2021 WOY Award Applications

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The Association of Energy Engineers Columbia River Chapter is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Wrench of the Year Award!
           
This award is intended to acknowledge and celebrate the individuals that best exemplify the spirit of hard work, hands-on responsibility, and determination that resulted in the successful implementation of an energy efficiency project in 2021. 
         
Specifically, the award targets on-site facility personnel that are often overlooked in major efficiency projects but whose hard work and attention are key to the successful implementation and persistence of the project.
           
One winner will be selected by a committee consisting of AEE CRC board members. The winner will receive $500 cash and 2021 award plaque. The award will be announced and presented to the winner at the annual, in-person, AEE CRC Holiday Party, on December 1st, 2021 at Level Beer.
 
The Nomination window is now open! We are accepting nominations starting now until end of day Monday, November 8th, 2021. More details about the award, eligibility criteria and the process to apply can be found at:  http://www.aeecrc.org/awards/

Now is your chance to recognize your colleagues!

 

November 2021 Energy Engineering Forum

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Power to the People – A Journey Through Discrimination to Empowering Others

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About this event

The AEE Columbia River Chapter is committed to strengthening Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts in the Pacific Northwest. We recognize the importance of challenging and addressing systemic inequality, eliminating barriers, and paving the way for an equitable future for all. Our next Energy Efficiency Forum, sponsored by the Council on Women in Energy and Environmental Leadership (CWEEL – a division of AEE national), will feature Portland’s very own Wendy Gibson, who leads Energy Trust of Oregon’s Existing Buildings Program.

About CWEEL:

The Council on Women in Energy & Environmental Leadership (CWEEL) is a division of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). Its mission is to support career development for professional women, mentoring, networking, and scholarships for aspiring women to pursue technical education and careers in the energy and environmental fields.

The CWEEL programs assist in career development activities of existing industry professionals and aspiring young leaders looking for supportive mentors. CWEEL meets formally three times a year at each of the major AEE tradeshows and expositions. However, we are creating a local CWEEL division as part of the AEE Columbia River Chapter, with the intention of supporting our members who identify as part of any underrepresented demographic in the energy and environmental industries.

Speaker:

Wendy Gibson – Senior Program Manager, Energy Trust of Oregon

In her role at Energy Trust, Wendy is focused on developing a more equitable program by identifying and breaking down both acute and systemic barriers that have traditionally prevented some individuals and businesses from being served by the program. She’ll also share her perspective and experience overcoming gender discrimination and career obstacles as a female non-engineer in an industry traditionally dominated by white men.

Wendy has worked in the facilities and sustainability fields for over 16 years both as a facilities manager and a consultant. She has a BS in Sociology and is an expert at focusing on the people side of buildings. She enjoys supporting organizations through the change management process as they integrate energy management best practices into their company to ensure persistent savings. She is also a skilled presenter and facilitator and enjoys all aspects of bringing people together to learn from one another.

Agenda:

45 minute presentation followed by Q&A

This event is free to attend. Members of the local AEE Columbia River Chapter will receive certificates of attendance and professional development hours. If you’re not already a member but would like to join, click here for more info and a 50% discount code.

Webinar Info:

Call-In Details:

  • +14086380968,,89931168171#,,,,*104646# US (San Jose)

AEECRC Receives National Award for Best Website

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AEE CRC received the national award for best chapter website in 2021!

Note: Click the  button in the screen below to view our announcement video!

This award was presented in response to our website and showcases the involvement of our chapter board members in their organization, and technical aptitude to present chapter materials in an effective and professional manner.

Thank you for all your hard work and for staying involved in our local chapter!

Thank you to our board web master, Bryndon Light, for his work on improving and creating technically-oriented content for many of our chapter’s needs.

Special thanks to Marina Garcia and Ashley Girres for their expertise in creating professional marketing materials.

We look forward to seeing you at the next AEE CRC event!

Did you know we also won a national recognition award last year?

Click here to learn more!

  • To learn more about and stream our past events click here.
  • If you would like to join our next AEE CRC events, click here for details on upcoming events.
  • We will soon be providing information on application / nomination submissions for this year’s Wrench of the Year Award.
  • For now, you can check out nominees from past years here.

September 2021 Energy Engineering Forum

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Power Generation and Resource Adequacy in the Pacific Northwest Energy Transition

About this event

Join the AEE Columbia River Chapter on May 5th for our next Energy Engineering Forum, sponsored by Energy Trust of Oregon.

