BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:Pacific Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:Pacific Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260729 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE SUMMARY:San Francisco Regional Meeting (AK\, HI\, AZ\, CA\, NV\, UT\, CO\, WY\, ID\, MT\, OR\, WA) DESCRIPTION:San Francisco Regional MeetingWednesday\, July 29\, 2026Location: The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square335 Powell Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\nIntroduction: This meeting is to strategize an approach for each state being considered. It is recognized that some states have more/less activity than others. The people/companies listed below are not expected to be presenters\, but discussion leaders. This meeting is for full and affiliate member company employees only*\, except where NAESCO has specifically invited a key ally for our industry. Space is limited to 80 people and 2 representatives per company.*To participate in a members-only meeting\, the participating individual needs to have an email address with the member company domain.\nPromote your attendance to your network on LinkedIn! Here is a graphic template to help spread the word.\nRegional Meeting AgendaTuesday\, July 28Pre-Meeting Happy Hour - Sponsored by Armstrong World Industries!Time: 4:30 pm to 6:00 pmLocation: Bourbon Steak San Francisco\, 335 Powell Street\, San Francisco\, CA 94102Come join NAESCO staff and the NAESCO Engagement Subcommittee to grab a drink prior to your dinner plans! It's a great way to network with other members attending prior to the full meeting on Wednesday. Wednesday\, July 29Affiliate Breakfast Meet-up (Organized by NAESCO Affiliate Value Proposition Subcommittee) - Sponsored by ESPEN Technology!Time: 9:00 am to 10:30 AMLocation: Magnin Street Cafe & Bistro\, 138 Cyril Magnin St\, San Francisco\, CA 94102The NAESCO Affiliate Value Proposition Subcommittee is excited to announce an informal networking meet-up! This gathering will be a great opportunity for affiliates and members to connect\, share ideas\, and build relationships in a relaxed\, welcoming setting. Whether you're looking to collaborate on future projects\, exchange insights about the industry\, or simply enjoy good conversation over coffee\, this is the perfect chance to strengthen our professional community. Enjoy breakfast on us we've got it covered. \nMeeting Agenda11:00 AM - Discussion with Ron Allan Go-Aco\, Energy Program Manager\, Sacramento County\; Steve Kromer\, Energy Engineer\, Contractual Designs\; and Leah Rubin Shen\, Managing Director\, Advanced Energy United. They will give a brief talk on current developments and share updates. Bring your questions\, as this will be an informal opportunity to speak with them.\nRon Allan Go-Aco\, Energy Program Manager\, Sacramento CountyMr. Ron Allan Go-Aco has been with the County of Sacramento for 5 years now. Since his appointment\, he has focused much of his effort on developing ESCO projects\, and he will talk more about it.Ron gained extensive expertise in the field of energy efficiency\, renewables\, energy management\, energy financing\, and sustainability throughout almost 3 decades of his cross-functional energy & sustainability leadership experience. His consistently progressive professional work experience in the operations & management of ESCOs enabled him to implement energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs) in Asia.He began his career as an energy efficiency specialist for an electric utility Demand-Side Management office before embarking on key roles in various types of ESCOs in the Philippines\, including a 7-year stint with the Honeywell group as Engineering Director. Before migrating to the US in 2016\, he also consulted for the International Finance Corporation (a member of the World Bank group)\, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and Econoler\, a Canadian firm that developed a book entitled "World ESCO Outlook".Ron is a LEED Accredited Professional\, a Certified Energy Manager\, a Certified Measurement & Verification Professional\, a Sustainability Facility Professional\, and Certified Renewable Energy Technology Screen Expert. \nSteve Kromer\, Energy Engineer\, Counterfactual DesignsSteve Kromer is a Berkeley-based energy engineer and a global authority on Measurement & Verification (M&V) of energy savings. A Virginia Tech mechanical engineer\, he led M&V at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and directed project valuation at Enron Energy Services before going independent in 2002. He chaired the CMVP Certification Board at AEE for nearly twenty years (through May 2026) and remains a lead AEE instructor. Current work includes the New Jersey Statewide Evaluation (SWE) team and consulting for multiple clients on M&V and AI. Named AEE Spain's 2022 International M&V Professional of the Year.\nLeah Rubin Shen\, Managing\, Director\, Advanced Energy UnitedLeah Rubin Shen is a managing director at Advanced Energy United\, an industry association representing the full range of advanced energy technologies and services\, both grid-scale and distributed. At United\, she oversees the organization's legislative and regulatory engagement in the Western region of the United States. Prior to joining United\, Leah worked for U.S. Senator Chris Coons as his advisor on energy and environmental policy. Leah began her career as a chemist and holds a Ph.D. from the University of California\, Berkeley\, where she studied the electrochemical properties of novel fuels and catalysts for use in proton-exchange membrane fuel cells.\n12:00 PM Lunch All - Sponsored by Aleo Lighting and Controls and Stinson!1:00-4:30 PM State Discussions AlaskaHawaiiArizonaCaliforniaNevadaUtahColoradoWyomingIdahoMontanaOregonWashington4:30 PM Wrap Up All 5:00 - 6:30 PM Networking Social Event - Elements Bar & Lounge\, 4th Floor\, 165 O'Farrell St\, San Francisco\, CA 94102 - Sponsored by Walker Blue\, LLC! Regional Meeting Lanyards Sponsored by D.A. Davidson!\nSponsorship Contact:Please email Michelle Yoon at michelle.yoon@naesco.org for sponsorship information.\nHotel Information:\nThe hotel is offering a special room rate of $239 for our event. This rate includes access to the hotel's fitness center and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guests can also enjoy the on-site restaurants\, concierge services\, and 24-hour front desk and guest services. To reserve your room\, visit our event attendee website or call the hotel's reservation department at 415-397-7000. Please make your reservation by Tuesday\, July 14th\, 2026\, and identify yourself as part of the NAESCO San Francisco Regional Meeting. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

