Arkansas Advanced Energy, U.S. Green Building Council to co-host “Advancing Energy Efficiency in Arkansas” panel August 28
In partnership with U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Arkansas Advanced Energy Association (AAEA) will host its next Quarterly Charge, themed “Advancing Energy Efficiency in Arkansas,” on August 28, 2025, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at 1403 E 6th Street in Little Rock.
Hosted at Entegrity Headquarters, the first LEED Zero Energy certified project in the United States, the event will bring together energy professionals, local government leaders, and industry stakeholders to explore how energy efficiency supports reliability, cost management, and community resilience. The panel, to be moderated by April Ambrose, Director of Workforce Development for Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation, will include:
Manuel Wiese, Senior Environmental and Energy Policy Manager, Arkansas Energy Office (AEO): State programs
Timothy D. Unruh, PhD, PE, CEM, Executive Director, National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO): ESPC mechanism & best practices
Todd Dixon, Co-Owner, SunCrop Solar and Energy Solutions: Existing Homes - utility rebates, energy efficiency rebate programs
Chris Kell, Partner, Payne Kell: New Construction - Energy Star
Jonathan Rasburry, C-PACE Administrator, Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation: CPACE and market-based financing tools
Representative from USGBC: How energy efficiency connects to LEED in practice
“Energy efficiency is one of the most practical and cost-effective ways we can improve reliability, reduce long-term costs, and build more resilient communities across Arkansas. By bringing together municipal leaders, industry experts, and innovative financing tools, this Quarterly Charge will help turn good ideas into real impact.”
The event is free for AAEA and USGBC members and $20 for non-members. Members and non-members must RSVP by August 19. One hour of continuing education credit will be available via self-reporting.
In 2019, Entegrity Headquarters was certified LEED Platinum and LEED Zero Energy, becoming the first LEED Zero Energy certified project in the United States and second in the world. The building was also awarded ILFI’s Zero Energy certification and is on the Historic Register.
Entegrity Headquarters (photo courtesy of Entegrity)
About the Arkansas Advanced Energy Association
As the state’s trade organization for the energy sector, AAEA is dedicated to growing Arkansas’s economy through expanded utilization of diverse energy technologies, including energy efficiency, demand response, natural gas electric generation, solar, wind, hydro, nuclear, electric vehicles, alternative fuels and smart grid. AAEA’s nonprofit arm, the Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation, promotes greater public understanding of advanced energy in Arkansas through research, public education programs, and economic and workforce development. For more information about Arkansas Advanced Energy and its upcoming initiatives, please visit https://arkansasadvancedenergy.com/.
About U.S. Green Building Council
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) accelerates and scales the transformation of the built environment to minimize climate impacts and enhance the well-being of people, the environment, and communities worldwide. USGBC leads market transformation through LEED and other green building certification and enablement programs, robust educational offerings, an international network of industry leaders, the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, the Center for Green Schools, and advocacy in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities. For more information, visit usgbc.org and connect on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.