2008 ENERGY STAR Appliance Partner Meeting
Date: September 21–24, 2008
Location: Long Beach, CA
Description: Hosted by the California utilities, the 2008 Appliance Partner Meeting focused on current ENERGY STAR strategies, plans, and promotions for 2009 as well as updates from U.S. DOE on current efforts and future directions for the program.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 |
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5:00–7:00 PM |
EARLY REGISTRATION & WELCOME RECEPTION |
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 |
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8:00–8:30 AM |
BREAKFAST & REGISTRATION |
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8:30–9:00 AM |
WELCOMING REMARKSSPEAKERS: |
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9:00–10:15 AM |
GENERAL SESSION 1: ENERGY STAR APPLIANCE PROGRAM UPDATEDOE will provide an update on appliance criteria, Federal standards, brand awareness, legislation, and other market issues. DOE will also recap the 2008 “Recycle My Old Fridge” Campaign, discuss plans for 2009, and present additional promotional opportunities. SPEAKERS: |
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10:15–10:30 AM |
BREAK / NETWORKING |
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10:30–12:00 PM |
GENERAL SESSION 2: APPLIANCE MARKETINGMarketing professionals offer different perspectives on marketing efficient appliances. SPEAKERS: MODERATOR: Chris Cloutier, D&R International |
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12:00–1:00 PM |
LUNCH / MICHAEL C. THOMPSON AWARD PRESENTATION |
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1:00–5:00 PM |
MARKETING SUMMIT: APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS / RETAILERSThe Marketing Summits are confidential manufacturer and retailer presentations in which one individual manufacturer or retailer presents its ENERGY STAR plans for 2008–2009 to all Energy Efficiency Program Sponsor (EEPS) attendees as well as invited attendees. |
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7:00–9:00 PM |
DINNER RECEPTION ON THE QUEEN MARY—SPONSORED BY BEST BUY |
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 |
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8:00–8:30 AM |
BREAKFAST |
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8:30–9:15 AM |
GENERAL SESSION 3: OVERVIEW OF CALIFORNIA PROGRAMS AND BUDGETSWhy utilities offer rebates and the potential impact on retail and manufacturer sales. |
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9:15–10:15 AM |
GENERAL SESSION 4: WATER HEATERSStakeholders in the water heater industry will host a panel discussion on the ENERGY STAR water heater program. Speakers will discuss the nuances of the water heater market, marketing opportunities, and successful utility programs. SPEAKERS: |
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10:15–10:30 AM |
BREAK / NETWORKING |
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10:30–12:10 PM |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS: APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS/RETAILERS AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM SPONSORSBreakout sessions are confidential meetings between one regional group of EEPS partners and one manufacturer or retailer. The meetings present an opportunity to build on the Marketing Summit from the previous day and discuss collaboration opportunities in a more targeted manner. EEPS partners host the breakout sessions with appliance manufacturers and retailers rotating between breakout meeting rooms. |
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12:00–1:10 PM |
LUNCH |
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1:10–6:00 PM |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS: APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS/RETAILERS AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM SPONSORS (EEPS) |
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 |
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8:00–8:30 AM |
BREAKFAST |
8:30–12:00 PM |
MARKETING SUMMITS: WATER HEATER MANUFACTURERSConfidential water heater manufacturer presentations (presentation schedule will be provided prior to the conference). |
8:30–9:00 PM |
GE Consumer & Industrial |
9:00–9:30 PM |
A.O. Smith |
9:30–10:00 PM |
Rheem-Ruud Manufacturing |
10:00–10:30 PM |
Bosch Thermotechnology |
10:30–11:00 PM |
Rinnai |
11:00–11:30 PM |
Noritz America |
11:30–12:00 PM | GreenPlumbers USA |
12:00 PM | ADJOURN |