Catalyst Atlanta 2025: Full Schedule

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7:30am EDT

Registration, Coffee, & Networking

Tuesday April 22, 2025 7:30am - 9:00am EDT

Good mornings start with hot coffee, great company, and free breakfast—and we’ve got all three waiting for you! Ease into the day with a fresh cup of coffee, enjoy a delicious breakfast, and kick off the event with some casual conversation. This is your chance to grab your badge and swag (if you didn’t pick them up at early registration) while meeting fellow attendees in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re here to make new connections, catch up with colleagues, or just wake up with caffeine in hand, this is the perfect way to start your conference experience. See you there! ☕🎉

Tuesday April 22, 2025 7:30am - 9:00am EDT
Conference Lobby

BREAK

9:00am EDT

What's new with EnergyCAP?

Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am EDT

Grand Ballroom

Be the first to hear what’s next for EnergyCAP! During this kick-off session, our team will unveil exciting new features, upcoming releases, and the future of the EnergyCAP platform. Get an exclusive look at enhancements designed to improve efficiency, increase automation, and provide deeper insights into your energy and sustainability data. This session is your chance to see what’s on the horizon and learn how these innovations will help you work smarter and achieve even greater results.

Speakers

Shawn Lankton

CEO, EnergyCAP

John Heinz

VP, Strategic Accounts, EnergyCAP

John is the VP, Strategic Accounts for EnergyCAP, LLC, where he is passionate about finding the right solution for current and prospective customers and being a voice for the customer with our technology team. He has implemented a mission statement for the team to, “serve prospects... Read More →

Dan Flanigan

Chief Product Officer, EnergyCAP

Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Grand Ballroom 800 Spring Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA, USA

General

9:30am EDT

Lessons Learned From 50 Years of Energy Efficiency

Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am EDT

Grand Ballroom

With five decades of experience in energy efficiency, Steve Heinz, Founder and Board Member of EnergyCAP, LLC, offers a unique perspective on the evolution of the industry and the critical lessons that today’s energy professionals can apply. From early advancements in lighting, HVAC, and controls to the rise of smart technologies and the increasing complexity of utility bills, Steve explores key trends that have shaped the field. In this session, attendees will gain insights into the barriers that have slowed the adoption of "smart" technologies, the growing importance of energy data for procurement and carbon reporting, and why carbon reduction efforts often overshadow energy efficiency initiatives. Steve will also discuss the shifting role of the Energy Manager—moving from technical execution to strategic leadership—and why it may be time for a C-suite position dedicated to energy and sustainability. This thought-provoking session is a must-attend for anyone looking to understand the past, present, and future of energy management, as well as the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead in an increasingly data-driven and sustainability-focused world.

Speakers

Steve Heinz

Founder, EnergyCAP

Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Grand Ballroom 800 Spring Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA, USA

General

10:00am EDT

Break

Tuesday April 22, 2025 10:00am - 10:15am EDT

Conference Lobby

Tuesday April 22, 2025 10:00am - 10:15am EDT
Conference Lobby

BREAK

10:15am EDT

Streamlining Success: Saving Time with Smarter Processes (Customer Panel)

Tuesday April 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am EDT

TBA

Hear firsthand from EnergyCAP users who have transformed their energy and utility management. This panel will explore how organizations streamline workflows, automate bill processing, and improve reporting using EnergyCAP's solution suite. Gain insights, best practices, and real-world strategies to save time and enhance efficiency.

Moderators

Dan Behringer

Chief Project Officer, EnergyCAP

Daniel Behringer serves as EnergyCAP’s Chief Project Officer, leading EnergyCAP’s Project Management Office in the delivery of professional services including EnergyCAP implementation, configuration, and training. Behringer works closely with Management and the PMO team to improve... Read More →

Speakers

Dru Larson

Sr. System Energy Engineer, Mayo Clinic

Carly Kupka

Energy and Utilities Analyst, University of California San Diego

John Lord

Energy Education Team Manager, Fairfax County Public Schools

John Lord CEM, CSDP, CDSM, CEA, CMVP, AEE FellowColorado State University: BA Spanish - Latin American StudiesMr. Lord has been an Energy Manager for public school districts in Virginia since 2003. He has experience in three school divisions, Amelia County, Loudoun County, and currently... Read More →

Tuesday April 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
TBA

General

11:30am EDT

LUNCH

Tuesday April 22, 2025 11:30am - 12:45pm EDT

Grand Ballroom

Tuesday April 22, 2025 11:30am - 12:45pm EDT
Grand Ballroom 800 Spring Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA, USA

LUNCH

12:45pm EDT

Advanced Reporting

Tuesday April 22, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT

TBA

Unlock the full potential of EnergyCAP’s reporting tools! This session explores advanced reporting techniques, helping you generate meaningful insights, customize reports, and visualize data for better decision-making. Learn how to turn your energy and sustainability data into actionable intelligence.

