan-certified facility, Cobo Center employs extensive sustainability practices to minimize its impact on the environment.

SupporttheACIMemorialScholarshipFundbymakingatax-deductible contributiontoday!Donate now.

Hotel informationA discounted group block has been reserved for the ACI National Home Performance Conference at the following hotel: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center 400 Renaissance Drive Detroit, MI 48243

Reserve now! The ACI room block is available through April 10, 2014 while rooms last. And, all attendees who register for the conference prior to April 9, 2014 will be entered to win a complimentary two-night stay in a Junior Suite at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center!

Continuing education Credits

ACI 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.

CEUs

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Sustaining Partners

thanks to our sponsors

Media Sponsors

Host Sponsors

Join ACI in Creating a Better America!Show your support of the home performance 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 at the National Home Performance Conference. If you have

questions about sponsorship opportunities and options, please contact ACI’s Director of Business Development, Jim Browne, at 412-424-0094

or [email protected].

Gold Sponsors

Energy Savvy

Pure Energy Coach LLC

Therma-view Infrared and Energy Consultants

WECC

Silver Sponsors

Advanced Energy

APPRISE

Southern California Edison

PPL Electric Utilities

Bronze Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Panasonic

Ground Level Solutions

Michigan Energy Efficiency Contractors Association

Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA)

NextEnergy

TruTech Tools, Ltd.

Benefactors

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interested in exhibiting at the industry’s largest trade show?

There are many valuable benefits to adding this to your business strategy. Here are the top three:

Learn more about exhibiting at the ACI National Home Performance Conference. If you have questions about exhibiting or about the trade show please contact ACI’s Trade Show Director, Chris Docchio at 412-424-0046 or [email protected].

no more cold calls!When you meet people in person, you can better meet their needs. Then the follow-up phone call is easy. It’s personal!

Learn from others! Learn first-hand what is hot in the industry and what is not. Ask your peers about their experiences and opinions.

the magic of networking! Rub elbows with manufacturers, policy makers, utilities, contractors, NGOs, and others from the industry.

Hurry! Booth space is selling fast.

trade show Hours*

Monday, April 28

1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Exhibitor booth set-up

tuesday, April 29

8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Exhibitor booth set-up

1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Trade Show

wednesday, April 30

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Trade Show

thursday, May 1

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Trade Show

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Trade Show breakdown

*Subject to change.

Do you still have questions? Click here to find answers to frequently asked questions.

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