Topics and speakers included:

• Building science, Keith Williams, Wisconsin energy consultant involved with the Wisconsin Energy Center energy efficiency training
• Ventilation systems, Mike Wilson, Dakota Supply Group, St. Paul, Minnesota
• Electric code updates, Larry Smith, National Electrical Seminars, Omaha, Nebraska
• Best practices for heat pumps, Greg Jourdan, Wenatchee Community College, Wenatchee, Washington
• Plumbing for energy efficiency, Gary Klein, Affiliated International Management, Newport Beach, California
• Top 10 ways to make a home more energy efficient, Bill McAnally, Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge
• Home ratings, Erin Wiggins, Cenergy, Waukee, Iowa
• Planning a remodeling project for energy efficiency, Chaden Halfhill, Silent Rivers + Design, Des Moines, Iowa
• Legislative update, Chuck Soderberg, Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative and state representative, Le Mars, Iowa 
  

In addition, there were 21 exhibitors at the conference, featuring a wide range of building materials, services and techniques.
 
The sessions were well attended, with more than 200 home building professionals and cooperative staff from across Iowa present.
 
“Energy efficiency is a critical factor in the success of builders in today’s market,” says Jim Sayers, Corn Belt Power Cooperative. “Building trades professionals know that the consumers they serve want the most energy-efficient home possible. We support the Momentum Is Building Conference as a way to help our local trades professionals and the consumers in our area.”

View Momentum Is Building speaker presentations.

Momentum Is Building 2011 will be held February 10-11. Contact your local electric cooperative for details.


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