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Cracking the Small/Medium Building Market with C-PACE       by Tracy Phillips, CEM, CDSM, CMVP, Director at SRS and Colorado C-PACE Thursday, April 8, 2021   2:00 – 3:00 PM (EDT) President Biden’s “Build Back Better” Plan, which is designed to build a modern, sustainable infrastructure and an equitable clean energy future, calls for “retrofitting four million buildings over…

The first two internationally presented CIEP programs were held virtually in November and December 2020 in Saudi Arabia, instructed by Mr. Albert Williams with remotely proctored certification exams. “Industrial sector consumes more than 45% of total primary energy in Saudi Arabia, most of this percentage goes to the industries of steel, petrochemical and cement with…

Hearthstone Utilities Inc., a holding company, distributes and sells natural gas to end-use residential, commercial, and industrial customers. It distributes approximately 26 billion cubic feet of natural gas to approximately 80,400 customers through regulated utilities operating in Indiana, Maine, Montana, North Carolina, and Ohio. The Company’s other operations include natural gas production and natural gas…

The AEE BAU Student Chapter at the Al-Balqa University organized a competition webinar on Monday 22th of February 2021 between five undergraduate students about to graduate. The competition was moderated by AEE BAU Student Chapter President Eng Lina Al-Hindi, EMIT, and judged by two AEE members Eng Shifaa Khatatbeh, CEM®, CEA™, CMVP®, CLEP, CBCP, and…

ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Code – New Requirements or Changes to Increase the Energy Efficiency of New Building Construction       by Keith Waters, Manager of Industry Standards at Schneider Electric Tuesday, March 23, 2021  2:00 – 3:00 PM (EST) You have chosen to construct a new building and would like to know the most recent energy efficiency requirements developed by…

Energy Management in Local Communities: From Opportunity to Impact       by Andrei Ceclan, Certified Energy Manager, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca Thursday, March 18, 2021  2:00 PM (EST) | 8:00 PM (EET/GMT+2)  Streaming Live from Romania Presented in English A brief and evidence-based webinar on how local communities (cities and towns) can approach the energy flow is proposed, with…

The Future of Green Hydrogen        Catherine Luthin, President at Luthin Associates, Inc.  Trish Walker, Director in Business Development for the East Region at Liberty Utilities Sanjay Shrestha, Chief Strategy Officer at Plug Power Wednesday, December 9, 2020 | 2:00-3:00pm (EDT)  As we continue to advance towards a zero-emission economy, there are many sectors that could be…

A Guide to the Labyrinth of M&V Presentation Topic: High Performance & Green Buildings       by Angel Moreno, Senior Program Manager at Frontier Energy Thursday, January 21, 2021 | 2:00-3:00pm (EST)  This is the story of an energy efficiency measure; a measure who wandered the labyrinth of M&V. It was spurred on the journey by a potential study…

Becoming a Leader in Energy & Sustainability       by Ziad Haddad, LEED, CEM, CBCP, CWEP, Senior Director of Physical Plant at the Lebanese American University Thursday, February 11, 2021  11:00 am (U.S. EST) | 6:00 pm (GMT+2)  Streaming Live from Beirut Presented in English A new type of leaders is needed today. One that can make the sustainability goals…

Hydronic Additives: Improving the Efficiency of Water Based Heating and Cooling Systems     by Dale Edginton, Operations Manager – North America at Endo Enterprises (UK) Ltd., and Will Wilson, Sustainability Manager at Pace Solutions Tuesday, February 23, 2021  |  2:00-3:00 PM (EST) Water is used in millions of closed loop heating/cooling systems across North America. Hydronic Additives are a new…

Empowering Energy Engineers with Advanced Industrial Analytics Industrial Energy Savings Often Unobserved by Energy Auditors     by Carson Drake, Co-Founder & Vice President at GrayMatter, Erik Udstuen, Co-Founder & CEO at TwinThread and Gary Peterson, Senior Consultant at GrayMatter Wednesday, September 2, 2020 | 2:00-3:00pm (EDT)  Advanced Industrial Analytics super-charges the existing human expertise in the boardroom, manufacturing plant, and commercial facility.   It can answer a question no…

