Thomas Casten

Thomas R. Casten, Chairman and CEO of Primary Energy, began pioneering work towards more efficient energy generation in 1977 when he formed Cummins Cogeneration Company, a division of Cummins Engine Co. In 1986, he founded Trigen Energy Corporation, which he led as President and CEO until January of 2000. Under his leadership, Trigen pioneered technical, legal and financial approaches to generate electricity locally and recycle normally wasted heat. Trigen became the largest operator of district energy plants in the western hemisphere, providing heat and/or cooling to over 1500 commercial buildings, hospitals, universities and industrial facilities, from 56 power plants, mostly combining heat and power generation that burn coal, oil, gas, biomass and flare gas. In 1998 Tom published “Turning Off the Heat,” a book explaining how the world can save money and pollution by removing regulatory barriers to efficiency. Mr. Casten is a nationally recognized expert on energy and environment issues and has been named a “CHP Champion” by the US Combined Heat and Power Association. He is current Chairman of the World Alliance for Distributed Energy (WADE), an umbrella organization of national CHP and distributed energy associations, equipment vendors, government agencies and foundations that promote distributed generation to optimize the world's power system. Mr. Casten also serves on the Board of Directors/Advisory Boards of Fuel Cell Energy, the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, the Carnegie Melon Electric Industry Center, the Oregon Climate Trust, and the Center for Inquiry.

Michael Florio

As The Utility Reform Network's senior attorney, Michel P. Florio has supervised TURN's legal advocacy since 1989. Florio first joined TURN's staff as an unpaid volunteer in 1978, and has participated in most major energy proceedings at the California Public Utilities Commission since then. He coordinates the development of TURN's policies on energy-related issues and is regarded as a leading authority on the natural gas industry. Florio currently serves on the governing board of the California Independent System Operator as an appointee of Governor Davis.A former blues club owner, Florio received a JD degree from New York University and a Masters of Public Affairs from Princeton University. He received his undergraduate degree in political science and sociology from Bowling Green State University in Ohio.

ALBERT THUMANN, P.E., C.E.M.

For the last 28 years Albert Thumann has served as the Executive Director of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). In September 1977 he founded the Association of Energy Engineers in Atlanta, Georgia. Under his leadership AEE, a non-profit society, has grown to 9,000 professionals in 75 countries with 70 chapters around the world. Mr. Thumann is a noted energy authority and in 1997 was inducted into the Hall of Fame. He has authored more than 25 reference books on energy. His authored books include Handbook of Energy Engineering, Handbook of Energy Audits, and Plant Engineers and Managers Guide to Energy Conservation.

In 1976 Mr. Thumann started the first industrial energy conservation seminar in the nation for New York University. He has personally trained more than 8,000 professionals on the efficient use of energy. He has also lectured extensively in the United States and around the world. Through Mr. Thumann's books and seminars and work with the Association of Energy Engineers, he has gained the reputation as one of the leaders in the nation who has influenced the efficient use of energy.

Previously he worked as a Project Engineer for Bechtel Corp. Mr. Thumann is a licensed Professional Engineer in three states and has received a BSEE from City University of New York, MSEE, and MSIE from New York University. He is also a Certified Energy Manager and is listed in Who's Who in America.

Jackalyne Pfannestiel

Jackalyne Pfannenstiel was appointed to the California Energy Commission on April 20, 2004, by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. The five members of the Energy Commission are appointed by the Governor for staggered five-year terms and require Senate confirmation. By law, four of the five members of the Energy Commission are required to have professional training in specific areas - engineering or physical science, environmental protection, economics and law. One commissioner is appointed from the public-at-large. Commissioner Pfannenstiel fills the environmental protection position. Ms. Pfannenstiel, of Piedmont, has been an energy Policy and strategy advisor since 1991. Previously, she was vice president for planning and strategy with PG&E Corporation. She joined PG&E in 1980 and held positions in the areas of rates, regulation, and planning. Her earlier work was with the California Public Utilities Commission where she served as a senior economist from 1978 until 1980. Before moving to California, Ms. Pfannenstiel was an economist with the Connecticut Public Utilities Commission. Ms. Pfannenstiel holds a master degree in economics from the University of Hartford and an undergraduate degree, also in economics, from Clark University.

Michael T. Meacham, Director of Conservation & Environmental Services
City of Chula Vista, California

Michael Meacham has fifteen years of public service and policy experience in California in the conservation and environmental field. Mr. Meacham has contributed and lead agency efforts to develop, negotiate and implement franchise agreements, municipal feasibility studies and service programs for his community. He leads the City of Chula Vista's Energy Strategy and Action Plan.

Klaus Thieme
Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Klaus Thieme is Vice President of Sales & Marketing for UTC Power, a division of United Technologies Corp., a $31 billion manufacturer of high technology products and services to the building systems and aerospace industries worldwide. UTC Power develops and markets on-site power generation products for use in commercial, transportation and light industrial businesses, institutions and office buildings. Mr. Thieme joined UTC Power in 2004 after working for Invensys Powerware from 1993 until 2003. There he served in a variety of different roles with progressive responsibilities. His most recent position was as General Manager of Invensys Powerware's operations in South East Asia . Upon returning to the United States , Klaus assumed the role of Vice President, Marketing & Business Development. Prior to Invensys Powerware, Klaus worked for Mercedes-Benz in Stuttgart , Germany .

