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The Pennsylvania Energy Summit in Harrisburg will take place April 16, 2024. Learn more and register >> https://www.cityandstatepa.com/feature/2024-pa-energy-summit/
Sponsored by City & State Pennsylvania
Keynote Speaker:
Adam Ortiz
Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator, United States Environmental Protection Agency
Registration is now OPEN for the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry training on hiring people with disabilities as part of talent acquisition! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn best practices for sourcing, hiring, and supporting individuals with disabilities in the workplace. Key topics include understanding disabilities and inclusive recruitment strategies. Click the link below to secure your spot today! hashtag#DisabilityInclusion hashtag#TalentAcquisition hashtag#TrainingOpportunity
Date: April 3, 9 – 10:30am
Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/eZ3jVdFp
Date: April 4, 2-3:30pm
Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/emEgYiYC
CERTIFIED ENERGY MANAGER (CEM) TRAINING
GPAEE Members:: $1,995
Non-Members: $2,195
13-17 May 2024
Join the organizers of First State Hydrogen, Inc. to learn about clean hydrogen for the Mid-Atlantic.
SEI is a sponsor!
Where: Philadelphia Steamfitters Local Union 420.
When: March 11, 2024 – 8:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
As the Smart Energy Initiative of Southeastern PA expands its working groups to include Microgrids and Hydrogen, we find this article interesting. Caterpillar Powers Microsoft’s Wyoming Data Center with Hydrogen Fuel Cell and Microgrid Technology | Microgrid Knowledge If your company is interested in joining SEI, please reach out to Jim Lauckner at jlauckner@ccedcpa.com. Membership in SEI is free.
Secretary Jessica Shirley
Currently serving as the Interim Acting Secretary for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP), Jessica Shirley plays a pivotal role in the guidance of the department in its mission to protect and preserve Pennsylvania’s environment while fostering sustainable and equitable practices. Jessica arrives to the role of Acting Secretary with extensive experience and knowledge within the agency. Most recently, Jessica served as the Executive Deputy Secretary overseeing all programs from February 2023 to October 2023.
Secretary Jessica was the first appointed Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator at the PA DEP from May 2022 to February 2023 and in this position, she oversaw the implementation of the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act. Jessica ensured the Department maximized funds for the betterment of Pennsylvania’s environment, economy, residents, and communities. Jessica previously served as the Policy Director from May 2016 to April 2022 and in this position, she helped develop groundbreaking executive orders related to PFAS, climate change, energy conservation and sustainability in Commonwealth operations, and environmental justice. Jessica was involved in leading Pennsylvania’s first ever Litter Action Plan which received several awards and national recognition. In her earlier role as the Executive Policy Specialist from January 2010 to February 2011, Jessica was a trusted advisor in various policy areas and served as the Policy Office liaison for multiple advisory committees.
Jessica’s educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Political Science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
David Ferro
David Ferro is the CEO of Optics Consulting LLC has over 25 years as an energy advisor. Starting his career with Hess Oil and Columbia Gas, Dave is now the owner of an energy management and engineering firm. Dave and his team at OPTICS Consulting are actively managing fortune 100 companies’ energy spend, use of energy, as well as their greenhouse gas objectives. He is passionate about solving energy problems and supportive of the use of innovation to achieving objectives. Dave’s experience working for both utility, public and private sectors provides him with a diverse background for making informed energy market decisions.
REGISTER>> https://SEI-Energy-Briefing-Feb-2024.eventbrite.com
8:15 -8:30 a.m. Check-in, light breakfast, and networking
8:30 -10:20 a.m. Program followed by Q&A
Continue the discussion until 10:30 a.m. in the Gallery
What’s the impact on your business’ bottom-line?
This year’s Annual Energy briefing is for energy related companies which want to learn more about several topics that will impact their business and their community.
Keynote presentation by Jessica Shirley, Interim Secretary – PA Department of Environmental Protection, which includes the State Energy Office.
Acting Secretary Shirley will share how the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s funding from the Infrastructure Act and the Inflation Reduction Act be distributed into the marketplace. Learn how your business and your client’s may benefit from these new programs.
David Ferro, CEO – Optics Consulting LLC
This presentation will include a high level review of the PJM grid followed by how local gas and electric utilities bill their clients. We will explore the many utility invoice line items that are often ignored and explain how alternative energy solutions impact these fee structures both positively and negatively. Examples and case studies will be presented showing both favorable and detrimental scenarios based on the type of utility invoicing. The goal of this program is to educate the audience on how alternative energy projects can affect your “bottom line” allowing for improved decision making.
Thank you to our sponsors!
The Annual SEI Working Groups will meet 1/9/2024 from 5-7:30 p.m. in Exton! These sessions will help SEI understand what trends you are hearing about in the energy industry, what would be of value to our industry partners and what training needs do you have during this quarter and throughout 2024. For an invitation, please contact Jim Lauckner jlauckner@ccedcpa.com and include your name, company and role.
Breakout session subgroups are in the following categories:
SEI can help your organization maintain a competitive workforce with training grant funds to offset partial costs of energy-related training.
January 1 – June 2024 approved course list: PA Smart IP Grant SEI – Training Plan as of 01-01-2024
To get started, complete the SEI Training Grant Application (to request a fillable version, email scockerham@ccedcpa.com) Scan and email the completed document (without trainee’s social security number) to sockerham@ccedcpa.com.
As a resource, below are some of the training vendors that our industry partners have used upskill their employees. You are NOT limited to these companies, and we cannot guarantee that the course you select will match up with our grant. Grant approved courses may change from year to year. We will work to accommodate your preference for training topics and vendors.
Can’t find what you like in the course list, or want help completing the application? Contact us at the email addresses provided below. Contact Sherry Cockerham or Jim Lauckner to receive timely notifications of SEI-approved training in the region, or with any additional questions.
Training funds are provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry and the Chester County Workforce Development Board. All trainees must be residents of the State of Pennsylvania.
Learn more and register https://www.eventcreate.com/e/solarconference
About this Event
It’s always sunny in Chester County! On-site solar energy for big energy users can save money and help meet sustainability goals. With ample incentives available, 2023/24 is a great time to get the ball rolling on evaluating solar and energy storage options.
At the Solar Adopters Conference attendees will learn about how corporations, office and education campuses, agricultural producers and shopping centers can take advantage of the latest technology, available incentives, RFP guidance, and support from local governments and the electric utility to realize energy price stability, carbon emissions reduction and long-term cost benefits.
Who Should Attend
Business owners/managers, facility managers, and sustainability managers representing the following sectors (and others!) that are considering on-site solar and/or energy storage are encouraged to attend this free event:
As a Bonus…
All registrants have the option to receive a quick analysis of their site’s on-site solar potential – receiving a letter grade raking the solar potential at each address provided. Assessments are done by Station A – a solar RFP organizer, not a solar installer.
Hosted By
Chester County Environmental and Energy Advisory Board
Smart Energy Initiative of Southeastern PA
PA Solar Energy Industries Association
Exton Chamber of Commerce
Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
Agenda
Date: Thursday, January 18
Time: 8:30 am-12pm, with lunch following
Location: nth Innovation Center, 190 West Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320
Cost: Free!
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Smart Energy Initiative • Chester County Economic Development Council
Eagleview Corporate Center • 737 Constitution Drive • Exton, PA 19341 • 610-458-5700 • Fax: 610-458-7770 |
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