PulseIQ’s mission is to serve master-meter multifamily properties with reliable, impactful and innovative energy efficiency solutions. Our U-Sentry™ Energy Management Solution controls and optimizes energy consumption and provides unrivaled data-driven insights and analysis across your entire HVAC system. PulseIQ is the only energy management solution specifically designed for master-meter multifamily and small commercial properties. The…

    Founded in 1989, Cimetrics is a world leader and innovator in the field of physical world analytics and is a supplier of cybersecurity and networking technology for automation systems in buildings and facilities. Cimetrics’ flagship solution, Analytika, is a hardware and software monitoring-based commissioning platform that mines an extensive set of BAS data and…

The Energy Exchange event is going virtual in 2020, bringing efficient-resilient-secure energy and water management solutions directly to wherever YOU are August 10-14. AEE will be an exhibitor at the event’s virtual Trade Show. The Federal Energy Management Program and the U.S. Department of Energy have modified this year’s Energy Exchange to a one-time virtual training event conducted…

Jordan is proving to be the best for sustainable recovery from the pandemic, thanks to AEE members. Current AEE President Samer Zawaydeh and the first president of the AEE Jordan Chapter, Hanna Zaghloul, were quoted in an article about Jordan’s efforts to diversify its energy mix and start developing local resources.  Larry Good, Director of International Member…

How Industrial Energy Projects Get Done   by Jerry Zolkowski, PE, CEM, Principal Engineer at DNVGL Tuesday, August 25, 2020 | 2:00-3:00pm (EDT)  While energy consumption and efficiency are a concern for most companies, it is not a top issue.  In fact, energy efficiency may not even be on the radar.  It is trumped by more pressing problems…

Integration Strategies in Net Zero and High Performance Facilities   by Jason Fierko, PE, CEM, LEED AP, Principal, Mechanical Engineer at EwingCole Thursday, August 13, 2020 | 2:00-3:00pm (EDT)  A case study will be presented to highlight the successful strategies associated with integration of the number of different automation, control and monitoring systems that are prevalent on…

Sustainably Lowering your Cost While Improving Reliability: Could You Benefit from a Microgrid?     by Matt Haakenstad, PE, CEM, VP, Electric Services at Kinect Energy, Inc. Tuesday, September 15, 2020 | 2:00-3:00pm (EDT)  Case Study:  An evaluation of electric supply options for your organization can uncover ways to reduce cost, improve reliability and meet sustainability goals. This approach…

Harnessing the Power of People: Achieving Your Energy Targets through Employee Suggestions     by Andrew Cooper, P. Eng, B. Comm, CEM, CMVP, Energy Specialist at New Gold, Inc. Wednesday, September 30, 2020 | 2:00-3:00pm (EDT)  What do you do when the fruit from the low-hanging fruit tree has been picked? You turn to your hands, eyes and…

HVAC Concepts was founded in 1985 and became part of the Fidelity Building Service Group in 2017. HVAC Concepts is in the business of creating today’s smart building systems using the best of intelligent equipment and devices that will work and perform optimally today and well into the future. Our optimization capabilities have led our…

​George Joseph Benda, Jr., (1953-2020) received a Bachelor of Science degree from Rockford College in 1975 and his Master of Science degree from the University of Chicago in 1977.  He spent his career in the field of environmental sustainability and energy management. Prior to retirement in 2018, Benda was owner of Chelsea Group, Ltd., a…

Jon Feldman is the Senior Technical Officer for Industrial Energy Efficiency in the IESO’s Energy Efficiency department, which delivers energy efficiency incentive programs to Ontario’s electricity users. In this role, Jon is responsible for all technical aspects of the programs including managing the technical review process for large custom applications submitted to the industrial program….

