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Sunday, May 19th 2013
A graduate from our Jobs For the Future Grant started his own business and utilized his training to install his first PV project. Check out the photo! Congratulations Jerry!
Monday, May 13th 2013
SEI is pleased to post ob openings from member companies, as a means of effectively reaching qualified, local candidates in the smart energy industry. Additionally, SEI staff can review applications on you company’s behalf. Send job descriptions and application instructions to Will Williams.
Description: Macro Energy is seeking highly motivated sales representatives to fill positions in the Philadelphia Region. A qualified candidate will possess the following attributes:
Requirements: The following are minimum requirements for this position
Compensation: All Macro Energy Sales Professionals will receive a base salary plus an attractive commission plan. Base Salary and commission rate commensurate with experience.
Company: Macro Energy, founded in 2008, is a leading provider of turn-key energy efficient lighting solutions throughout the United States. Clients range from publicly-traded Fortune 100 companies, to small privately-held regional corporations throughout the Delaware Valley. Macro Energy was recognized in 2011 as the 2nd fasted growing, privately-held company in the Philadelphia area by the Wharton School of Business and the Philadelphia Business Journal, and in 2012 was listed in the INC. 500 at the 380th fastest growing privately-held company in the United States.
To Apply: Please email cover letter and resume to Will Williams.
Wednesday, June 26th 2013 – 9:15-10:30am
Chester County Economic Development Council
737 Constitution Drive
Exton, PA 19341
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(Agenda will be posted shortly)
Please RSVP to Will Williams.
Friday, May 3rd 2013
SEI is pleased to post ob openings from member companies, as a means of effectively reaching qualified, local candidates in the smart energy industry. Additionally, SEI staff can review applications on you company’s behalf. Send job descriptions and application instructions to Will Williams.
Immediate full time position at a 40+ year old established HVAC/Geothermal business with an impeccable reputation. Training will be provided to successful candidates.
1. Drug free.
2. Knowledge of HVAC, construction standards, electric and plumbing.
3. 5+ years of experience in a design and/or installation position.
4. Engineering knowledge or degree a plus.
Please email cover letter and resume to Will Williams.
Tuesday, April 30th 2013
SEI is pleased to post occasional job openings from member companies, as a means of effectively reaching qualified, local candidates in the smart energy industry. Send job descriptions to Will Williams.
Seeking friendly, self motivated person for general office duties and assistant to the company president.
Must have exceptional organizational skills and be proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office Suite. Duties include customer relations and communications with vendors and designers. Lead and job tracking, expediting, and electronic media updates and research.
candidate will have a keen interest in Solar Energy and Zero Energy construction, a sharp pencil and a sharp mind, a desire to learn and seeking a long term position.
Hours can be flexible.
Please email cover letter and resume to info@costanzaandsun.com.
From the NewsOK:
Wind energy installations almost doubled in Pennsylvania last year, but the industry still provides only about 1 percent of the state’s electricity, far behind Iowa, Texas and others.
Pennsylvania now ranks 16th in the nation in wind power, with 1,430 megawatts, according to the American Wind Energy Association’s Annual Market Report for 2012, which was released this month.
Iowa leads the nation, getting 24.5 percent of its electricity from wind power in 2012. South Dakota was at 24 percent, Minnesota 14 percent, Colorado 11 percent and Texas just over 7 percent. New York was at 2.2 percent, and Maine led the Northeast at almost 6 percent.
Even some advocates of renewable energy wonder if Pennsylvania will ever reach the wind energy levels of Iowa and some other leaders.
“My view is, probably not,” said George Jugovic, president of PennFuture, an environmental group. “I think it’s just economics.” Jugovic supports wind energy and still believes it will grow here, just not at the scale of other states.
Iowa, Texas and a number of other states have sustained high winds and large areas of flat land that are relatively easy to build on, while states such as New York have the potential for extensive offshore wind farms. In Pennsylvania, the windiest areas tend to be on mountain ridges.
Wind also has another potent competitor here and in the region: the tremendous amounts of natural gas that are being produced from the Marcellus Shale, a gas-rich formation that is being tapped in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia.
