Catalyst Atlanta 2025: Full Schedule

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8:00am EDT

Coffee & Networking

Wednesday April 23, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EDT

Rise and shine—it’s time for another great day! Start your morning with hot coffee, a delicious breakfast, and casual conversation before diving into the day’s sessions. Whether you’re looking to swap insights from Day One, make new connections, or just wake up with caffeine in hand, this is the perfect way to ease into the day. Grab a bite, chat with fellow attendees, and get ready for another round of learning, networking, and fun. See you there! ☕🥐

Wednesday April 23, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Conference Lobby

BREAK

9:30am EDT

The Bottom Line: Maximizing Savings and ROI (Customer Panel)

Wednesday April 23, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am EDT

TBA

When it comes to energy management, the ultimate goal is clear—reducing costs and maximizing return on investment (ROI). In this panel, EnergyCAP customers will share real-world success stories on how they have identified cost-saving opportunities, streamlined utility management, and demonstrated measurable ROI within their organizations.
Hear firsthand how organizations are leveraging EnergyCAP to detect billing errors, optimize procurement, track energy performance, and justify energy efficiency investments. Panelists will discuss the strategies, challenges, and best practices that have helped them make a significant financial impact.
Join us for this insightful discussion and take away practical tips to help your organization save money, improve efficiency, and get the most value from EnergyCAP.

Moderators

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 →

Speakers

Michael Hoffman

Energy Manager, University of Arizona

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 →

Melanie Stewart

Sustainability Manager, Optimized Systems now IMEG

I work at Optimized Systems, an Omaha-based (but doing work in 7 states) specialty engineering and energy sustainability firm. Our primary mission is to help building owners and managers achieve and maintain the optimum balance of occupant comfort and safety, building performance... Read More →

Amy DaSilva

Fiscal and Data Analyst, City of Baltimore

Wednesday April 23, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
TBA

General

10:45am EDT

Break

Wednesday April 23, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am EDT

Conference Lobby

Wednesday April 23, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Conference Lobby

BREAK

11:30am EDT

M&V Best Practices: Measuring & Verifying Energy Savings with Confidence

Wednesday April 23, 2025 11:30am - 12:45pm EDT

TBA

Accurately measuring and verifying energy savings is essential for justifying projects, securing funding, and demonstrating the impact of efficiency initiatives. In this session, we’ll explore Measurement & Verification (M&V) best practices, covering key methodologies, common challenges, and how to ensure reliable, defensible results.
Learn how to leverage EnergyCAP to streamline M&V processes, track energy performance over time, and apply industry standards such as IPMVP (International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol). Whether you're managing energy projects, reporting savings, or looking to enhance data accuracy, this session will provide the insights and tools needed to effectively measure and communicate your energy efficiency successes.

Speakers

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 →

Wednesday April 23, 2025 11:30am - 12:45pm EDT
TBA

Advanced

11:30am EDT

Mastering the Bills Module: Efficient Utility Bill Management Strategies

Wednesday April 23, 2025 11:30am - 12:45pm EDT

TBA

Unlock the full potential of EnergyCAP’s Bills Module and take control of your utility bill management with efficient workflows, automation, and strategic insights. This session will provide a deep dive into key features, including Batches, Bill Lists, Bill Import, Accruals, and Bill Export, to help you streamline bill processing from start to finish.
Learn how to navigate the module menu, organize and audit bills, efficiently manage imports, track accruals, and seamlessly export bill data for financial reporting and analysis. Whether you're looking to refine your bill entry process, improve accuracy, or optimize financial reconciliation, this session will equip you with best practices to save time, reduce errors, and enhance utility cost management.

Speakers

Lorenzo Reyes

Customer Success Manager, EnergyCAP

Lorenzo Reyes is a Customer Success Manager at EnergyCAP, dedicated to helping clients maximize the value of their EnergyCAP solutions. With a collaborative approach and a strong focus on customer satisfaction, Lorenzo works closely with organizations to ensure they achieve their... Read More →

Wednesday April 23, 2025 11:30am - 12:45pm EDT
TBA

Beginner

11:30am EDT

Real Results: How Customers Use the Full EnergyCAP Suite to Drive Impact

Wednesday April 23, 2025 11:30am - 12:45pm EDT

TBA

EnergyCAP’s full suite of solutions empowers organizations to streamline utility management, enhance sustainability tracking, and drive financial savings. In this session, hear firsthand how customers are leveraging the complete EnergyCAP platform to optimize workflows, improve decision-making, and maximize their impact.
The University of Arizona will share its vision for a future fully powered by the EnergyCAP solution suite, highlighting the benefits of integrating utility bill management, carbon tracking, business intelligence, and advanced interval data analysis. Learn how organizations like yours can break down data silos, enhance reporting, and create a more efficient and sustainable energy management strategy.
Join us to see how a fully integrated approach with EnergyCAP can transform operations and help you achieve your energy and sustainability goals.

Speakers

Michael Hoffman

Energy Manager, University of Arizona

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 →

Wednesday April 23, 2025 11:30am - 12:45pm EDT
TBA

Customer

12:45pm EDT

LUNCH

Wednesday April 23, 2025 12:45pm - 2:00pm EDT

TBA

Wednesday April 23, 2025 12:45pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA

LUNCH

2:00pm EDT

Bill Audits: Ensuring Accuracy and Validating Your Utility Bills

Wednesday April 23, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT

TBA

Don’t let billing errors go unnoticed! Learn how to audit your utility bills effectively, identify discrepancies, and recover lost funds. This session provides practical tips for validating charges and improving financial oversight.