Pain Points and Solutions for Successful Energy Submetering       by Susan Freed, Energy and Sustainability Project Manager for County of San Diego Sandy Houck, Energy Engineer at stok Thursday, November 19, 2020 | 2:00-3:00pm (EDT)  In the age of climate crisis mitigation through reduction of building energy use, energy management is the most impactful bang-for-the-buck in the toolbox of…

How Changes to Time of Use (TOU) Rates are Impacting Commercial & Industrial Customers     by Jim Dodenhoff, Principal at Silent Running, LLC Thursday, October 22, 2020 | 2:00-3:00pm (EDT)  The significant penetration of solar energy in the electricity supply mix, especially in Western U.S. states, has resulted in profound changes to the shape of electricity system…

Through its International Awards Program, the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) shines light on the important work that is being done by individuals, organizations, agencies, and corporations. These awards identify those who exemplify the very best in their fields. The International Awards, traditionally presented at the AEE World Energy Conference & Expo, will be presented this year on Wednesday,…

CIET has been hard at work providing alternative training options for its learners through virtual real-time classrooms. This has allowed their participants to continue accessing CIET training in a safe manner, which protects both their participants and their trainers. They have been able to keep existing registrations, and have been able to recruit new participants – who have largely…

The first batch of engineers to take the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) training course and exam were successful and happy with the delivery of the course online in Jordan. The 4 day course was delivered to 10 attendees while each of them sat in the comfort of their home. Ten engineers with two trainers managed…

On April 14 – 16, 2020, an online training course for The Performance Contracting & Funding (PCF) was held for the first time in Dubai. Candidates who attended were very pleased with the interactive session, which ran from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Candidates from different emirates joined the session, including one from Bahrain. Companies represented included DEWA, Etihad Esco.,…

The Institute of Energy Professionals Africa (IEPA), together with its training partners in Nigeria, Stratagem Energy Management Company and the AEE Nigeria Chapter, successfully delivered CEM training by Hybrid Live-streaming the training to 13 delegates over 6 days. Their CEM trainer, Albert Williams, Live-streamed to the class in Lagos with Olakunle Owoeye, their trainer-in-training for CEM, managing…

U.S. States and Cities: The Unstoppable Move Toward 100% Renewable Energy By: Nancy Najarian, Clean Energy Consultant, NAJ Enterprises, LLP Scheduled Speaker at 2020 AEE East Energy Conference & Expo Tuesday, May 12, 2020 | 2:00-3:00pm (EDT)  A study published in August 2019, Renewables on the Rise: A Decade of Progress Toward a Clean Energy Future, describes the…

The Utility of the Future: New Technology, New Utility Programs, and New Services   by Glenn Remington, CEM, Energy Engineer at Consumer Energy Tuesday, August 11, 2020 | 2:00-3:00pm (EDT)  To enable the smart grid future and enable utility customers to leverage advanced facility analytics to optimize facilities energy use, and participate interactive utility programs such as…

Lessons Learned from Industrial Auditing   by Kevin Vidmar, CEM, CRM, CEA, CPEnMS, AEE Fellow, Vice President of Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. Tuesday, August 4, 2020 | 2:00-3:00pm (EDT)  Performing and energy assessment of industrial operations often employs additional skills and considerations beyond the typical residential or commercial toolkits.  For example, Process equipment energy use is very…

Innovative Financing Approaches that are Expanding the Opportunity for EE Upgrades in the Marketplace By: Scott Ringlein, President, The Energy Alliance Group of North America Scheduled Speaker at 2020 AEE East Energy Conference & Expo Thursday, May 7, 2020 | 2:00-3:00pm (EDT)  Statistically speaking, adopting efficiency, conservation, and renewable energy improvements in the industrial and commercial building sectors…

With the slogan “We care for your Health and Ambition”, the AEE Lebanon Training Partner decided to confront all circumstances and switch its pre-scheduled Carbon Reduction Manager (CRM®) training course and exam to online. With 14 registered attendees, the online course was delivered by AEE’s President Mr. Samer Zawaydeh, using Goto Webinar, and was divided…

Energy Consumption During the COVID-19 Pandemic Tuesday, May 5, 2020 | 2:00-3:00pm (EDT)  A global state of emergency in 210 countries has affected all walks of life. With shelter-in-place orders closing factories, offices, schools, and other large buildings, the energy requirements in most areas have declined. These sudden changes are having a profound impact on…