Arno Harris, General Manager
EI Solutions 

Arno is an experienced executive with a successful track record of building innovative businesses serving some of the world's most prestigious companies. As the founder of Prevalent Power, Inc. (purchased by Energy Innovations), he brings significant experience in the commercial solar power industry to EI Solutions. He is a founder of two other successful companies, RedEnvelope (NASDAQ: REDE) and Novo Media Group (sold to BCOM3 & Publicis). His background combines marketing, engineering, and consulting with experience servicing such clients as Toyota Motor Sales USA, GlaxoWellcome, MCI, Apple Computer, Hewlett-Packard, Nikon Precision, IKEA International, and NBC Digital Publishing. Arno is a published author, private pilot, and graduate of UC Berkeley.

Phillip A. Collingwood, CEM, CDSM, CEP
Energy Manager, Sprint

Phil Collingwood is the Energy Manager for Sprint, a Fortune 100 global integrated communications provider serving more than 26 million customers in over 100 countries and had revenues of more than $27 billion in 2004. In his capacity, Phil is responsible for almost $200 Million in budgeted utilities, and has both demand and supply side programs in place to oversee this spend. In addition to designing and implementing a technical procurement program, Phil has successfully implemented many DSM initiatives on an Enterprise-wide level. Prior to joining Sprint, Phil held positions with Enron Energy Services and Marriott Facilities Management.

Joseph Ross, P.E./LEED™
Principal

Mr. Ross has over 19 years of experience in engineering with an emphasis in air conditioning, refrigeration and solar systems. He has been registered with the State of California as a Professional Engineer since 1989. Joe joined TKG Consulting Engineers that year, and has managed engineering teams on a variety of projects types including medical facilities, laboratory research buildings, cGMP manufacturing facilities, high-rise hotels, commercial office buildings, and educational facilities.

As a Managing Partner in TKG's 75 person office, Joe is also a team leader, responsible for leading the training and development within the office, and is a LEED™ Accredited Professional. Some project highlights include: The Scripps Research Institute, IDEC Pharmaceuticals, St. Mary's Hospital, USCD Thornton Medical Center Cardiovascular Expansion, UCSD's Central Plant Expansion and the Sony Technology Center.

Thomas W. Smith , Vice President – Energy Operations
Equity Office

Thomas W. Smith is Equity Office's vice president of Energy Operations. He is responsible for managing On Site Energy Providers (OSEP LLC), a business unit that Equity Office created to design, engineer, construct, operate and maintain cogeneration systems within its national portfolio. Mr. Smith is also responsible for managing the company's electric power and natural gas procurement. Mr. Smith has worked with power generation for more than 23 years. Prior to joining Equity Office in 2002, he served as president of Americas Power Partners from 1999 to 2001, where he developed and implemented the company's business plan and secured energy contracts with HJ Heinz, Western Michigan University and Pharmacia Upjohn. Mr. Smith was also managing partner of Alternative Energy Consultants from 1996 to 1998; vice president of Sales and Marketing for Skygen Energy Corporation from 1994 to 1995; vice president of Sales and Marketing for U.S. Turbine Corporation/Rolls Royce Energy Systems from 1991 to 1993; and vice president of Sales and Marketing for International Power Technology from 1986 to 1990. He also held several positions at Westinghouse Electric Company from 1980 to 1985, most notably as regional sales manager. Mr. Smith is a member of Midwest Cogen Association, American Gas Association, United States Combined Heat and Power Association, and the Real Estate Round Table Energy Committee. A native of Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , he holds a bachelor's degree from Miami University in Oxford , Ohio .

Antonio J. Prietto

Antonio has worked in the energy industry for over 20 years with technical sales and business development experience in natural gas delivery systems, alternate fueled power generation, LNG and alternate fueled vehicles. His career started with Pacific Energy developing alternate fueled QF facilities through the early 80's. He later spent several years with SoCalGas as a Major Markets Account Executive and an NGV Project Manager. He left SoCalGas to pursue LNG and the development of new natural gas distribution companies in Maine and North Carolina. In his current position, as Self-Generation Incentive Program Manager at Southern California Gas Company in Los Angeles, his primary functions include the management, implementation and administration of the company's largest rate-payer funded program: distributed generation (AB970). He serves as chairperson to the statewide working group, which establishes statewide standards for the Self-Generation Incentive Program. Antonio received a Bachelor of Arts in History from Gonzaga University, a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from California State University Los Angeles and an MBA from the University of La Verne.

Stuart L. Somach

Mr. Somach is an Attorney-Shareholder with the Sacramento law firm of Somach, Simmons & Dunn . Mr. Somach's practice specializes in water rights, water quality, federal reclamation law, natural resource and environmental law, as well as litigation in federal and state courts, and negotiating federal legislative issues. He has taught water rights courses and is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. Mr. Somach has authored numerous law review articles in the area of water rights, and is a former Chairman of the American Bar Association's Committee on Water Resources Law.

