Momentum is Building 2023 Agenda

Thursday, February 16th

8:00 - REGISTRATION

Exhibit Hall open and continental breakfast is available

9:30 - WELCOME

Iowa Cooperatives for Energy Efficiency

9:40 - NEW AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN THE HOME

Tolu Omotoso, NRECA

Times are changing. As three industry drivers – decarbonization, decentralization and digitalization - reshape the power industry, members are transitioning from just a “rate-payer” to a “prosumer” and on the way to becoming a “transumer”. This presentation will cover the evolving relationship between utilities and their members and how to leverage member-owned smart devices in the home for grid services.

10:40 - FROM GRUDGE TO LOVE: WHY EVERY ENERGY CONTRACTOR SHOULD CARE ABOUT HOME CERTIFICATION

Pamela Brookstein (Elevate) & Robin LeBaron (Pearl Certification)

When most homeowners contract to install an HVAC system, a hot water heater, or insulation, they’re thinking about replacing a broken system or solving a problem, not making an investment. This session will discuss how benefits-based talking points and home certification change this dynamic by increasing sales and helping homeowners see your services as a valuable long-term investment – and how this will become even more important as new Federal programs come online next year.

11:40 - VENDOR INTRODUCTIONS

12:00 - LUNCH

12:45 - BREAKOUT SESSIONS: ROUND 1

What Home Energy Certifications Mean for Contracting Businesses

Pamela Brookstein (Elevate) & Robin LeBaron (Pearl Certification)

This session features different perspectives on why and how contractors incorporate benefits-based talking points and home energy certification into their businesses and how this will prepare them for large, new Federal home improvement subsidies in 2023. A Q&A session will offer a deeper dive into this topic.

Electrical Code: 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) Update - Part 1 of 3

2 Electrical CEUs for Iowa electrical license holders
Dave Sullivan, Sullivan Training and Consulting LLC

This 6-hour presentation (split into three parts) covers the important changes from the 2020 National Electrical Code to the 2023 National Electrical Code. It uses the International Association of Electrical Inspectors presentation and is presented in an easy-to-learn format. (Attendees must attend all three sessions to receive 6, total, CEUs.)

Application and Installation of PEX TUBING

2 CEUs IN HVAC/R TRADE, HYDRONICS TRADE OR PLUMBING TRADE
Jeff Reichart

Learn the limitations, considerations and proper application of PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) tubing to Radiant Floor, Snowmelt, Plumbing Systems, and Geoexchange Piping projects. Installation tools procedures and best practices will also be discussed.

LINEMEN AND BEYOND: COOPERATIVE CAREERS

Representatives from Iowa’s Electric Cooperatives

A panel of Iowa electric cooperative professionals will talk about their roles and share the variety of career opportunities available through electric cooperatives that include more than what you may think!

2:30 - BREAK IN EXHIBIT HALL

3:15 - BREAKOUT SESSIONS: ROUND 2

Electrical Code: 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) Update - Part 2 of 3

2 Electrical CEUs for Iowa electrical license holders
Dave Sullivan, Sullivan Training and Consulting, LLC.

This 6-hour presentation (split into three parts) covers the important changes from the 2020 National Electrical Code to the 2023 National Electrical Code. (Attendees must attend all three sessions to receive 6 total CEUs.)

Safety Update Subparts F, I, and L

2 IA PMSB Mechanical or Mechanical Safety CEUs
Terry Moorman, Moorman Consultation

In this course, attendees will learn about fall protection, aerial lift training and ladder safety.

Healthier Homes and Beneficial Electrification

Shannon Stendel, Slipstream

This session will share lessons learned about health benefits from energy efficiency and beneficial electrification. Experience from engaging directly with healthcare providers in the Midwest gives insight to explore ways to integrate health and energy services.

Application and Installation of Corrugated Stainless Steel Gas Tubing

2 IA HVAC/R discipline CEUs
Jeff Reichart, Specified Systems, Inc.

Learn the correct installation procedures for flexible, corrugated stainless steel gas tubing. Inspection procedures and best practices will also be discussed.

5:00 - VENDOR RECEPTION IN EXHIBIT HALL

Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages in the exhibitor hall while you network with your peers and exhibitors.

Friday, February 17th

6:45 - BREAKFAST BUFFET

7:30 -BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Electrical Code: 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) Update - Part 3 of 3

2 Electrical CEUs for Iowa electrical license holders
Dave Sullivan, Sullivan Training and Consulting, LLC.

This 6-hour presentation (split into three parts) covers the important changes from the 2020 National Electrical Code to the 2023 National Electrical Code. (Attendees must attend all three sessions to receive 6 total CEUs.)

Safety Update Subparts H and E

2 IA PMSB Mechanical or Mechanical Safety CEUs
Terry Moorman, Moorman Consultation

In this course, attendees will learn best practices in hazard communication, working in confined spaces, personal protective equipment and lockout/tagout.

Basic Principles of Duct Sizing

2 Iowa HVAC discipline CEUs
Ivan Landsverk, Heartland Heating and Cooling

In this session attendees will learn how airflow and duct design are critical to system performance.

10:15 - The Great Sansdemic: Solving the Talent Problem

Jim Morgan, MRA

First the Pandemic. Now the Sansdemic ("Sans" = without. "Demic" = people)! The talent shortage is real, not only skills but bodies, and it is crippling business growth. And yesterday’s recruitment and retention practices simply won’t work anymore! Employers have reached new levels of creativity and innovation in their search for talent.

11:00 - DO IT ANYWAY

Coach Jim Miller

As a high school wrestling coach and teacher, followed by eight years as a top assistant coach at the Division 1 level for the UNI, Coach Miller came into the Wartburg College wrestling program, that had not won a conference championship in 14 years. By his retirement in 2013, the team had won 21 consecutive conference titles and ten NCAA team championships. Miller is a five-time “National Coach of the Year,” as well as an author. Coach Miller will share the value of Going the Extra Mile for yourself and your team. If it’s important to your success, ‘Do It Anyway’.