Developing Energy Resilience – A Roadmap By: Bill Taylor, Engineering Manager at Energy Systems Group Tuesday, May 19, 2020 | 2:00-3:00pm (EDT)  One definition of the resiliency of a facility or campus is the ability to prepare for and recover from energy disruptions that impact critical operations and missions. Energy disruptions can be considered in various…

Richard Costello, Chair of the AEE Nominations & Elections Committee, has announced the results of the election of 2021 AEE Officers.  AEE looks forward to another successful year under the leadership of these outstanding individuals. President – Buster Barksdale President Elect – Fotouh Al-Raqom Secretary – Eric Oliver Vice President Region I – Adam Jennings…

The Association of Energy Engineers – Palestine Chapter – along with Grow Project presented EnergyTech campaign ( over the period May – June ), which is a campaign concerned with providing a total awareness program in various renewable energy and sustainability subjects with more than 32 online sessions in one month activity, those online sessions…

Turn Your Data into a Crystal Ball   by Julianne Rhoads, CEM, Senior Data Analyst at Cimetrics, Inc. Wednesday, July 22, 2020 | 2:00-3:00pm (EDT)  Fault detection and root cause analysis using big data provide a strategic approach to energy savings in high-performance buildings. Insidious HVAC faults are often superseded by reactive maintenance. By analyzing building…

How to Introduce Better Design into the Design Process   by Michael Berning, AIA, LEED Fellow, WELL AP, NCARB, Chief Innovation Officer at HEAPY and Daniel J. Overbey, PE, CEM, LEED Fellow, Director of Sustainability at Browning Day and Assistant Professor at Ball State University Tuesday, July 14, 2020 | 2:00-3:00pm (EDT)  This collaborative duo of Architectural and Engineering Design leaders…

The Future of the Power Grid   by Catherine Luthin, President, Luthin Associates, Inc., Eric Bratcher, Senior Zoltar, 5 and Owen Brady, MBA, PMP, Manager, Future of Heat, National Grid Wednesday, July 8, 2020 | 2:00-3:00pm (EDT)  As renewable generation assets are increasingly concentrating in areas of abundant natural renewable resources, we are seeing profound impacts to both spot…

Identifying Issues on Installed Photovoltaic Systems Using Thermal Imagery by Fred Brooks, CEM, CEA, CEO of Pacific Panel Cleaners Tuesday, June 9, 2020 | 3:00-4:00pm (EDT)  Photovoltaic systems are a great renewable energy resource and they need to be inspected and maintained regularly. Inspection of the photovoltaic modules with a thermal imager is critical to identify any…

The Power of Visualizing Trend Data to Optimize Building Performance by Ben Burgoyne, PE, CCP, LEED AP, Vice President, Director of Commissioning, Baumann Consulting Tuesday, June 2, 2020 | 2:00-3:00pm (EDT)  Increasing expectations of occupants and higher code requirements regarding energy efficiency and thermal comfort lead to more complex building design strategies and dependency on the building automation…

Humanising the New Era of Business and ESG by Barney Swan, Founder of ClimateForce Thursday, June 4, 2020 | 4:00-5:00pm (EDT)  BIOGRAPHY On January 15th 2018, after pulling a sledge for two months, Barney Swan became the first person to ski to the South Pole powered on clean energy. He survived off a NASA designed…

Future-Proofing an Outdoor Lighting Infrastructure with Bluetooth® Mesh Networking         By: Blane Goettle and Stephen Zhou, Vice Presidents at McWong International, Inc. Scheduled Speakers at 2020 AEE East Energy Conference & Expo Wednesday, May 27, 2020 | 2:00-3:00pm (EDT)  Bluetooth mesh networking offers numerous benefits for a wireless, intelligent lighting control infrastructure that is…

Supplying Secure Power with Properly Installed Energy Storage Systems By: Keith Waters, Industry Standards Manager, Schneider Electric Tuesday, March 24, 2020 | 2:00-3:00pm (EDT)  The growth of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) used to supply secure power to larger systems created the need to develop more standards around performance and safe installation.  These standards are especially true when ESS…

