BOMA hosts Energy Awareness program.

Wednesday, October 26 is New York Energy Awareness Day. New York City's first symposium/trade show devoted exclusively to the energy issues and challenges facing the New York City business community.

Created and sponsored by The Building Owners' and Managers' of Greater New York, Inc. (BOMA/NY), the day long series of seminars, workshops, panel discussions and exhibitions will be held at the New York Sheraton Hotel at Seventh Avenue and 53rd Street in the New York Ballroom A.

"Every debate, seminar, workshop and point/counterpoint discussion has been shaped so that all participants - owners, managers, consultants, manufacturers - will learn about a subject from two key angles: research and development, contrasting with practical application," said BOMA/NY president Peter J. DiCapua in announcing New York Energy Awareness Day. "As in all BOMA/NY endeavors, our emphasis is on providing information so timely and useful that participants can leave the workshop and put the material they have learned to work immediately."

Can Edison Chairman of the Board, CEO and President Eugene R. McGrath will kick off New York Energy Awareness Day as one of three keynote speakers along with Commissioner of the New York State Energy Office, Francis J. Murray, Jr. and Silverstein Properties President, Larry A. Silverstein. In the session, "The Three Faces of Energy" will present their opinions and perspectives of the private owner, public utility and local government.

Participants will also receive the industry's first comprehensive energy handbook, covering topics from air conditioning to variable frequency drives. The handbook features more than 15 professional tracts by industry experts and 10 case studies detailing problem/solution energy improvements in major New York office buildings.

New York Energy Awareness Day features two panel discussions:

"Energy Upgrades: The Impact on the Bottom Line," featuring Lindsey Audin, manager for Energy Conservation, Columbia University, Facilities Management Department; Christopher Bonk, senior vice president, The Mendik Company and Manuel X. Patino, director of Project Development, EUA Cogenex Corp. These three industry experts, backed by real world experience, will present a discussion of the financing and implementation of energy upgrades.

"Point-Counterpoint: Competition in the Utility Industry," a discussion with Charles Soutar, executive vice president, Con Edison; Ashok Gupta, National Resources Defense Council; Peter DiCapua, BOMA/NY president and senior executive vice president, ATCO Properties. These industry leaders outline the unfolding scenarios of deregulation and retail wheeling.

Seminars include: "EPA 'Green Lights': The latest position on energy-related, environmental concerns," "Chiller Options," the legislative mandates on CFC's, Indoor Air Quality and more. Lead by Charles A. Hall, PE, executive vice president, Enersave, Inc. A comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art enhancements in chiller technology with options for gas, steam, electric and HVAC. Industry leaders discuss the legislative mandates on CFC's, Indoor Air Quality and more;

"Turn on Technology?": chaired by Russell P. Leslie from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Lighting Research Center. Industry leaders will discuss the latest developments in lighting technology and review new systems, products and their applications.

"Con Ed Programs: The Future of Incentives," led by Alfred M. Ornstein, Con Edison's department manager of Commercial and Industrial Programs.

"Environmentally Sound Disposal Solutions: Lamps, Ballasts, CFC's," with Ernest A. Conrad, PE of Landmark Facilities Group will discuss CFC's and John Chillcot, president, Lighting Resources Inc. will discuss lamps & ballasts. Presented will be a practical, hands-on approach to applications for creating both higher tenant comfort and HVAC savings.

"Variable Frequency Drives: Applications and Harmonic Concerns," led by Elwin E. Linden, PE, secretary.treasurer of EE Linden Associates will discuss applications and Ernest Dagaforth, president/CEO of Aim Energy Inc. will discuss harmonics.

Tabletop exhibits from manufacturers and consultants will be on display from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., including during the luncheon, being held from noon to 1:30 p.m. in New York Ballroom B.

Cost for BOMA/NY members is $75 for all events, $25 for luncheon and trade show only; $125 for non members for all events. Individuals interested in participating can register by calling Judy Berlin at the BOMA/NY office at [phone].