With HB 2021 set to become effective in Oregon this month, all three West Coast states have set binding 100% clean electricity objectives. Additional states and local jurisdictions across the western US are following closely. These policies will increase investment in wind and solar electricity, hasten the retirement of fossil fuel power generation, and usher in a new era of technology innovation on the power grid. However, many large questions remain open about how this will all play out, particularly regarding resource adequacy – ensuring the grid has enough of the right kind of resources to remain reliable. This talk will not answer those questions but will explore some of the key factors that are set to shape the future clean energy resource mix in the Pacific Northwest.

This event is free to attend. Members of the local AEE Columbia River Chapter will receive certificates of attendance and professional development hours. If you’re not already a member but would like to join, click here for more info and a 50% discount code.

Speaker:

Bill Henry, CEM

Bill is an independent energy industry consultant with an ambition to accelerate the energy system transition by assisting in infrastructure planning in key focus areas of offshore wind and renewable hydrogen. He leads a newly established forum for planning offshore wind transmission infrastructure in partnership with the Pacific Ocean Energy Trust and is engaged in assessing the capabilities and planning needs of renewable hydrogen under deep decarbonization futures. His prior work in consulting and project development spans a wide range including demand response, energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, energy market policy, and natural gas decarbonization. He holds a B.S. in Construction Engineering Management from Oregon State University, and an M.S. in Engineering & Technology Management from Portland State University.

Agenda:

45 minute presentation followed by Q&A

Webinar Info:

  • Meeting ID: 869 7623 7673
  • Passcode: 637247

Join Zoom Meeting: click here

Find your local number: click here

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Register for CEM, 2021

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Event Details

Dates:
  • Oct 25-29, 2021
Venue:
  • Cascade Energy
  • 123 NE 3rd Avenue Suite 400
  • Portland, Oregon 97232

To register for the CEM training, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete the AEE CRC CEM Registration Form
  2. Pay the CEM course fee (see section “Paying the CEM Course Fee” below)
  3. Complete the AEE National form (see section “AEE National Form” below)
  4. Review the “Additional Resources” section below

PAYING THE CEM COURSE FEE

Important Note:

  • All registration ends October 8, 2021

Course Fees:

  • Early Bird Admission (non-AEE member): $2195 (for non-AEE members who register before September 15th, 2021)
  • Standard Admission (non-AEE member): $2395 (for non-AEE members who register after September 15th, 2021)
  • Standard Admission (AEE members): $2195
  • Student Admission: reduced cost for active students – click here to email Gertrude Villaverde and request your reduced rate!

If you already have a Venmo account:

  1. Using your mobile device, navigate to: venmo.com/AEE-CRC
  2. Verify you’re on the correct screen to send payment to “AEE-CRC”
  3. Select “Pay or Request”
  4. Include the payment amount with the payment memo “CEM Registration Fee”
  5. Select “Pay”

If you don’t already have a Venmo account, follow these steps to pay the fee:

  1. Create an account at Venmo.com
  2. Link your bank account
  3. Using your mobile device, navigate to: venmo.com/AEE-CRC
  4. Verify you’re on the correct screen to send payment to “AEE-CRC”
  5. Select “Pay or Request”
  6. Include the payment amount with the payment memo “CEM Registration Fee”
  7. Select “Pay”

AEE NATIONAL FORM

Attendees are encouraged to complete a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Exam Application or Energy Manager in Training (EMIT) Exam Application 3-4 weeks prior to taking the exam. If an applicant doesn’t meet one of the CEM eligibility criteria, they can still apply for the Energy Manager In-Training certification, EMIT. The EMIT certification is valid for six years, which allows applicants time to meet the full CEM certification eligibility requirements. Anyone who misses the 3-week deadline for the application submittal can still take the exam, but will need to complete an application waiver form on exam day, and then submit the CEM or EMIT application at a later date. We encourage all students to submit the application ahead of time so they can be pre-approved for the certification. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact Crystal Xiong / 770-447-5083 x.218 / crystal@aeecenter.org.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Prior to the training, students should review:

Students should bring to the training:

  • Calculator – Allowed calculators include scientific, business/financial or graphing calculator, unless it has internet capability. For example, TI 30, 30x, 35 and 35x range will work well. Business/Financial calculators offer the ability to quickly check ‘time value of money’ computations. Prohibited Calculators: Smartphones, tablet, or laptop computers, including PDAs, electronic writing pads or pen-input devices, calculators built into cell phones or any other electronic communication devices.

Summer Social – Come Join Us!

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POSTPONED due to COVID-19 variants

Summer Social – Come Join Us!