Chillers 101 By: Eric Oliver, Founder, Earthwide, LLC Tuesday, March 3, 2020 | 2:00-3:00pm (EDT)  Chillers play an important role in cooling large buildings and industrial processes and are often one of the largest energy consumers in a building.  In this session you will get a basic overview of the different types of chillers available and…

You are invited to join AEE members and their guests on an exciting and memorable tour highlighting the beauty of Scandinavia and Imperial Russia, including stops in Iceland, Copenhagen, Oslo, and St. Petersburg in Russia. Please join us for this unique event, exploring new business opportunities while immersing yourself in the rich culture and touring…

At the AEE Executive Breakfast hosted by IEPA AEE presented a plaque in memory of Phuti Mothiba, a student from the LEDET funded student program who passed away unexpectedly last month. Phuti completed his CEM training and was working towards earning his CEM certification. His family was presented with a Special Youth Achievement Award in…

  On December 1, 2019, Robert Swan, Record-Breaking Polar Explorer, Environmental Campaigner, and founder of 2041 Foundation, began a 300-mile expedition to the South Pole to raise awareness for the continued preservation of Antarctica and highlight the need for a clean and sustainable energy future for our entire planet. For Robert, this journey started over…

Founded in 1994, Luthin Associates offers an array of financial energy consulting services to all industry sectors in the New York Tri-state region and beyond helping clients save on their energy bottom line.  In 2019, Luthin joined forces with 5, an innovative energy advisory firm that has helped expand our skillset and overall presence in…

The first E-Mobility Conference in Kenya was held in Nairobi at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The event was organized by AEE’s Kenya Chapter, Association of Energy Professionals Eastern Africa (AEPEA). The event had close to 200 in attendance and included a full day of speakers including a few of the following: AEE Executive Director, Bill…

Monitoring-Based Commissioning and the Continuous Improvement Cycle By: Marie Curatolo – Senior Project Manager, Energy+Eco, Environmental Systems Design, Inc. Thursday, April 9, 2020 | 2:00-3:00pm (EDT)  This presentation will define monitoring-based commissioning and discuss its role in the context of comprehensive energy management based on ISO 50001’s four-phase Plan, Do, Check, Act cycle of continuous improvement….

AEE representatives visited the KenGen Geothermal Plant located in Hell’s Gate National Park in Lake Nivasha, Kenya. It’s the largest geothermal plant in Africa and the 8th largest in the world. Geothermal energy is considered a renewable resource and provides about 46% of the power in Kenya. The other power generation in Kenya is 36%…

Case Study – Another Successful Thermal Energy Storage Project By: Guy Frankenfield, Energy Market Manager, DN Tanks, Inc. Scheduled Speaker at 2020 AEE East Energy Conference & Expo Wednesday, April 29, 2020 | 2:00-3:00pm (EDT)  Compared to other types of grid scale Energy Storage systems (like batteries, flywheels, and pumped hydro), chilled water Thermal Energy Storage (TES)…

Straight Talk on COVID-19’s Impact on the Energy Industry Tuesday, April 7, 2020 | 2:00-3:30pm (EDT)  AEE is here to help you navigate these unprecedented times. We surveyed the AEE community. This webinar included some of their responses and insights from a panel of energy experts. The panel also gave participants a chance to share…

AEE representatives traveled to Kampala, Uganda to meet with the newly established AEE Chapter. They were pleased to have dinner with chapter officers and key members of the AEE Uganda Chapter who have played an integral role in the development of the local AEE Chapter.

