Free Energy Resources to Help Your Building Use Less Energy and Save Money
Topic: Free Energy Efficiency Resources to help your building occupants feel more comfortable, use less energy, and save money.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Integrated Design Lab
11:30 - 1:00 pm
IN PERSON: FREE hands-on demonstrations, lab tour, and local case studies
Guest Speaker: Damon Woods
Damon Woods is a research associate professor at University of Idaho and director of the Integrated Design Lab (or IDL) in Boise. The IDL serves as an educational resource to Idaho's architects and engineers. Some of IDL's research projects include analyzing energy use in buildings, exploring bio-based construction materials, and measuring factors that affect occupant health and comfort. Damon studied mechanical engineering at Montana State and Boise State, and completed his doctorate at the University of Idaho.
When not teaching or studying building science, Damon can be found working on his Christmas tree farm together with his wife in Canada.
Guest Speaker: Angela Pilant, LC
Angela Pilant is a Lighting Certified (LC) professional and Senior Energy Specialist/Program Manager with Evergreen Energy Partners. She has more than 28 years of experience in commercial lighting, controls, and energy efficiency, including utility program implementation, manufacturer representation, and consulting. Since joining Evergreen in 2009, Angela has led market transformation initiatives and developed education and training programs that help building professionals understand and implement advanced lighting and controls. She supports the BetterBricks LLLC initiative, providing working with manufacturers, distributors, contractors, designers, utilities, and building stakeholders to translate technical concepts into practical strategies that improve occupant comfort, support efficient building operations, and prepare facilities for future needs.