2024 Annual R3 Conference and Innovation Expo
2024 Annual R3 Conference and Innovation Expo
11/4/2024 - 11/6/2024
Description
Join us in Anaheim for the joint annual meeting of the National Association of Energy Service Companies and the Energy Services Coalition!
The National Association of Energy Service Companies and the Energy Services Coalition combine annual meetings, NAESCO’s R3 Conference & Innovation Expo and ESC’s Market Transformation, to bring together experts and leaders influencing the future of energy services from across the industry.
This premier event highlights opportunities for energy infrastructure improvements and upgrading the nation’s building infrastructure. Attendees include leaders from state, local, and federal government; the DOE; state energy offices; energy service companies; contractors; product & service suppliers; and non-profit organizations and coalitions dedicated to advancing the transition to zero carbon emissions, deploying renewable energy projects, and modernizing the built environment.
The dynamic three-day event includes speaking sessions from experts in energy efficiency, performance contracting, and building infrastructure, a products and services expo showcasing the latest innovations, and ample networking events.
Check out highlights from NAESCO’s 2023 R3 event in New Orleans!
Access Exhibitor Registration here!
View the full Exhibit Hall on our Expo Map!
Annual Meeting Agenda
Sunday, November 3rd
Golf Outing
Time: TBA
More details coming soon!
Monday, November 4th
Registration
Time: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Event Hub
Energy Services Coalition (ESC) Chapter Building
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
ESC Members Only
Room: Arbor F
Affiliate Advisory Committee Meeting
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
NAESCO Affiliate Members Only
Room: Arbor G
New Member Reception
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Room: Arbor G
Women's Network New Member Reception - Sponsored by CEG Solutions!
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Room: Arbor G
Tuesday, November 5th
Registration
Time: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Room: Event Hub
Breakfast - Sponsorship Available!
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Room: TBA
NAESCO Board Meeting
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
NAESCO Board Members Only
Room: Arbor F
Partnership Forum
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
NAESCO Member Exhibitors Only
Room: Arbor F
ESC Board Meeting
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Room: Lennox
Luncheon - Sponsored by Rexel Energy Solutions!
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Dessert - Sponsorship Available!
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Room: Serenity Garden
Session 1A: Welcome and Intro Remarks
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Room: Arbor ABCDE
Commissioner J. Andrew McAllister, PhD, California Energy Commission
Andrew McAllister was first appointed to the California Energy Commission in 2012, and in 2022 was reappointed by Governor Newsom to a third term. Commissioner McAllister’s priorities include: decarbonization of buildings and industry; energy efficiency of buildings and appliances; load flexibility as a tool for grid optimization; improving access to data and analytical tools that can drive innovation at the grid edge; alignment of energy and housing policy & programs; and amplifying California’s innovation-centered approach through collaboration with diverse partners beyond our borders.
Commissioner McAllister has worked in the energy efficiency and renewable energy spaces for more than three decades. Before CEC he served as managing director of a California-based clean energy non-profit; energy efficiency and renewable energy specialist at an international NGO; utility energy efficiency program consultant; and researcher at a DOE national laboratory. He has worked in numerous countries to deploy clean, cost-effective energy solutions partnering with counterparts ranging from tiny remote communities to the largest of utilities.
Commissioner McAllister chairs the Western Interstate Energy Board and serves on the boards of the National Association of State energy Officials, the Smart Electric Power Alliance, and Camp Kesem at UC Davis. He holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the Energy and Resources Group at the University of California, Berkeley, and B.A. from Dartmouth College. He served as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer.
Session 1B: K-12 Schools
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
More details coming soon!
Break - Sponsored by Snapcount!
Time: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Room: Arbor ABDE
Session 1C: IRA Implementation
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Eddy Trevino, Director, Texas, State Energy Conservation Office
Eddy Trevino is the Director of the Texas State Energy Conservation Office (SECO). Through energy efficiency, SECO helps public entities improve working and learning environments. Energy efficiency assistance is provided through a technical assistance program, emerging clean energy technology program, education and training program, and an energy-efficiency revolving loan program. Mr. Trevino’s professional designations include a registered Professional Engineer and a Certified Energy Manager. He has 35 years of engineering and management experience. While attending the University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Trevino earned the following degrees: Bachelor’s in architectural engineering, an MBA, and a Master in Technology Commercialization.
