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		2006 Symposium Series Addresses Global Energy Challenges SYMPOSIUM I: Innovation and the Emerging Energy Challenge August 2, 2006, Kansas City, Missouri Briefings and a roundtable discussion with some of the most respected thought leaders and practitioners in the industry who are exploring: Why the energy world is so different than expected just a few years ago Realistic energy options—coal, solar, biofuels Role of the U.S. Government in securing the energy future Scenarios for manufacturers of energy-intensive equipment, especially refrigeration, air-conditioning, heating, water-processing, and motion-control technology Press Release Snapshot (JPG - 396 K) Download the Press Release (Word - 87 K)
		SYMPOSIUM II: The Role of States in Developing Energy Efficiency Policy October 25, 2006, Chicago O’Hare Hilton Diane Shea, executive director of the National Association of State Energy Officials, discusses the states' role in developing an energy efficiency policy. At a time when some states are pushing for innovation, many manufacturers fear state-by-state regulation. Participants included Craig Kneeland, senior project manager for the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, and several industry thought leaders who explored: Available alternative state strategies – especially on energy-efficient processes and comfort systems Current efforts to create critical mass for energy efficiency Tools to help end-users handle higher first costs New technologies that can make a significant difference--and what is being done to bring them to market Download the Press Release (Word - 77 K)
		SYMPOSIUM III: America's Global Energy Technology Strategy Challenge December 4, 2006, Washington, D.C. Dr. Raymond L. Orbach, under secretary for science in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), was among four keynote speakers who engaged a group of about 40 HVACR and allied industry leaders on America’s growing and vital role in global energy leadership. Under the Symposium theme “Energy Futures: America Responds to 21st Century Energy Challenges,” other keynote speakers and topics included: John F. Mizroch, principle deputy assistant secretary, Bureau of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, “The Potential of Energy Efficiency” Dr. Harlan L. Watson, senior climate negotiator and special representative, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Science Affairs, State Department, “Energy and the Global Agenda: The Asia-Pacific Partnership” Peter R. Smith, president, New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA), “Power Generation, Distribution and Driving Efficiency” This third EnVisioneering Symposium was hosted by John Galyen, president, Danfoss Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning North America, and organized by Robert Cavey, president, Global Strategy Initiative. “Our global energy regime is being exposed to new, significant and highly dispersed threats and risks, and the situation is not likely to get any easier,” Galyen said in his opening remarks. “That’s where the EnVisioneering Symposium comes in – to evaluate opportunities and manage risks. We need answers to questions we didn’t have even a few years ago.” DOE’s answer, according to Orbach, is “transformational discoveries” and the development of “truly disruptive technologies.” He suggested five pathways to transforming energy: conservation, wind, nuclear, bioenergy and fusion. While renewable energy sources are currently a focus of the federal government, industry can focus on using available natural resources more efficiently and effectively. “Energy efficiency is cleaner than coal; it’s cheaper than renewables,” said Smith of NYSERDA, which provides incentives for energy-efficient technologies. “We need to improve our energy future because it affects our economy … We have an obligation to make our energy future more secure, more sustainable and more reliable.” Download the Press Release (WORD - 77 K)