Speakers

Dan Flanigan

Chief Product Officer, EnergyCAP

Tuesday April 22, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
TBA

Advanced

12:45pm EDT

EnergyCAP Explained: A Complete Guide to the Solution Suite

Tuesday April 22, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT

TBA

EnergyCAP is more than just a utility bill management platform—it’s a complete solution suite designed to streamline energy and sustainability management. In this session, we’ll break down the full range of EnergyCAP’s capabilities, from utility bill accounting and auditing to carbon tracking, chargebacks, reporting, and payments. Whether you’re new to EnergyCAP or looking to maximize its potential, this session will help you understand how the platform’s integrated solutions work together to drive efficiency, cost savings, and sustainability.

Speakers

Sarah Uranowski

Senior Product Marketing Manager, EnergyCAP

Sarah Uranowski comes to EnergyCAP with 15 years of experience in the energy industry, both as an engineer and commercial and marketing leader. As the Senior Product Marketing Manager, Sarah leads the marketing strategy for EnergyCAP’s platforms and services, working across teams... Read More →

Thomas Diliberti

Senior Manager, Energy & Sustainability, EnergyCAP

Tuesday April 22, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
TBA

Beginner

12:45pm EDT

REPAY: Simplify your life with EnergyCAP Bill Pay

Tuesday April 22, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT

TBA

Managing utility payments can be complex and time-consuming, but it doesn’t have to be. In this session, discover how EnergyCAP Bill Pay (powered by REPAY) can streamline your accounts payable workflow by integrating bill entry, auditing, approval, and payment processing—all within EnergyCAP.

Learn how customers are reducing manual work, minimizing late fees, and improving accuracy with automated payment solutions. Whether you’re looking to simplify payment management, improve efficiency, or gain better financial control, this session will show you how EnergyCAP Bill Pay can make your life easier.

Speakers

John Heinz

VP, Strategic Accounts, EnergyCAP

Cassandra Caldwell-Zhao

Sr. Project Engineer Integration Lead, EnergyCAP

Cassandra Caldwell serves as the Integration Lead for EnergyCAP’s Project Engineering team and is based out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She leads integration efforts from requirements gathering through development, testing, and deployment, to produce integrations that enable clients... Read More →

REPAY

Tuesday April 22, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
TBA

Customer

1:45pm EDT

Break

Tuesday April 22, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EDT

Conference Lobby

Tuesday April 22, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
Conference Lobby

BREAK

2:15pm EDT

Advanced Bill CAPture: Automating Utility Bill Processing for Maximum Efficiency

Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm EDT

TBA

Take your utility bill management to the next level with EnergyCAP Bill CAPture—EnergyCAP’s powerful solution for automating bill processing, reducing manual effort, and improving data accuracy. In this session, we’ll dive into advanced bill ingestion, validation, exception handling, and integration workflows to help you streamline operations and eliminate bottlenecks.

Speakers

Beth Calehuff

Customer Success Manager, EnergyCAP

Long before Beth began her journey at EnergyCAP, she knew that energy data tracking, analysis, and reporting were more than a passing interest or phase; they would become her passion in life. At the mere age of 7, she started to track her home’s utility bills, line item-by-line... Read More →

Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm EDT
TBA

Advanced

2:15pm EDT

Getting Started: Setting Up Accounts and Meters for Bill Entry

Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm EDT

TBA

accounts and meters in EnergyCAP. This hands-on session will walk you through the essential steps for structuring your data, ensuring accurate bill entry, and laying the groundwork for meaningful reporting and analysis.
Learn best practices for organizing accounts, assigning meters, and streamlining bill imports to set yourself up for success. Whether you're new to EnergyCAP or looking to refine your setup, this session will provide the practical knowledge you need to manage your energy data with confidence.