Click here to read the article on NewsOK…
Thursday, April 18th 2013
From State Impact Pennsylvania:
A package of bills currently making its way through the state legislature would provide millions of dollars of tax breaks to promote the use of Pennsylvania’s shale gas for transportation purposes.
Nine bills are part of the “Marcellus Works” package sponsored by House Republicans. The measures include tax credits, grants, and loan programs to incentivize the use of natural gas in vehicles for mass transit agencies, local governments, and private companies:
House Bill 301: Provides $25 million in annual tax credits for private vehicle fleets to mitigate the cost of converting them to run on natural gas
House Bill 302: Creates $5 million grant program to support smaller mass transit agencies in transition to natural gas buses
House Bill 303: Creates a $7.5 million revolving loan program for large mass transit agencies to transition to natural gas buses
House Bill 304: Provides requirements for large mass transit agencies purchasing new buses to buy buses that run on natural gas. By the year 2028, all new buses must run on natural gas
House Bill 305: Creates a $5 million annual “natural gas corridor” tax credit to promote the construction of natural gas fueling stations along major travel corridors. (Right now, there are only 18 natural gas fueling stations open to the public in Pennsylvania)
House Bill 306: Provides $6 million in annual grants to help cover costs of buying natural gas vehicles for taxi companies, school districts, local governments, nonprofits and businesses
House Bill 307: Exempts natural gas vehicles from California Air Resources Board (CARB) air emission certification requirements. Vehicles will still be required to meet EPA emissions standards
House Bill 308: Provides $6 million in annual “Keystone Vehicle Grants” to promote the purchase of natural gas vehicle fleets
House Bill 309: Provides $30 million in annual tax credits to provide incentives for companies to buy heavy-duty of natural gas vehicles
The House will take up three of the bills today. The rest will be voted on next week.
House Majority Whip Stan Saylor (R- York County) is sponsoring several of the proposals.
“This package is not corporate welfare,” he says. “[Natural gas] helps us get off foreign oil. It’s a money-saving process, and it cleans up the air. Is it going to solve climate change? No. But it cleans up the air pollution.”
Saylor says he expects some bipartisan support, but not every Democrat is convinced the tax breaks are needed.
“I will vote against it,” says Rep. Phyllis Mundy (D- Luzerne County) “The natural gas industry is wealthy enough to promote their own activities.”
The Marcellus Works package will add to an existing three-year, $20 million grant program created under Act 13 to incentivize the purchase of natural gas vehicles.
Read the article on State Impact Pennsylvania.
Wednesday, April 10th 2013
The Smart Energy Initiative has allocated the last of Incumbent Worker Training Funds for the 2012-2013 project year. If you have yet to contact us regarding a possible grant for training expenditures, please contact Will Williams immediately in case already allocated funds go unused by current grantees.
More information on training funds can be found here.
Wednesday, April 3rd 2013
SEI is pleased to post occasional job openings from member companies, as a means of effectively reaching qualified, local candidates in the smart energy industry. Send job descriptions to Will Williams.
BPI Auditor /Energy Efficiency AuditorBPI Building Analyst Professional certification
BPI Auditor
BPI Auditor, Crew Leaders & Technicians Employment qualifications for Hire Must have BPI Building Analyst Professional certification Carpentry and Framing experience a big plus 2. Has experience in weatherization testing and installation of the following. Combustion safety testing CAZ depressurization testing Blower door gross air leakage testing Zonal pressure testing Pressure pan testing Heating equipment assessment DHW heater assessment Central and room air conditioning equipment assessment Moisture condition assessment Proper documentation Assessment of existing insulation General safety practices, including use of PPE Air sealing practices, including foaming, installation of foam board, damming, weather-stripping Duct sealing and insulation practices Thermal/pressure boundary assessment Proper damming of heat producing devices Identification of wiring types Proper use of baffles and soffit chutes 3. OSHA cert a plus.
No felonies in the last 10 years Must pass drug screen Must have a valid drivers license High School diploma or equivilent
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Thursday, March 28th 2013
PECO recently received approval from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to continue offering PECO Smart Ideas energy efficiency programs in compliance with Phase II of Act 129. Information about existing and new programs can be found on PECO’s website:
Current programs continuing after June 1, 2013
More information is available on PECO.com
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