KEEA & EEA-NJ’s 2024 Policy Conference, “Policy in Action!”, is right around the cover! They will feature 30+ speakers covering PA and NJ energy efficiency programs, decarbonization, DERs, contractor conversations, and much more. This two-day event takes place September 17-18 in King of Prussia, PA. You can learn more about the conference at keealliance.org/policy-in-action.
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July 11, 2024 – William Ronayne, Brandywine HVAC interviewed by PBS’ Roadtrip Nation!
Thank you to SEI’s Past Board Chair, Bill Ronayne of Brandywine Valley HVAC for sitting down with Roadtrip Nation.
Bill spoke about the energy industry and how collaborations with partners like CCEDC and SEI help to inspire and train the next generation of workers. Be on the lookout for his episode that will air in about six months!
July 16, 2024 – Cutting Costs and Emissions: IRA Webinar – 10:30-11:30 a.m.
From ReImagine Appalachia. This event will show you what is available and how you may save money and the environment through the Inflation Reduction Act. Learn more about this offering below.
What: Cutting Costs and Emissions: Inflation Reduction Act Webinar featuring Special Guest Congresswoman Houlahan
When: Tuesday, July 16th from 10:30 – 11:30 AM ET
Where: On Zoom! Register Here to receive the link to join
June 20, 2024 – Presenter Bios
Richard Moseley from PowerGreen Capital providing clean energy finance for mid-Atlantic commercial and non-profit building owners. Rick has over 30 years’ experience at the nexus of finance, operations, IT, strategy, and entrepreneurial leadership. He recently served as CFO of Cascade Settlement Services, a leading provider of commercial and securities class action claims monetization services. Prior to that Rick co-founded a small technology services company (Doxentric LLC) that sold AI solutions to large mortgage and healthcare companies. In this capacity he sold and ran several large technology projects, the largest involving 100+ personnel and nine-figure client investment. For two years he was CTO of a national rollup and IPO (1998) of 26 document management service bureaus. Before that Rick served as COO and CTO for a PE-backed textile manufacturer which provided a 13X return to original investors on exit.
Rick started his career in Public Finance at Merrill Lynch Capital Markets. After business school he spent two years as a strategy consultant at Monitor Company in Cambridge MA.
Rick attended Brown University and has an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. He lives on a dairy farm in eastern Pennsylvania.
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Jeanne Fields joined Fulton Bank in November 2017 as the Commercial Community Development Lending Officer for the Greater Philadelphia region. In this role, Jeanne provides financing for affordable housing and economic development projects serving low- to moderate-income communities utilizing various tax credit and tax advantaged programs. Much of Jeanne’s banking career, which spans over 35 years and a variety of positions, has been actively involved in community and economic development activities in Philadelphia. Her current volunteer activities include serving on the board and as Treasurer for Community Lenders CDC, serving on the board of Entrepreneur Works and the Entrepreneur Works Fund and serving on the Finance Committee of Germantown Cricket Club.
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Sherwood Robbins serves as Seedcopa’s Managing Director. In that capacity, he oversees a staff of 8 professionals; interacts with over 35 different banking partners; manages the partner relationships with 14 State-Wide Economic Development Agencies; and assists in the enhancement of Seedcopa’s menu of financing services. Sherwood joined Seedcopa in 2007 as a Relationship Manager to further expand its SBA 504 loan program and to develop SBA and USDA facilitation services for banks looking to enter the Government Loan arena. Currently, eleven financing institutions utilize Seedcopa’s lender services. Prior to joining Seedcopa, Sherwood spent over 18 years in the banking industry, acquiring real-time experience and developing skills in Commercial Banking, Retail, and the Investment departments. For ten years, he’s served as a dedicated Government Loan lender, developing an extensive network of business associates. He enjoys many guest-speaking invitations throughout Pennsylvania each year, covering the key aspects of SBA lending. Sherwood received a Bachelor of Science degree from Shippensburg University. He currently resides in Birdsboro, PA with his wife and two children.
June 20, 2024 – Do You Know All of the Ways to Finance Your Projects? 8:00 – 10:30 a.m.
REGISTER using this link >> https://Ways_to_Finance_Your_Projects.eventbrite.com
SEI and Seedcopa present a breakfast briefing to help all industries gain insight into C-PACE & SBA 504 financing for commercial owners.
This event will help any business looking to save energy costs by being more energy efficient, looking to move or expand, add equipment or systems.
Agenda:
8:00 a.m. Check-in and network over Continental Breakfast.
8:30 – 8:35 a.m. CCEDC Welcome
8:35 – 8:40 a.m. SEI Welcome Jim Lauckner, Program Manager
8:40 – 9:05 a.m. Richard Moseley from PowerGreen Capital – PA C-PACE program. The benefits and unique attributes and how it can be “stackable” with a bank’s loan.
9:05 – 9:30 a.m. Jeanne Fields, Fulton Bank – will address Community Development Lending options and talking about C-PACE from a senior lender perspective.
9:30 – 10:05 a.m. Sherwood Robbins from Seedcopa – Government backed financing and the benefits of 504 and 7A and how it can be “stackable” with a bank’s loan.
10:05 – 10:24 a.m. Q & A moderated by Jim Lauckner, SEI.
May 2024 – SEPSPA News – Sustainable Energy Partnership of Southeastern PA
SEPSPA News that may be of interest to our members. The Sustainable Energy Partnership of Southeastern PA Chooses WGL Energy for Electricity Supply. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eDKs6Wza
April 20, 2024 – Happy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day from SEI!
Here are some of the activities and volunteer opportunities going on in Chester County.
https://www.downtownwestchester.com/event/2024-earth-day-planet-vs-plastic-rally-and-celebration/
https://upperuwchlan-pa.gov/earthday
https://phoenixvillechamber.org/news-events/events/2024-phoenixville-earth-day/
https://www.westwhiteland.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=1627
More information about Earth Day can be found at Earthday.org.
May 22, 2024 – Green Building United 2024 Sustainability Symposium
Join us for a full day of educational sessions covering cutting-edge green building and sustainability topics and industry best practices, including LEED, Passive House, Living Building Challenge, Enterprise Green Communities, WELL, green stormwater infrastructure, and 2030 Districts. See below for a list of sessions!
April 24, 2024 – ADA Accommodations WEDTalk Event from Bucks County, 9-10:00 a.m.
>>REGISTER
WEDTalk Objectives:
- Understand how to recognize and respond to employee accommodation requests.
- Develop further insight into navigating the ADA’s interactive process.
- Consider non-legal issues and business risks related to accommodations.
- Appreciate the many areas in which accommodation issues arise, including interviewing and performance management.
Featured Speaker:
Marc J. Scheiner, Esq. Special Counsel – Duane Morris
April 16, 2024 – Pennsylvania Energy Summit in Harrisburg
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