Bowlero - Sponsored by ESPEN!
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, November 6th
Registration
Time: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Room: Event Hub
Breakfast - Sponsorship Available!
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Room: Orchard Ballroom
NAESCO Member Meeting
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Room: Arbor ABCDE
Session 2A: How to Get More for Less in Your Buildings
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Room: Arbor ABCDE
Speakers
Brian Solan, PE, Director of Business Development, Ameresco
As the Director of Business Development for Ameresco’s West Region, Brian oversees initial project pursuits, project development, design, financing, scheduling, implementation, and long-term performance. He has been delivering energy, infrastructure, and construction projects for public and private entities in the west for 24+ years.
Mr. Solan’s experience includes initial project evaluation and development, construction project management, design engineering, leading a team of structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers, and providing business development leadership. Projects include renewable energy generation, energy savings performance contracts, Energy as a Service, energy studies and analyses, building renovations and new building design and construction administration.
Break - Sponsorship Available!
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Room: Arbor ABCDE
Session 2B: What is a "Cohort" and What do They Do??
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Room: Arbor ABCDE
More details coming soon!
Session 2C: EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and Building Opportunities
Time: 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Room: Arbor ABCDE
Nick Silbergeld, Credit Investments Team's Director, HASI
Nick Silbergeld is a Director on the Credit Investments team at HASI (NYSE: HASI), a leading investor in climate solutions. He is responsible for originating, structuring, and executing transactions with a focus on the firm’s energy efficiency investments and securitization platform.
Prior to joining HASI in 2022, Mr. Silbergeld worked at Calvert Impact Capital managing investments across various sectors, with a previous role at J.P. Morgan in the commercial mortgage securities group. He is a member of the Maryland Clean Energy Center's Advisory Council, which advises the Executive Director and assists in developing strategic objectives. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Denison University and a certificate in Clean Energy Finance from the Yale University.
Awards Luncheon - Sponsorship Available!
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Session 3A: ESPC and Resiliency
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Room: Arbor ABCDE
More details coming soon!
Dessert - Sponsorship Available!
Time: 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Room: Arbor ABCDE
Session 3B: Resources for the ESPC Community
Time: 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Room: Arbor ABCDE
More details coming soon!
Session 3C: State ESC Chapter Roundup
Time: 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Room: Arbor ABCDE
More details coming soon!
Closing Reception - Sponsorship Available!
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Conference Lanyards Sponsored by Blue Energy Group!
Conference Water Bottles and Water Coolers Sponsored by Energy Solutions International!
Conference App Sponsored by Walker Reid Strategies!
Conference Wi-Fi Sponsored by FMI Capital Advisors!
Conference Supporter - Sponsorships Available!
Prospectus of Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities
Leading ESCOs, contractors, and product & service suppliers are attending – so should your company!
- ESCO companies
- State, Local, Federal government
- Lighting manufacturers, distributors, installers
- Controls
- Financiers
- State, Local and Federal Government
- Software/Data Analytics
- HVAC, refrigeration, air quality
- Water Efficiency
- Windows, building envelope
- Law Firm/Consultants
- Distributed Energy, Utility, Solar, Storage
Monday, November 4, 2024 – Open 4:00 to 7:00 pm
7:30 am – 3:00 pm Exhibitor Set-up
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Opening Reception in the Exhibit Hall
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 – Open 8:30 am to 2:00 pm
8:30 am – 2:00 pm Breakfast, Partnership Forum (for members only) and Dessert in Exhibit Hall
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 – Open 7:30 am to 2:00 pm
7:30 am – 8:00 am Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
11:30 am – 2:00 pm Coffee and Dessert in Exhibit Hall
2:30 pm – 6:30 pm Exhibitor clean-up/packing
*Please note these times are subject to modification.
Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities
See the Expo Floorplan on the registration page
Booth – 10’ x 8’
NAESCO and ESC Member - $3000
Non-Member - $5000
Table – 6’ x 30”
NAESCO and ESC Member - $2500
Non-Member - $4250
Exhibit at the Innovation Expo
Booth Size: Choose either a 10’x 8’ exhibition booth with skirted 6’ table OR a 6’x30” skirted table.
