Pittsburgh, PA
Discover how federal agencies are utilizing Inflation Reduction Act funding to optimize budgets, streamline operations, and innovate projects beyond traditional approaches. Gain insights into diverse strategies that drive efficiency, resourcefulness, and fiscal responsibility, ultimately benefiting both agencies and the public. Uncover success stories that showcase the transformative power of Inflation Reduction Act funds, as we delve into innovative approaches that maximize impact while minimizing financial strain. Don't miss this opportunity to explore innovative ways to utilize funds and take away practical lessons to apply across various sectors.
Instructors
Nichole Liebov, Program Manager, Federal Energy Management Program, Department of Energy Read Bio
Nichole Liebov is a program manager at the U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Management Program (DOE FEMP) focused on Energy and Project Procurement Development Services for federal agencies. She leads the Distributed Energy and Energy Procurement program. The Distributed Energy program supports federal agencies in identifying and implementing on-site projects and off-site procurement options by providing technical assistance and trainings and developing tools and resources. She also leads the interagency Renewable Energy Working Group, a forum for information sharing among agencies regarding resources, best practices, and case studies related to on-site project development, implementation, and operations & maintenance as well as off-site clean electricity procurement. Nichole holds a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Georgia and a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Virginia.
Tyler Harris, Energy Management Officer and Director of Energy, General Services Administration Read Bio
Tyler Harris is the Energy Management Officer and Director of Energy for GSA. Throughout his career, Tyler has led GSA in some of its most innovative programs and projects including helping to organize GSA's Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) approach which will include over $1.4B in performance contracts, installation of microgrid and grid-interactive efficient building technologies, and leading a push to purchase 100% renewable energy in over 100 federal buildings in Texas. Tyler oversees GSA's Energy Service Contracting Division, and has nearly $2B of ESPCs in performance and another $2B in development. In his previous role as Deputy Director for GSA's Center for Emerging Building Technologies, Tyler managed the Green Proving Ground, a program designed to leverage GSA's real estate portfolio to evaluate innovative emerging technologies. Tyler led evaluations that include carbon capture, state of the art heat pumps and renewable energy advancements.
Craig Caplan, Vice President for Business Development, Ameresco Read Bio
Greg Caplan is Vice President for Business Development at Ameresco, a leading independent provider of energy efficiency, power generation, energy storage, and resiliency solutions, where he is responsible for supporting the growth of the Federal Solutions business unit. Since he joined Ameresco Federal Solutions in 2014, the organization has expanded its service offerings to deliver conservation, generation, storage, and resilience solutions through design-build acquisitions and enhanced use leases in addition to performance contracting and broadened its client base to include utilities, privatized military housing providers, and commercial and industrial entities along with Federal agencies. Prior to joining Ameresco, Mr. Caplan spent 10 years in federal business development at Lockheed Martin, where he stood up the energy services practice in both the federal and commercial sectors. Mr. Caplan has a Ph.D. and Master of Arts from Georgetown University, and he received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Georgia.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
- Identify facts about the Inflation Reduction Act incentives and funding available to federal agencies;
- Recognize how an Energy Sales Agreement can be utilized within an ESPC;
- Select components of the Safe Harbor structure approved by the IRS for an ESPC Energy Sales Agreement;
- Identify how AFFECT grants can be leveraged within a performance contract;
- Discuss utilization of IRA incentives and funding in successful projects.
