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SEI promoting KEEA Annual Policy Conference – November 16 – 20, 2020
EE Evolving is a virtual conference from KEEA and EEA-NJ slated for the week of November 16th. The five themed days feature in-depth conversations about the policies shaping today’s energy efficiency landscape, and what work yet remains for a more equitable and prosperous tomorrow.
Learn more on the EE Evolving website!
October 12, 2020 – Financial incentives from PECO – expires May 15th, or earlier if funds run out
Below is an announcement SEI would like to share from our partners at PECO.
At PECO, safety is the top priority. As part of our commitment to safety, we’re continuing to monitor developments related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and taking appropriate precautions to protect the health and safety of our employees, contractors and customers. Learn more about ways we can help.
Don’t let time run out on your chance to get financial incentives from PECO for making energy-efficient upgrades to your lighting, HVAC, refrigeration and more. Planning for, purchasing and installing equipment may take longer than you initially expect, but financial incentives from PECO will expire May 15, 2021, or earlier if funds run out.
Not sure what energy improvements to tackle first? Get your customized report to identify ideal areas for cost-saving improvements. Get started HERE
September 22, 2020 – Watch the newest commercial from SEI!
SEI has a commercial that has been on rotation with Comcast! View it HERE!
September 16, 2020 at 4pm – SEI Presents: Is Your Organization Ready to Re-open Safely?
Join us September 16, 2020 at 4pm for a virtual program! To learn more and to register go HERE.
Leaders in the energy, crisis recovery, and indoor air quality field will briefly review energy trends and present on the current opportunities in the energy commodities market, path to recovery from the economic shutdown and the importance of indoor air quality in reducing risk to building occupants. The current global economic slowdown provides an opportunity for energy consumers to more effectively source energy at a significant discount as energy demand is reduced. Looking forward to Q3 & Q4 where businesses start to re-open, infection control processes, and the use of proven anti-microbial technologies to improve indoor air quality will help building managers to safely re-open to the new normal.
Who should attend: Energy users, large energy purchasers, Facilities Managers, Energy professionals, building owners and developers, municipality managers, sanitation manager, manufacturers.
Thank you to our sponsors: Emergent Energy Solutions, LLC, Krug Architects, and Practical Energy Solutions, a Division of Spotts, Stevens and McCoy
Register by August 31 for a chance to win a $50 gift card.
Presenters
DAILEY TIPTON, VP of Sales and Marketing – Evolution Energy Partners, LLC
Dailey Tipton has spent many years in senior positions of management where he is recognized for his expertise in energy and sustainability. He has a long history of growing companies, from start-up to Fortune 500 in size. As the leader for revenue generation for Evolution Energy Partners, Dailey focuses on creating opportunities for customers to drive impact to their bottom line through energy management projects while increasing their sustainable footprint. Prior to EEP, Dailey worked at CPower as a General Manager, SAP as the leader for Energy Management and Sustainable Applications Center of Excellence, DATUM as part of the management team and created, launched and managed a highly successful SAP sustainability practice for ERM. Dailey started his career as a Naval Flight Officer and is a Veteran of Foreign War with multiple recognitions including two Navy Achievement Medals. He holds two degrees in Engineering: MS in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas and BS in Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University.
KAREN NORHEIM, President & COO – American Crane & Equipment Corporation
As the 2nd generation coming into the leadership role for the her family’s company, American Crane & Equipment Corporation, Karen Norheim has sought to solidify the “Founder’s Legacy” while putting her own stamp on the company culture. Her role, as she puts it, is that of the gardener as she leads the successful day-to-day operations of American Crane, a 180-person manufacturing facility headquartered in Douglassville, Pennsylvania, into the future. American Crane is recognized as a leader in the design and manufacture of cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment. Karen received a dual Bachelor of Science degree in both Marketing & International Business and International Studies from Pennsylvania State University, as well as a Master’s degree in Information Science and an MBA. In addition to her many roles within the company, Karen also sits on the boards of many industry leading organizations. Karen plays a pivotal role in the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance’s Next Gen Advanced Manufacturing Industry Partnership. Her leadership within this group as an appointed “Champion” has strongly supported the identification of common areas for regional growth, talent development, and workforce pipeline solutions that can be addressed with one voice. Karen is Vice-President of Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc. (CMAA), and also serves as Chairperson for the National Board of Women in Manufacturing (WiM).
Pre-registration is required.
Presentations are the opinions of the presenters and are not to be considered legal advice.
The Smart Energy Initiative of Southeastern PA (SEI) is an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council and if Funded in part by the private sector with grant funding received from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry through the Chester County Workforce Development Board.
August 21, 2020 – PA sees first use of C-PACE loan for renewable Energy
Pennsylvania sees first use of C-PACE loan for renewable energy – Smart Energy Decisions
Shared from Smart Energy Decisions: https://www.smartenergydecisions.com/renewable-energy/2020/08/19/pennsylvania-sees-first-use-of-c-pace-loan-for-renewable-energy
August 21, 2020 – Has your County approved CPACE?
See the list of counties that have approved CPACE already! https://pennsylvaniacpace.org/participating-counties/
If you have a potential project in a county that has not yet enacted the resolution contact Sustainable Energy Fund at 610-264-4440 or email cpace@thesef.org to find the status of the county and next steps.
All that you need to know can be found here https://pennsylvaniacpace.org/. Note: banks need to “register” with Sustainable Energy Fund at 610-264-4440 or email cpace@thesef.org to participate.
Beginning September 10, 2020 – Virtual event series from KEEA
Our partners at The Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance (KEEA) are holding a series of virtual events from September 10th – October 2nd.
Industry Forums from the Energy Efficiency Alliance
Website: https://www.eeindustryforum.org/
Hashtag: #IFEE2020
Dates:
Virtual event series September 10th – October 2nd. Event every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 10 am. Networking happy hour every Friday at 4pm
July 15, 2020 – SEF CarbonLite Webinar – 1:00 – 2:30 PM
From The Sustainable Energy Fund.
This webinar is presented in partnership with A1 Energy.
This presentation will discuss the story behind the development of and building process for a 4.5 mW CHP system in Reading PA. The webinar will feature an introduction to the core team for the project, an overview of the process from start to finish, and details such expected long-term utilization and sustainability benefits. This webinar will be presented by Lori Porreca (A1 Energy), Stephen Russial (A1 Energy), and Kurt Hertzler (Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co.).
For more information and to register, go HERE.
July 13, 2020 – SEI Commercial airing now! Check it out!
Have you seen our most recent commercial airing now? View it HERE