Booth Benefits: Both options include two full conference attendee registrations, two chairs, a waste basket and company sign. The registrations provide access to all conference sessions, networking events, and group meal functions allowing exhibitors to network inside and outside of the exhibit hall. Levy Exhibitor Kits will be emailed to registrants by The Balcom Group.
Booth Locations: Exhibitors may choose the booth location. Earlier registrations have a better chance of receiving a preferred location. NAESCO does not guarantee chosen preferences but will make every effort to do so. Note: NAESCO sponsors and members are given priority for booth location.
Partnership Forum: Exhibitors who are also NAESCO members are eligible to participate in the ESCO-Affiliate Partnership Forum scheduled during the conference.
Attendee List: To facilitate networking and marketing efforts, NAESCO will email a list of attendees both before and after the conference. Lists include full contact information, including emails.
Website Marketing: Each exhibiting company will be featured in the “Virtual R3 Show” on the Conference Whova App, providing extra visibility before, during, and after the event.
Guest Passes: Exhibitors may receive up to 4 R3 Show guest passes to invite customers in the Anaheim area to visit the exhibit hall. A guest list will be kept at the conference registration desk.
Acknowledgement: Benefit from an aggressive marketing campaign to ensure a large audience of industry decision makers. Exhibitors receive special recognition on name badges for the event.
Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Expand your brand! Promote your company’s products and services to conference attendees who represent every facet of the energy service industry by choosing from a variety of high visibility sponsor packages.
California Dreamin’ Sponsor: $10,000 – SOLD!
- Host the Main Reception/Event Outside the hotel on Tuesday, November 5
Benefits of the California Dreamin’ Sponsorship:
- 3 complimentary conference registrations.
- Electronic list of attendee contact information sent one week prior to the conference and final attendee list sent one week after the conference.
- Recognition on welcome signs centrally posted at registration desk and at the event.
- Recognition on the Whova Conference App.
- Your organization’s name and logo listed prominently on all conference marketing emails and in the NAESCO News.
- Recognition with your company’s logo on a slide show in between sessions in the plenary meeting room.
- Sponsor recognition on name badges.
- Up to 4 guest passes to distribute to your customers in the Anaheim area to visit the Exhibit Hall.
Golden State Sponsorships - $5,000
- Host the Women’s Network New Member Reception in Exhibit Hall on Monday, November 4 - SOLD!
- Lunch Sponsor on Tuesday, November 5 - SOLD!
- Awards Luncheon Sponsor on Wednesday, November 6
- Lanyards – all participants will receive lanyards with company logo on them - SOLD!
Benefits of the Golden State Sponsorship:
- 2 complimentary conference registrations.
- Electronic list of attendee contact information one week prior to the conference and final attendee list one week after the conference.
- Recognition on welcome signs centrally posted at the registration desk and/or at the event that you sponsor.
- Recognition on the Whova Conference App.
- Your organization’s name and logo listed prominently on all conference marketing emails and in the NAESCO News.
- Recognition with your company’s logo on a slide show in between sessions in the plenary meeting room.
- Sponsor recognition on name badges.
- Up to 4 guest passes to distribute to your customers in the Anaheim area to visit the Exhibit Hall.
The “OC” Sponsorships - $3,500
- Whova Conference App Sponsor - SOLD!
- Wi-Fi Sponsor - SOLD!
- Breakfast in Exhibit Hall – Tuesday, November 5
- Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall - Wednesday, November 6
- Logo’ed Water Bottles and water cooler stations - SOLD!
- Whack-a-Mole in the Exhibit Hall (pending)
- Host the closing Reception on Wednesday, November 6
Benefits of the OC Sponsorship:
- 1 conference registration and 1 at 50% off.
- Electronic list of attendee contact information to be sent to you one week prior to the conference and final attendee list sent to you one week after the conference.
- Recognition on welcome signs centrally posted at registration desk and at the event that you sponsor.
- Recognition on the Whova Conference App.
- Your organization’s name and logo listed prominently on all conference marketing emails and in the NAESCO News.
- Recognition with your company’s logo will appear on a slide show in between sessions in the plenary meeting room.