Speakers

Ellen Peck

Senior Project Manager, EnergyCAP

Ellen, a Senior Project Manager at EnergyCAP, leverages over 6 years of project management expertise. She guides clients through implementation, not just tailoring EnergyCAP's solutions to their needs but also empowering them for sustained success. Ellen finds satisfaction in helping... Read More →

Michele Markovits

Energy Management Analyst, Miami-Dade County

Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm EDT
TBA

Beginner

2:15pm EDT

The Million-Dollar Mistake: How EnergyCAP Saved the Day

Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm EDT

TBA

What if a simple billing oversight could cost your organization millions?

Join Carly Kupka, Energy and Utilities Analyst from UC San Diego, as she shares how EnergyCAP’s customizable audit flags helped detect costly billing errors—before they became expensive problems. Learn how automated anomaly detection for duplicate bills, abnormal costs, and unusual usage has transformed error detection from a manual, time-consuming task to a streamlined, proactive process. Discover how fine-tuning audit flags can safeguard your budget, improve accuracy, and ensure financial accountability. Don’t miss this real-world success story on how EnergyCAP prevented a million-dollar mistake!

Speakers

Carly Kupka

Energy and Utilities Analyst, University of California San Diego

Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm EDT
TBA

Customer

3:30pm EDT

Break

Tuesday April 22, 2025 3:30pm - 3:45pm EDT

Conference Lobby

Tuesday April 22, 2025 3:30pm - 3:45pm EDT
Conference Lobby

BREAK

3:45pm EDT

Estimating Utility Costs: Budgeting & Accrual Best Practices

Tuesday April 22, 2025 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT

TBA

Accurate utility cost forecasting is essential for effective financial planning, but fluctuating rates, seasonal variations, and complex billing structures can make budgeting a challenge. In this session, we’ll explore best practices for estimating utility costs, setting realistic budgets, and managing accruals to ensure financial accuracy and avoid unexpected shortfalls.
Learn how to leverage EnergyCAP’s tools to analyze historical trends, predict future expenses, and streamline accrual processes for better financial reporting. Whether you're responsible for setting utility budgets or managing end-of-period financials, this session will equip you with practical strategies to improve your forecasting and financial management.

Speakers

Josh Berkheimer

Senior Project Manager, EnergyCAP

As a Project Manager with EnergyCAP, Josh has the opportunity to work with clients daily, assisting them throughout the implementation process. His goal is to help EnergyCAP fit each client’s individual needs and to provide them with the tools to ensure success in the future.With... Read More →

Tuesday April 22, 2025 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
TBA

Advanced

3:45pm EDT

Entering Bill Data: Hands-On Practice with Sample Bills

Tuesday April 22, 2025 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT

TBA

This interactive session will walk you through the step-by-step process of entering bill data, ensuring accuracy, and avoiding common mistakes. Using sample bills, you'll practice entering key details, handling exceptions, and verifying data for proper reporting and analysis.
Perfect for both new and experienced users, this session will help you build confidence in bill entry workflows, improve efficiency, and ensure your utility data is clean and reliable. Bring your questions and get ready to dive in!

Speakers

Ellen Peck

Senior Project Manager, EnergyCAP

Tuesday April 22, 2025 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
TBA

Beginner

3:45pm EDT

From Pitch to Purchase: Winning Support for Software Investment

Tuesday April 22, 2025 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT

TBA

Securing buy-in for new software (or cool EnergyCAP add-ons you learn about at Catalyst) can be a challenge—but the right approach makes all the difference. Join Markus from CSU Fullerton as he shares firsthand experience on how to build a compelling business case, demonstrate ROI, and navigate the approval process for energy and sustainability software investments.

Learn proven strategies to gain stakeholder support and turn your pitch into a purchase.

Speakers

Markus Endter

Utility & Energy Analyst, California State University, Fullerton

With a BA & MA in Applied Mathematics and professional certifications in Energy Management and Measurement & Verification, I bring a rigorous analytical approach to energy solutions. Since beginning my career in energy efficiency in 2015, I have served in several key roles that harness... Read More →

Tuesday April 22, 2025 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
TBA

Customer

5:30pm EDT

Welcome Reception Cocktails and Networking

Tuesday April 22, 2025 5:30pm - 8:00pm EDT

Wrap up day one of Catalyst with an evening of networking and conversation at the Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center’s restaurant and bar - right downstairs from the conference area. Join us for drinks, light bites, and casual connections as you meet fellow attendees, speakers, and industry peers in a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you're reconnecting with colleagues or making new connections, come raise a glass and enjoy great company.

Tuesday April 22, 2025 5:30pm - 8:00pm EDT

After Hours