An Innovative Outdoor IIOT Edge Platform for Smart Cities’ Digital Transformation By: Chris Davis, Principal Consultant, Technicity Consulting Scheduled Speaker at 2020 AEE East Energy Conference & Expo Thursday, April 23, 2020 | 2:00-3:00pm (EDT)  The Smart Cities movement is global, focused on transforming cities into more livable, workable and sustainable urban areas. Cities are tapping into old…

The AEE Arkansas Chapter ended 2019 with a strong annual Energy Summit Conference and Trade Show. Over 130 were in attendance, with 20 vendors participating in the trade show and many out of state guests/speakers. The conference included 4 continuing education hours of seminars, as well as a backstage tour of the recently renovated Robinson Performance…

Volatile Energy Costs – The Unexpected Margin Thief By: Dan Coranth, Senior Vice President, INTL FCStone Financial Inc. Scheduled Speaker at 2020 AEE East Energy Conference & Expo Thursday, April 16, 2020 | 2:00-3:00pm (EDT)  Few costs impact a company’s bottom line more directly than its energy spend. Today’s volatile markets have put an additional focus on the…

Calhoun Community College Calhoun Community College exemplifies the two-year college mission of commitment to excellence in teaching and service and is the region’s leader in education and workforce development. The largest of the two-year institutions comprising The Alabama Community College System, Calhoun is an open-admission, community-based, state-supported, coeducational, comprehensive community college dedicated to providing affordable,…

We are pleased to announce that Dennis P. Deters, Public Utilities Commissioner of Ohio (PUCO), will be presenting as a keynote speaker at the 2020 AEE East Energy Conference and Expo!   Dennis P. Deters was appointed to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) by Governor Mike DeWine in 2019. Prior to joining the…

The Southern African Chapter of AEE, the SAEEC, hosted a third workshop this year on the “Practical applications and implications of the carbon tax” hosted by the South African Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) and sponsored by ZEST. South Africa introduced a carbon tax in June 2019, and the SAEEC facilitated a workshop for members and…

       Two days in-House training for the engineers of the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), was conducted to familiarize the mass spectrometer, during August 2019. A group of 8 engineers attended the two days of training. The training was given by HIDEN Analytical, England, that dealt with MASsoft 10 software, QGA Professional…

The AEE Slovak Student Chapter has had an exciting year! They attended multiple events and conferences, including CLIMA CONGRES 2019 in Bucharest, Romania, the IYCE 2019 Conference, which they attended with our very own Bill Kent and Dr. Dusan Petras, AEE Assistant Director International Member Development of Eastern and Central Europe, and the GREEN WAY Conference in Prague….

“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” -Robert Swan Robert Swan O.B.E., Record-Breaking Polar Explorer and Environmental Campaigner recently closed AEE World 2019 Energy Conference and Expo with a compelling keynote speech. Robert is the first man ever to walk unsupported to both the North and South…

The AEE Student Chapter at the University of Jordan hosted AIESEC (International Association of Students in Economic and Commercial Sciences) on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Two members of AIESEC, Sufian Refai and Ghaith Eid, gave presentations about the volunteering opportunities abroad, how to apply for them and the privilege of being an AIESECer. AIESEC is the world’s…

The AEE German Jordanian University (GJU) student chapter organized on 21st November 2019, a field trip to Rehab Gas Turbine Power Station with Dr. Yaqoub Khasawneh. Rehab power plant is located in the northern region of Jordan, approximately 70 km north of the capital Amman. The plant site is approximately 835 meters above sea level…

The AEE Tunisia ENIM Student Chapter launching ceremony, held on October 9th, 2019 brought together about 100 students, professors and administrators in the national engineering school of MONASTIR. During this event, both active members of the association and their faculty advisor gave a presentation about AEE activities in the national engineering school of MONASTIR and…

Mandatory Energy Audit: Feedback from the First Campaign in France by Dr. Hicham Lahmidi, President of the AEE France Chapter, AEE Assistant Director Western Europe The European Directive 2012/27 established a common framework of measures for the promotion of energy efficiency within the European Union in order to achieve all three goals “20-20-20 by 2020”….

Co-Founder of CWEEL, Current Director and Former President of PREPA USA, Mrs. Laurie Wiegand-Jackson represented the member of AEE and CWEEL, as one of the important international speakers in the APEC energy week. Laurie spoke on Friday, October 18th in Antofagasta, at “APEC Chile 2019 Citizen Meetings”, a space for open, free and decentralized dialogue, from…