San Francisco Regional Meeting

Wednesday\, July 29\, 2026

Location: The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square

335 Powell Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102


Introduction: \;

This meeting is to strategize an approach for each state being considered. It is recognized that some states have more/less activity than others. The people/companies listed below are not expected to be presenters\, but discussion leaders. \;

This meeting is for full and affiliate member company employees only*\, except where NAESCO has specifically invited a key ally for our industry. Space is limited to 80 people and 2 representatives per company.

*To participate in a members-only meeting\, the participating individual needs to have an email address with the member company domain.


Promote your attendance to your network on LinkedIn! Here is a graphic template to help spread the word.


Regional Meeting Agenda

Tuesday\, July 28

Pre-Meeting Happy Hour - Sponsored by Armstrong World Industries!

Time: 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Location: Bourbon Steak San Francisco\, 335 Powell Street\, San Francisco\, CA 94102

Come join NAESCO staff and the NAESCO Engagement Subcommittee to grab a drink prior to your dinner plans! It&rsquo\;s a great way to network with other members attending prior to the full meeting on Wednesday. \;

Wednesday\, July 29

Affiliate Breakfast Meet-up (Organized by NAESCO Affiliate Value Proposition Subcommittee) - \;Sponsored by ESPEN Technology!

Time: 9:00 am to 10:30 AM

Location: Magnin Street Cafe &\; Bistro\, 138 Cyril Magnin St\, San Francisco\, CA 94102

The NAESCO Affiliate Value Proposition Subcommittee is excited to announce an informal networking meet-up! This gathering will be a great opportunity for affiliates and members to connect\, share ideas\, and build relationships in a relaxed\, welcoming setting. Whether you&rsquo\;re looking to collaborate on future projects\, exchange insights about the industry\, or simply enjoy good conversation over coffee\, this is the perfect chance to strengthen our professional community. Enjoy breakfast on us&mdash\;we&rsquo\;ve got it covered. \;


Meeting Agenda

11:00 AM - Discussion with Ron Allan Go-Aco\, Energy Program Manager\, Sacramento County\; Steve Kromer\, Energy Engineer\, Contractual Designs\; and Leah Rubin Shen\, Managing Director\, Advanced Energy United. They will give a brief talk on current developments and share updates. Bring your questions\, as this will be an informal opportunity to speak with them.


