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VIDEO: Val Jensen Kicks off EFX18 with Local, Regional and National Perspectives
Posted by Carol Lindstrom | 5/15/2018
Val Jensen, Senior Vice President, Customer Operations, Commonwealth Edison, set the tone for EFX18 with an forward-looking keynote address about the utility of the future.
Channel the future with Conduit at Efficiency Exchange!
Posted by Stephanie Lane | 5/10/2018
A lot has changed in the world of energy efficiency over the past several decades. We’ve evolved from incandescent bulbs to LEDs, advanced heat pump technology in everything from water heaters to clothes dryers and embraced new, demand response technology in commercial buildings. But let’s be real – there’s more work to be done.
Low-income Keys to Success: Utility programs that work
Posted by Melissa Podeszwa | 5/22/2018
Early in the Efficiency Exchange conference, Jess Kincaid of BPA kicked off one of the first sessions with an excellent panel on utility programs for low-income, sharing perspective from both urban and rural, gas and electric, and private and public utilities.
Project Engineer
Posted by Emily Glendening | 5/22/2018
Efficiency Exchange
Efficiency Exchange is the premier networking and learning conference for energy efficiency professionals from across the Northwest. Attendees from public and private utilities, consulting and research firms, government and non-profit organizations will come together to learn and connect to help the region more effectively achieve its energy savings goals. General questions: Contact Veronica Marzilli Registration questions: Contact Maggie Bagan
XMP Initiative | Pumps
This group provides a work space and background material for people interested in NEEA's XMP Initiative and Pumps Research in the region.
NEEA Board of Directors Public Site
The NEEA Board of Directors Public Site provides access to the Corporate Bylaws, appendices section of the Board Meeting pre-read packets and other helpful information. Please contact Jane Waian, at jwaian@neea.org if you are unable to find what you need.Looking for the Board Meeting schedule and pre-read packets? Please visit www.neea.org and go to the calendar page.
Cannabis EEF - Energy Efficiency Trends in the Cannabis Industry
5/23/2018 12:00PM - 1:00PM| 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland Oregon 97209
We are working with Energy Trust of Oregon's Production Efficiency Program for this May 2018 event. This free event consists of a one hour technical presentation followed by fifteen minutes of Q&A. A complimentary lunch and certificates of attendance will be provided. Energy Efficiency Trends in the Cannabis Industry Kevin Campbell Account Manager Energy 350 The rapidly expanding cannabis industry is a significant source of load growth in several states that have legalized recreational use. This load growth coupled with inefficient incumbent technology make the cannabis industry ripe with efficiency potential. However, there are a host of technological and social barriers to unlocking this potential. This presentation will provide an overview of the energy using systems, energy analysis techniques, energy efficiency technologies related to cannabis grow operations. Presenter: As an Account Manager for Energy 350, Kevin has worked with numerous cannabis growers throughout Oregon to evaluate energy efficiency potential and help them reduce their operating costs. However, his work is not limited to cannabis projects. He has experience working on energy projects throughout the industrial and commercial sectors. Kevin has a bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and a masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from Portland State University.
Introduction to power monitoring and submetering
6/05/2018 8:00AM - 12:00PM| Hudson Wisconsin
June 5 in Hudson, WI 8 am–12 pm $49 Hosted by Xcel Energy and Alliant Energy in partnership with Seventhwave This half-day course provides an overview of typical power monitoring systems. Participants will be introduced to power monitoring terms and definitions and will learn the importance of integrating submetering into an energy management program. Learn how demand charges, power factor and load factors impact system operation. We’ll discuss the operational and financial benefits of power monitoring. Find out about typical metering hardware, their features, capabilities, and common applications. Get tips on installing basic to advanced metering techniques and discuss CT/PT operation and system types. Finally, we’ll discuss typical software applications and functionality, including logging and alarming. Participants will leave this course with a basic overview of the capabilities of power monitoring systems and best practices for implementing a power monitoring program. Learn more and register today.
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