Mr. Hack serves in the dual roles of the Facilities Manager and Senior Research Engineer for the University of California Irvine's Advanced Power and Energy Program. Mr. Hack has over 25 years of engineering experience and more than 20 years in the arenas of combustion, alternative energy resources, and environmental stewardship. Mr. Hack also has extensive experience in the performance testing of distributed generation combined cooling, heat and power systems (DG-CCHP), helping to develop the initial testing protocol standards for such systems. Mr Hack's efforts extend beyond the University itself with research programs and activities addressing DG-CCHP integration into new and as-built facilities and post commissioning performance testing of these systems.

Prior to joining the staff at UCI, Mr. Hack was a field engineer for Fossil Energy Research, conducting test and system optimization programs for utility power plants' combustion and post combustion emission control systems.

Mr. Hack has a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of California. He also has credentials as a Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Distributed Generation Certified Professional (DGCP), and Certified Sustainable Development Professional (CSDP), all from the Association of Energy Engineers.

Mr. Ring is Vice-President, South Bay Risk Management & Insurance Services. He has management, marketing and business development responsibilities for commercial insurance brokerage and risk management firm specializing in helping companies of all sizes manage risks associated with implementing renewable energy, alternative energy, energy efficiency and related technology.

Mr. Miller has over 14 years experience in mechanical/process project design and engineering project management. He has served as the principal design engineer and engineer of record for central plant projects, microelectronic and bio-pharmaceutical facilities, high-rise office buildings, manufacturing and energy efficiency studies and retrofits.

Mr. Miller has extensive experience in hydronics, energy analyses and in the development of energy conservation measures. He also has extensive experience in troubleshooting and commissioning HVAC systems and controls. Through his experience in the field he also has innovated design and retrofit solutions for dozens of projects. His professional activities have included serving on ASHRAE Technical Committee on Controls (TC-1.4), and serving on the local chapter of AEE. Mr. Miller has added his skills and knowledge to the design of several award-winning energy retrofit projects.

Mauri Paz is a consultant with E2 ManageTech, Inc. (E2) Mr. Paz has more than seven years of experience in the field of Environmental Engineering consulting and Energy Management. Mr. Paz has worked in remediation and compliance projects in more than four South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)-regulated refineries; he has also conducted several conceptual site models, completed Phase I ESA Reports, Phase II Site Investigations. In addition, he has conducted several energy audits, conducted EMIS design and implementation, and aided the mergers and acquisitions sector in several projects. His main focus of study and research during his education were costal contamination, small engines efficiency, alternative fuels (biodiesel from corn), sustainable systems, and wastewater plant design. Mr. Paz has a Bachelors and Master in Chemical Engineering, is a Registered Professional Engineer, and a Certified Energy Manager.

Gene Beck is President of EnviroTech Financial, Inc. in Orange, California. EnviroTech Financial is a commercial lender that specializes in the financing of renewable energy projects. The company provides operating and capital lease financing, energy purchase contracts and direct corporate term debt on renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

Mr. Beck is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and Certified Lease Professional (CLP).

Nataka is an Energy Engineer in Arup's Los Angeles office specializing in energy cost savings analysis, field testing analysis, M&V, and sustainable energy solutions. Mr. White is Certified Measurement and Verification Professional.

Jack Rosenthal is a long time CEM of AEE. He is a Professional Electrical Engineer. His experience in Energy Management has been on Corporate Energy Management Staff, Line Management, Design Engineering, Managing and Engineering of 3rd party utility programs, over 300 Energy Audits and Performance Contracting for Energy Projects.

Mr. Jonker has more than 37 years of experience in the environmental and energy fields in various capacities, ranging from oil and gas production research engineer to environmental attorney to Board Chairman of a successful technology development company. He has in-depth experience in all phases of regulatory and governmental affairs, focusing on "big picture", high level policy issues while maintaining the ability to get involved hands-on in complex negotiations with regulatory agencies. He assists clients with the inclusion of environmental issues in their strategic planning, using his working knowledge in the regulatory arena gained over many years as well as his experience as an executive at various companies ranging from start-up to the largest gas utility in the country. Mr. Jonker has served as policy and expert witness before numerous regulatory, quasi-judicial and legislative bodies, including the US EPA, the California Air Resources Board, the California PUC, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the South Coast Air Quality Management District Hearing Board and Governing Board. He served two terms on the SCAQMD's Advisory Council, five consecutive terms on EPA's Clean Air Act Advisory Committee, and on the California Governor's Permit Reform Advisory Committee. Mr. Jonker holds BS and MS degrees in Chemical Engineering, cum laude, from the University of Southern California and a Juris Doctor, with honors, from Western State University.