Speakers

Lorenzo Reyes

Customer Success Manager, EnergyCAP

Wednesday April 23, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
TBA

Beginner

3:15pm EDT

Next-Level Carbon Accounting: How AFL is Leveraging CarbonHub for Sustainability & Compliance

Wednesday April 23, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm EDT

TBA

As organizations face increasing sustainability goals and regulatory requirements, advanced carbon accounting has become essential for accurate reporting and strategic decision-making. In this session, AFL will share how they are utilizing EnergyCAP’s CarbonHub to track, manage, and report on carbon emissions with precision. Learn how CarbonHub facilitates Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions tracking, enhances data transparency, and supports compliance with evolving environmental regulations.

Whether you’re looking to improve sustainability reporting or build a stronger carbon reduction strategy, this session will provide real-world insights and best practices from AFL’s experience.

Speakers

Brandon Money

Global Energy & Efficiency Manager, AFL Global

Brandon is a member of AFL's ESG Team serving as the Global Energy & Efficiency Manager focusing on AFL's Scope 1 and 2 Emissions reductions goals for 63 company locations worldwide. Previous experience in energy industry include power generation with Duke Energy and renewable energy... Read More →

Wednesday April 23, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm EDT
TBA

Advanced

3:15pm EDT

Break

Wednesday April 23, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm EDT

Conference Lobby

Wednesday April 23, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm EDT
Conference Lobby

BREAK

3:15pm EDT

Small Steps, Big Impact: How Miami-Dade County Drives Efficiency and Savings with EnergyCAP

Wednesday April 23, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm EDT

TBA

From changing a single lightbulb to upgrading an entire streetlight system, every efficiency improvement contributes to meaningful energy and cost savings. In this session, Miami-Dade County will share how they leverage EnergyCAP’s full suite of solutions to track, manage, and optimize energy use across a diverse portfolio of facilities and infrastructure.
Discover how small, incremental changes—when combined with data-driven insights, utility tracking, and strategic planning—can lead to significant operational efficiencies, financial savings, and sustainability progress. Whether your organization is tackling facility upgrades, energy conservation programs, or large-scale efficiency projects, this session will provide real-world strategies and lessons learned to help you make the most of your energy management efforts.

Speakers

Daniella Weston

Senior Manager of Demand Generation & Operations, EnergyCAP

Michele Markovits

Energy Management Analyst, Miami-Dade County

Wednesday April 23, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm EDT
TBA

Customer

3:45pm EDT

Deep Dive into Interval Data: Unlocking Granular Insights for Smarter Energy Management

Wednesday April 23, 2025 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT

TBA

Interval data provides a detailed, real-time look at energy usage patterns, helping organizations pinpoint inefficiencies, optimize operations, and reduce costs. In this session, we’ll take a deep dive into interval data, exploring how to collect, analyze, and leverage it for better decision-making.
Learn how EnergyCAP’s tools can help you identify peak demand periods, detect anomalies, track real-time performance, and validate energy savings from efficiency projects. Whether you're looking to optimize load management, enhance reporting, or improve sustainability efforts, this session will equip you with the insights needed to make data-driven energy decisions with confidence.

Speakers

John Heinz

VP, Strategic Accounts, EnergyCAP

Wednesday April 23, 2025 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
TBA

Advanced

3:45pm EDT

Organizing for Insights: Grouping Sites and Meters for Reporting and Benchmarking

Wednesday April 23, 2025 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT

TBA

Effective energy management starts with well-structured data. In this session, we’ll explore best practices for grouping sites and meters in EnergyCAP to improve reporting, benchmarking, and analysis.
Learn how to organize facilities, categorize meters, and structure data hierarchies to uncover meaningful insights, compare performance across locations, and streamline energy tracking. Whether you're managing a single campus, a citywide portfolio, or a multi-department organization, this session will provide practical strategies to help you gain clarity, accuracy, and deeper analytics from your energy data.

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 →

Wednesday April 23, 2025 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
TBA

Beginner

3:45pm EDT

Simplifying Cost Allocation with Chargebacks and Bill Splits

Wednesday April 23, 2025 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT

TBA

Accurately allocating utility costs across departments, buildings, or tenants can be complex, but EnergyCAP makes it easier with chargebacks and bill splits. This session will explore how to streamline cost allocation, ensure fairness, and improve financial transparency using EnergyCAP’s powerful tools.
Learn how to set up and manage chargebacks, automate bill splitting, and create clear, auditable records to simplify internal billing and budgeting. Whether you're managing costs across a campus, government facilities, or multi-use properties, this session will provide best practices and real-world examples to help you efficiently distribute utility expenses and enhance financial accountability.

Speakers

Josh Berkheimer

Senior Project Manager, EnergyCAP

Wednesday April 23, 2025 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
TBA

Customer

6:00pm EDT

After Hours: The Painted Duck

Wednesday April 23, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

The Painted Duck

Unwind after a day of sessions and join us for a fun-filled evening at The Painted Duck in Atlanta! Connect with fellow attendees over great food, craft cocktails, and a variety of gaming experiences, including duckpin bowling, bocce, and more. Whether you're looking to network, relax, or show off your competitive side, this is the perfect way to cap off your day. Don't miss this chance to mix, mingle, and make lasting connections in a lively, unique setting!

Wednesday April 23, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
The Painted Duck

After Hours