VIRTUAL FALL MEETING AGENDA
All sessions will be accessible via Zoom. Session times listed on the program are in EASTERN TIME.
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
1:00pm – 2:15pm ET
Welcome, Introductions, and Program Update
This session will provide an update on AERC activities and programs – including completed 2020 initiatives, those that are ongoing, and AERC’s 2021 – 2023 strategic initiatives.
- Nicole Blackshear, AERC Managing Director
- Shannon Christie, AERC Program Manager
- Ralph Vasami, AERC Executive Director
Federal Tax Credit 25C
- Ralph Vasami, AERC Executive Director
2:30pm – 3:30pm ET
AERC Automation Kick-Off Meeting
During this session, AERC’s automation goals and outcomes will be presented along with the proposed roadmap of the AERC Automation Program.
- Shannon Christie, AERC Program Manager
- Lucy Albin, AERC Program Associate
4:00pm – 5:00pm ET
AERC Certification Webinar on Commercial Secondary Windows, Awnings, and Roller Shutters
This session will provide key information on what you need to know when planning for the AERC window attachment certification process. While some information is relevant to all manufacturers interested in certifying, there will be a special focus on the new product categories introduced in 2020: commercial secondary windows, awnings, and roller shutters
- Lucy Albin, AERC Program Associate
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020
1:00pm – 1:45pm ET
AERC Marketing/Label Redesign Committee
The AERC Marketing Team will host a session covering top marketing and communication initiatives achieved throughout the last half of 2020 as well as an outlook on what’s next in 2021. The session will speak to media outreach, the updated consumer website, the re-design process and consumer survey project undertaken to complete the residential label. The AERC Marketing Team will offer a look ahead at what’s next in 2021 including the completion of the residential label, the launch of the awning and roller shutter program and the marketing action items planned for its promotion, and more.
CEE Lighting & Home for Tomorrow Competition Updates
The AERC Marketing Team will provide a high-level overview of its partnership with the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) on the Lighting & Home for Tomorrow competition. During the presentation, the team will highlight AERC members who entered projects in the competition, any winners, and major takeaways from this year-long competition.
- Paul Hagar, AERC
- Danielle Meyer, AERC
2:00pm – 3:00pm ET
AERC Certification Committee Meeting
The Certification Committee, AERC’s member group responsible for creating and managing its certification standards, will review, discuss, and vote on any proposed updates to the standards (AERC 100, 300, 301, 302, and 400). The Committee is looking for additional members, please contact Connor O’Rourke if you are interested in joining.
- Lucy Albin, AERC Program Associate
3:30pm – 4:30pm ET
AERC Outreach and Utility Working Group
The AERC Utility Working Group will hold its normal monthly meeting, and share updates and information related to conference attendance and utility outreach.
- Shannon Christie, AERC Program Manager
AERC Office Hours
AERC and Intertek (Program Administrator) staff will be available to discuss company-specific topics and needs, including certification planning, budgeting, marketing plans, and outreach to customers or suppliers. Contact Lucy Albin to reserve a time slot during the week of November 16.