SEI has training grant dollars to partially reimburse companies for training their employees for courses that are scheduled from January 1, 2021 – June 15, 2021. Go to https://smartenergypa.org/initiatives/training-funds/ to find out more.
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March 22-26, 2021 – CMU Energy Week 2021 starts today! Registration remains open.
More New Speakers Announced! In addition to DOE’s Shara Mohtadi, Congressmen Conor Lamb (PA-17) and Mike Doyle (PA-18) have just been added to Tuesday 3/23 Kickoff festivities. Visit www.cmuenergyweek.org for more information and to register.
| Join CMU Scott Institute for Energy Innovation on Tues. 3/23 for Energy Insights from these incredible leaders in energy:
1pm: Welcome – U.S. Rep Mike Doyle, U.S. Rep Conor Lamb, Allegheny County Exec Rich Fitzgerald |
February 17, 2021 – Don’t let your business miss out on Financial Incentives from PECO
Time is running out on your chance to get financial incentives from PECO for making energy-efficient upgrades. For businesses of all types and sizes, PECO can help you save on upgrades to lighting, HVAC, refrigeration and more.
There are only three months left to take advantage of Instant Lighting Discounts and Financial Incentives on dozens of equipment upgrades for your business. All projects must be completed, and final applications submitted by May 15, 2021, so don’t wait. To learn more visit peco.com/biz or call 1- 844-4BIZ-SAVE (1-844-424-9728).
February 9, 2021 – Cash Training Grants now to upskill your employees!
The Smart Energy Initiative of Southeastern PA was just awarded grant monies to give to employers to offset up to 50% of the costs of “approved” training topics. Please see the attached training plan >> SEI Training Plan of Courses and SOC Codes for Training Application 2021 for list of approved courses. If you have IT people needing training our IT partnership, ITAG, has grants too. If the topic you want isn’t listed call Jim Lauckner at 610-321-8231 and he’ll discuss the possibility of getting approval. Or email Jim at jlauckner@ccedcpa.com
We are not offering training direct through SEI, but instead the grant applicant finds the education provider they want to use and shows us an invoice and finally a proof of payment for that course. With a completed application SEI can reimburse up to 50% of the training cost that was paid by the employer of the trainee.
The cash grant is available first come, first served until the monies are spent. Our program year ends June 30, 2021.
This assistance is being made available by the Smart Energy Initiative of SE PA (SEI), an initiative of the Chester County Workforce Development Board and the Chester County Economic Development Council with grant funds received from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.
February 23, 2021 – 9th Annual SEI Energy Briefing (Virtual) – 8am-10:30am
Attend this highly anticipated annual event to hear from leaders in the energy field. Presentations will provide a review of current and future energy trends as well as an insider’s overview of the 2021-2022 energy forecast on both the national and regional fronts. Our speakers will present their perspectives on the expectations of strong investments into renewable energy and Green House Gas Reductions. Attendees will learn more about RGGI, CO-GEN to achieve greater energy resiliency, and the benefits of Solar PV.
Who Should Attend: Energy users, large energy purchasers, facilities managers, energy professionals, building owners and developers, municipality managers, sanitation managers.
Learn more and register HERE
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS:
PECO
PA Geo
Pennoni
December 17, 2020 – Green Build’s Groundbreaker Awards – 5:00pm-7:00pm
An Online event to Celebrate green building leadership, innovation, and impact in the greater Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley, and Delaware region!
For information and to register go to https://greenbuildingunited.org/events/2020-groundbreaker-awards
December 10, 2020 – Community Solar: How Can Delaware Benefit? 4:00pm – 5:30pm
SEI would like to share a virtual event from our partners at Green Building United.
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The benefits of community solar and who supports it
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How Delaware’s current community solar law prohibits its proliferation and what we need to do to change it
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Which community solar programs in our region are successful and why
Who should attend?
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Delaware state and local lawmakers
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Green Building United, Sierra Club, and Energy Services Coalition’s member communities
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Delaware citizens and grassroots organizations
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Anyone interested in learning more about successful community solar program models
For information and to register go to https://greenbuildingunited.org/events/community-solar-how-can-delaware-benefit
November 19, 2020 – Southwestern Pennsylvania Energy Efficiency Roundtable: Combined Heat & Power for Commercial Buildings
Please help us promote this Penn Tap Roundtable. https://penntap.psu.edu/events/southwestern-pennsylvania-energy-efficiency-roundtable-combined-heat-power-for-commercial-buildings/
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
