Continuing Education Conference 2009
Download the PowerPoint presentations in the subject areas of Incentives for Energy Conservation, Water Conservation, Trichloroethylene Alternatives, and Current and Future High Hazard Substances.
Incentives for Energy Conservation
Each organization presented opportunities for companies to realize benefits from energy conservation.
- Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
- NStar
- National Grid
- USEPA
- Massachusetts Department of Revenue
Water Conservation
Several water conservation case studies were presented.
- Burt Process Rainwater Harvesting
- Lightolier Water Conservation
- Vicor Water Conservation
- Valley Plating Zero Discharge
- SouthCoast Water Reduction Case Study
Trichloroethylene Alternatives
TURI lab personnel presented some of their work on TCE alternatives, while other TURI personnel discussed health and safety of alternatives and presented an update on the state's list of Higher Hazard Substances.
Current and Future High Hazard Substances
Presenters gave an update on federal and state regulations on High Hazard Substances and some new technologies to replace or reduce the use of these chemicals.
- Formaldehyde-free Through Hole Plating
- New NESHSAP Regulations for Surface Finishers
- Organically Stabilised Electroless Nickel Process
- High Hazard Substance Overview