Join the upcoming Summer Social event, hosted by Oregon APEM and AEE Columbia River Chapter

Event Details:

  • Cost (updated): Covered by Energy350 for the first 200 attendees! Sign up soon to have your addmission covered. After first 200 attendees, cost will be $10/person. Includes two drink tickets and food. Registration is required and room is limited.
  • Who: Oregon APEM and AEE Columbia River Chapter have joined forces for a Summer Social event!
  • When: Thursday, August 19, 2021 | 4-8 pm
    • POSTPONED due to COVID-19 variants
  • Where: Energy 350, 1033 SE Main St, Portland, OR 97214
  • Why: Please join us for an awesome evening of in-person networking – it’s a chance to re-connect with colleagues and friends.
  • Please note: The event space is located outside and current COVID protocols will be followed.

Register Here!

May 2021 EEF: Compressed Air Best Practices (and Pitfalls to Avoid)

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Industrial compressed air best practices, top project opportunities, and stories from the field.

About this Event

Join the AEE Columbia River Chapter on May 5th for our next Energy Engineering Forum, sponsored by Energy Trust of Oregon.

This quarter’s presentation will cover a topic that is relevant for almost any industrial facility (and even some commercial ones): Compressed Air.

We’ll be joined by compressed air expert Jimmy Sauter of Cascade Energy as he walks us through compressed air best practices, top project opportunities and stories from the field of what NOT to do. This session will be appropriate for audiences of all levels of compressed air experience with plenty of time for Q&A.

This event is free to attend. Members of the local AEE Columbia River Chapter will receive certificates of attendance and professional development hours. If you’re not already a member but would like to join, click here for more info and a 50% discount code.

Speaker:

Jimmy Sauter, P.E. Project Engineer, Cascade Energy

Jimmy has over 14 years experience evaluating compressed air systems and implementing industrial energy efficiency projects at hundreds of facilities across the United States. Prior to joining Cascade in 2012, Jimmy spent 6 years at Compression Engineering specializing in energy efficiency studies of compressed air, pump, and fan systems. He’s a U.S. Department of Energy qualified AIRMaster+ specialist and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University.

Agenda:

45 minute presentation followed by Q&A

Webinar Info:

May 2021 AEE Energy Engineering Forum

Wed, May 5, 2021 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (PDT)

https://www.gotomeet.me/MikeChristianson/may-2021-aee-energy-engineering-forum

You can also dial in using your phone.

(for supported devices, tap the one-touch number below to join instantly)

United States: +1 (312) 757-3121

– One-touch: tel:+13127573121,,566427461#

Access Code: 566-427-461

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/566427461

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Article Publication – AEE CRC Chapter President, Elin Shepard

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Our AEE CRC chapter president, Elin Shepard, was published in the recent International Journal of Strategic Energy & Environmental Planning, with her article titled: “The Intersection of Behavioral Energy Efficiency and Public Policy“.

This is a publication released by the Association of Energy Engineers.

To view the article, see page 24 of this edition of the International Journal of Strategic Energy & Environmental Planning.

We congratulate Elin on her achievements, and thank her for continuing to serve as a crucial member of our board.

 

March 2021 EEF: High-Performance Window & HVAC Solutions

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Q&A – Follow Up from Presentation

BetterBricks Presents: High-Performance Window & HVAC Solutions

About this Event

Join the Columbia River Chapter of AEE on March 10th for our next Energy Engineering Forum, brought to you by NEEA’s BetterBricks initiative and sponsored by Energy Trust of Oregon.

This educational session will cover two promising commercial building solutions—secondary windows and very high efficiency dedicated outside air systems (DOAS)—and how envelope and HVAC upgrades like these can be sequenced for even greater energy savings and tenant comfort. This session will provide an overview of these proven technologies and design approaches, including energy savings potential, building owner and tenant benefits and example case studies from real world projects.

This event is free to attend. Members of the local AEE Columbia River Chapter will receive certificates of attendance and professional development hours.

About BetterBricks

A commercial resource of Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA), BetterBricks helps Northwest building professionals gain a competitive edge in the market. Whether you design, build, manage, and operate commercial buildings, BetterBricks partners with Northwest utilities to provide the resources and tools you need to incorporate energy efficiency, and its many benefits, into your buildings and business practices.

Agenda

45 minute presentation followed by Q&A

Webinar Info:

March 2021 AEE Energy Engineering Forum

Wed, Mar 10, 2021 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (PST)

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/805253781

You can also dial in using your phone.

(For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)

United States: +1 (669) 224-3412

– One-touch: tel:+16692243412,,805253781#

Access Code: 805-253-781

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/805253781

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