- Sponsor recognition on name badges.
- Up to 4 guest passes to distribute to your customers in the Anaheim area to visit the Exhibit Hall.
Huntington Beach Sponsorship - $2,500
- Support Coffee and Dessert Breaks in Exhibit Hall
Benefits of Huntington Beach Sponsorship:
- One conference registration.
- Electronic list of attendee contact information to be sent one week prior to the conference and final attendee list sent one week after the conference.
- Recognition signage in Exhibit Hall and welcome signs centrally posted at registration desk.
- Recognition on the Whova Conference App.
- Your organization’s name and logo listed prominently on all conference marketing emails and in the NAESCO News.
- Recognition with your company’s logo on a slide show in between sessions in the plenary meeting room.
- Sponsor recognition on name badges.
- Up to 4 guest passes to distribute to your customers in the Anaheim area to visit the Exhibit Hall.
Do Not Miss Out – Register Today to Optimize Booth Location!
Exhibitors must complete the exhibitor application online. The exhibit hall generally sells out, so register as soon as possible. Once we receive your deposit, we will work with you to set your company up on the NAESCO R3 Virtual Expo on the Whova App. The earlier you register, the sooner you will have an additional marketing outlet. NAESCO will make every effort to distribute refreshment tables throughout the exhibit hall to drive traffic to all areas of the exhibit hall.
Payment
Exhibit payment MUST be received by ACH or credit card prior to exhibitor setup. Sponsorship and exhibitor fees must be paid prior to the conference. Any Request for Cancellation of the space commitment must be made in writing and received by NAESCO no later than Friday, October 4, 2024. NAESCO will refund your payment less a $250 processing fee. There will be no refunds after October 5.
To schedule electronic or credit card payments, please contact Michelle Yoon at 202.822.0952 or michelle.yoon@naesco.org.
Hotel Information
JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort
1775 S Clementine St, Anaheim, CA 92802
NAESCO has reserved a room rate of $249 a night based on availability. Please call the hotel directly at (714) 294-7800 or via online link to make your room reservation no later than October 7, 2024. Please identify yourself as attending the NAESCO R3 Conference. Reservations may be cancelled 72 hours prior to the day of arrival, otherwise there will be a cancellation fee equal to one night’s room rate plus applicable taxes.
Key Contacts
Sponsorship, payments, cancellations, or refunds questions can be directed to Michelle Yoon at 202.822.0952 or michelle.yoon@naesco.org.
Exhibitor questions can be directed to naescoconference@thebalcomgroup.com or Michelle Yoon at 202.822.0952 or michelle.yoon@naesco.org.
Conference Attendee Cost
Early Bird (By September 1)
NAESCO or ESC Member - $1,200
NAESCO 2nd Full Member - $1,000
NAESCO 3rd Full Member - $800
NAESCO 4th Full Member - $600
NAESCO 5th and any additional Full Member - $400
Non-Member - $1,700
Public Sector - $450
After September 1
NAESCO or ESC Member - $1,500
NAESCO 2nd Full Member - $1,300
NAESCO 3rd Full Member - $1,100
NAESCO 4th Full Member - $900
NAESCO 5th and any additional Full Member - $700
Non-Member - $1,800
Public Sector - $450
On-Site
NAESCO or ESC Member - $1,600
NAESCO 2nd Full Member - $1,400
NAESCO 3rd Full Member - $1,200
NAESCO 4th Full Member - $1,000
NAESCO 5th and any additional Full Member - $800
Non-Member - $2,000
Public Sector - $450
Exhibitor Cost
Booth – 10’ x 8’
NAESCO or ESC Member - $3,000
Non-Member - $5,000
Table – 6’ x 30”
NAESCO or ESC Member - $2,500
Non-Member - $4,250
1775 South Clementine Street
Anaheim, CA 92802 United States
Hotel Room Block at JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort (for November 3rd-6th only)
NAESCO has reserved a room rate of $249 a night based on availability. This room rate will end on October 7, 2024. Please go to NAESCO's room block to reserve your room and select the "Attendee" option in the drop-down menu to receive the room rate. You may also call the hotel directly at (714) 294-7800. Please identify yourself as attending the NAESCO R3 Conference.