Ron Allan Go-Aco\, \;Energy Program Manager\, Sacramento County

Mr. Ron Allan Go-Aco has been with the County of Sacramento for 5 years now. Since his appointment\, he has focused much of his effort on developing ESCO projects\, and he will talk more about it.

Ron gained extensive expertise in the field of energy efficiency\, renewables\, energy management\, energy financing\, and sustainability throughout almost 3 decades of his cross-functional energy &\; sustainability leadership experience. His consistently progressive professional work experience in the operations &\; management of ESCOs enabled him to implement energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs) in Asia.

He began his career as an energy efficiency specialist for an electric utility Demand-Side Management office before embarking on key roles in various types of ESCOs in the Philippines\, including a 7-year stint with the Honeywell group as Engineering Director. Before migrating to the US in 2016\, he also consulted for the International Finance Corporation (a member of the World Bank group)\, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization and Econoler\, a Canadian firm that developed a book entitled &ldquo\;World ESCO Outlook&rdquo\;.

Ron is a LEED Accredited Professional\, a Certified Energy Manager\, a Certified Measurement &\; Verification Professional\, a Sustainability Facility Professional\, and Certified Renewable Energy Technology Screen Expert. \;


Steve Kromer\, Energy Engineer\, Counterfactual Designs

Steve Kromer is a Berkeley-based energy engineer and a global authority on Measurement &\; Verification (M&\;V) of energy savings. A Virginia Tech mechanical engineer\, he led M&\;V at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and directed project valuation at Enron Energy Services before going independent in 2002. He chaired the CMVP Certification Board at AEE for nearly twenty years (through May 2026) and remains a lead AEE instructor. Current work includes the New Jersey Statewide Evaluation (SWE) team and consulting for multiple clients on M&\;V and AI. Named AEE Spain&rsquo\;s 2022 International M&\;V Professional of the Year.


Leah Rubin Shen\, Managing\, Director\, Advanced Energy United

Leah Rubin Shen is a managing director at Advanced Energy United\, an industry association representing the full range of advanced energy technologies and services\, both grid-scale and distributed. At United\, she oversees the organization'\;s legislative and regulatory engagement in the Western region of the United States. Prior to joining United\, Leah worked for U.S. Senator Chris Coons as his advisor on energy and environmental policy. Leah began her career as a chemist and holds a Ph.D. from the University of California\, Berkeley\, where she studied the electrochemical properties of novel fuels and catalysts for use in proton-exchange membrane fuel cells.


12:00 PM Lunch All - Sponsored by Aleo Lighting and Controls and Stinson!

1:00-4:30 PM State Discussions \;

Alaska

Hawaii

Arizona

California

Nevada

Utah

Colorado

Wyoming

Idaho

Montana

Oregon

Washington

4:30 PM Wrap Up All \;

5:00 - 6:30 PM Networking Social Event - \;Elements Bar &\; Lounge\, \;4th Floor\, 165 O'\;Farrell St\, San Francisco\, CA 94102 - Sponsored by Walker Blue\, LLC! \;

Regional Meeting Lanyards Sponsored by D.A. Davidson!


Sponsorship Contact:

Please email Michelle Yoon at michelle.yoon@naesco.org for sponsorship information.


Hotel Information:


The hotel is offering a special room rate of \;$239 \;for our event. This rate includes access to the hotel&rsquo\;s fitness center and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guests can also enjoy the on-site restaurants\, concierge services\, and 24-hour front desk and guest services. To reserve your room\, visit our event \;attendee website \;or call the hotel&rsquo\;s reservation department at \;415-397-7000. Please make your reservation by Tuesday\, July 14th\, 2026\, and identify yourself as part of the NAESCO San Francisco Regional Meeting.

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