Douglas E. Dahle
National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO

Title : Senior Program Manager, Education : B.S. Mechanical Engineering - Stanford University
License : Professional Engineer - Virginia
Professional Affiliations :
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), Member 1991-
National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO), 1986-
Chairman, NAESCO Public Sector Advisory Board (‘90-‘92)
Energy Services Coalition, Board Member and Executive Committee Member, 2000-
Current Responsibility : (‘92 – present)
Provides advice, consultation and technical support to the Department of Energy's Office of Federal Energy Management Programs (FEMP) in assisting Federal agency implementation of Energy Savings Performance Contracts and other innovative financing mechanisms for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Principal technical advisor to DOE FEMP for legislative and regulatory improvements and continuous improvement of federal performance contracting business practices. NREL team lead in developing analyses and reports on “Assessment of Renewable Energy Potential for Public Lands” for BLM and US Forest Service to increase access to public lands for renewable energy production by private sector.

Previous Responsibility :‘78-'86, Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory , Mechanical Engineer
A research project engineer in energy and mechanical design for Navy facilities.
‘86-‘92, Naval Facilities Engineering Command HQ , Program Manager
Program manager responsible for development of the U.S. Navy's Energy Savings Performance Contracting Program and coordinated Navywide policy and procedures to participate in Utility Demand Side Management programs.

Vincent D. Bartolomucci

Vince has over 27 years of utility industry experience and has been involved with renewable energy projects since the early 1980s. In 1983 Vince began his involvement with renewables as part of the CPUC proceedings for Standard Offer Contracts. Vince's experience includes positions in electrical engineering, regulatory affairs (dealing with CPUC and CEC issues) and energy contract management. Vince's current Position is Manager of SDG&E's Contract Administration Section. In that capacity Vince is responsible for:

• SDG&E compliance with the state's RPS requirements
• Procurement of long-term renewable energy and capacity
• Administration of power purchase and interconnection agreements
• Work with the CPUC and CEC-lead on renewable and QF issues
• •Development of long-term/short-term renewable purchase plans and strategies

Wally McGuire

Wally McGuire is president of McGuire and Company, Inc. (dba Efficiency Partnership), a full-service public affairs firm specializing in world-class special events and complex corporate matters involving government, community, and media relations. Headquartered in San Francisco, the firm is nationally recognized for its handling of special events such as the 1996 and1984 Olympic Torch Relay across the United States, 1994 World Cup Legacy Tour, Pope John Paul II¹s trip to Los Angeles, and the 1990 20th Anniversary of Earth Day, which involved more than 200 million people in 140 countries, more than any other event in history. At the behest of the Governor, the firm designed and directed the historically successful, Flex Your Power Energy Conservation Campaign for the State of California in 2001 and 2002. The firm continues to run the Flex Your Power campaign on behalf of the California Public Utilities Commission and the state's investor-owned utilities. Mr. McGuire also has extensive public policy experience, serving as the Chief of Staff to the Lieutenant Governor of California, and was the Chief Lobbyist for the state in Washington, D.C.

Mark Jewell

Mark Jewell, founder and CEO of RealWinWin, has spent 20 years in commercial real estate and has over 10 years of experience in energy efficiency. Prior to RealWinWin's inception, Mark was founder and President of EEFG, an energy-efficiency consulting firm that helped US EPA create/promote the Energy Star Buildings Program for Commercial Real Estate. Mark has also served as Senior VP for a major commercial real estate investment firm. Mark is a graduate of The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania .

SCOTT E. LYLE, President
next>edge, Inc.

As President of next>edge, Inc., Mr. Lyle's responsibilities include all facets of next>edge'sstrategic planning and growth as well as management of the company's team. Along with the next>edge management team, Mr. Lyle was the architect of next>edge's unique business design of providing a strategic and integrated approach to energy efficiency for the commercial real estate industry. Prior to next>edge, Mr. Lyle was Vice President of Telecommunications and Technology Services for Arden Realty, Inc., where he successfully developed and implemented Arden 's Rooftop and Carrier Access Program. As one of the pioneers of telecommunication applications for the real estate industry, Mr. Lyle was also responsible for Arden 's significant broadband initiative in which high-speed telecommunications facilities were implemented in over 250 office buildings. At completion, this was the most substantial implementation of such technologies in any single real estate portfolio in the nation.Prior to his role at Arden, Mr. Lyle's broad experience included key executive positions in the telecommunications, broadcast television and marketing industries. Mr. Lyle is a member of the Real Estate Roundtable, participating in its Technology Task Force, and was a key member involved in working with the FCC on developing telecommunications access standards for the real estate industry. Mr. Lyle is an Executive Board Member of the Los Angeles Business Council (LABC) where he is also Chairman of the Energy and Resources Committee, comprised of business, environmental, and governmental leaders focused on the city's challenging natural resource issues.