February 4, 2020 – 8th Annual Energy Briefing

The SEI Energy Briefing is scheduled for February 4th at 8am. Bentley Systems in Exton is our host! The breakfast briefing will cover state and national data in the framework of the mid-Atlantic region, including recent energy finance legislation, RGGI Cap and Trade 101, PA solar energy plan, nuclear energy news, natural gas and alternative fuels.

Thank you to our event sponsor, PECO.

To learn more and to register go to https://seienergybriefing2-4-20.eventbrite.com

January 15, 2020 – SEI Working Groups Meeting in Exton – 4:30pm-7:00pm

Hello and happy Holidays from the Smart Energy Initiative of Southeastern Pennsylvania! Let’s make 2020 one of the best years ever!

SEI – the Smart Energy Initiative exists to help grow your business and improve success. We also have cash grants to award for your employee trainings

We invite you to attend and participate in the next WORKING GROUP Meetings on January 15th starting at 4:30pm at the CCEDC offices in Exton. We are located at 737 Constitution Drive, Exton, PA 19341 (in the Eagleview Corporate Center). Every time we meet, the feedback is excellent and we are told that the time is well spent (and that the beer and food is good too!).

*snow date is Jan 20th*

See the agenda below and note that the purpose is to improve your business and grow your bottom line. Also note that in addition to cash grants SEI also has $ 20,000 to spend in marketing of SEI and your business sector. This will be one of the topics of discussion.

Please RSVP by emailing Sherry scockerham@ccedcpa.comInclude the first name, last name and company name of the person who will attend from your business.

Agenda

4:30 – 4:50pm Welcome and introductions

4:50 – 5:50pm – The four groups breakout have a 15 minute brainstorm / gathering of topics that matter to these companies ( including how to market their firms and SEI and a review of SEI Advisory Services) 25 minutes of brainstorming solutions; 10 minutes of assigning (and capturing) a quote; and your group’s To Do list

5:50 – 6:30pm each group takes 10 minutes to report out to the large group with beer, food and beverages available during this segment

6:30 – 7:00pm continue to drink, eat and network for those interested.

The four groups are GeoThermal, Solar, Natural Gas Use, and Energy Efficiency. Last year we had close to 50 people so a great deal of work was accomplished.

January 22, 2019 – CPR/AED/First Aid (Standard) Certification (2 Year) Training in Exton

The MACCDC / Manufacturing Alliance of Chester and Delaware counties is hosting a 2 year certification course for Adult and Child CPR, AED, and Standard First Aid. This class provides an excellent base level of training for an emergency at work, home, or in your community.

REGISTER HERE

The training will be conducted by Emergency Training Partners, LLC. Space is LIMITED, please register early.

Any questions can be directed to Emergency Training Partners at 888-407-8770 or Support@EmergencyTrainingPartners.com

February 4, 2020 – SEI Energy Briefing at Bentley Systems, Exton from 8:00am-10:30am

8:00-8:30am Check-in, breakfast, networking.

8:30-10:30am Program

Bentley Systems in Exton is our host for SEIs Annual Energy Briefing 2019!

Leaders in the energy field will briefly review fascinating energy trends and present an overview of the 2020 energy forecast. This briefing will cover state and national data in the framework of the mid-Atlantic region, including recent energy finance legislation, RGGI Cap and Trade 101, PA solar energy plan, nuclear energy news, natural gas and alternative fuels. Learn what this means for Southeastern Pennsylvania and how the changes in the energy economy and energy policy may affect businesses and energy costs.

Register HERE

October 22, 2019 – Maryland Clean Energy Summit – College Park, MD

The 2019 Maryland Clean Energy Summit is just a few weeks away! Our latest Who’s Attending Overview and At-A-Glance Summit Program can be viewed online.

Join the Maryland Clean Energy Center for the 2019 Maryland Clean Energy Summit on October 22, in College Park, MD. Network with hundreds of clean energy leaders, policy makers, and innovators. You won’t want to miss the impressive speaker line-up focused on “Investing in the Future: Building the Advanced Energy Economy – Innovation, Infrastructure & Partnerships.” General Registration closes on Friday, October 11. For additional program details, visit https://www.mcecsummit.org/.

October 19, 2019 – Solar Open Houses – part of Chesco Clean Energy Tour

WHAT IS A SOLAR OPEN HOUSE?

See solar panels up close, ask questions about how solar works, learn about why people in your community made the choice to go solar, and connect with other people in your community who support solar energy.

This event is free and open to the public – everyone is welcome to attend. Whether you are a solar owner, completely new to solar, or somewhere in between – this event is for you. Stop by for a few or stay for a while!

Locations Saturday October 19 will be in Kimberton, West Chester, Downingtown and Coatesville.  Check the website for exact times and locations.

Learn more, RSVP, and sign up here to receive Updates and News on Solar Power. https://www.nationalsolartour.org/localtours/chester-county/

October 11, 2019 – Significant Smart Energy Projects in the Region

To learn more and to register click >> HERE

Significant Smart Energy Projects in the Region and what your business can learn from them

During this breakfast briefing hosted by Saint-Gobain, the Smart Energy Initiative (SEI) of Southeastern PA will provide updates on significant investments made by regional government and non-government entities to improve energy efficiency and use Alternative energy. Our speakers include key representatives from the Borough of West Chester, County of Chester, and Saint-Gobain (Malvern, PA). They will provide an update on how energy is used within their facilities and the measures taken to continuously enhance its effective use.

Learn about these cost effective projects and learn how they may apply to your business.

The Borough of West Chester and County of Chester will speak to the investments made to their infrastructure; allowing them to more efficiently service its community. Saint-Gobain will share their vision of what continuous improvement means to them and the Wins that can be achieved by always reaching for the next level.

Lastly there will be an update available on CPACE and how this may help you finance your commercial energy projects, possibly at a net zero cost.

Event Agenda:

8:00am – 8:25am   Check in & Continental Breakfast

8:25am – 10:15am   Presentation and Q&A

10:15am – 11:00am   Optional Tour / Networking

Presenters:

Will Williams, Sustainability Director – West Chester Borough

Ryan Spies, Director of Sustainability, Energy & Stewardship – Saint-Gobain in North America

Stephen Sinclair, Project Manager – County of Chester Department of Facilities Management

November 1, 2019 – LEED Green Associate Workshop, held at CCEDC in Exton

Fri, 11/1/2019 – 8:30am – 4:30pm  To Learn more and to register click HERE.

Who can become an expert on LEED? Everyone!

Earning your LEED Green Associate credential signifies a core competency in green building principles. It is also the base requirement for those interested in becoming a LEED AP.

We invite you to attend our full-day LEED Green Associate Workshop, led by Green Building United’s Immediate Past Board Chair, Jon Jensen of MaGrann Associates. Attendees will learn about the LEED standard, credit categories, general green building principles, as well as information on how to prepare successfully to take the exam. Students will also receive a study packet with helpful tips, vocabulary, definitions, and more!

Take the first step in earning your LEED Green Associate credential by attending this exciting workshop! 

 

Event Cost

Member: $250

Non-member: $350

Note that $100 Chapter Membership covers the difference between the non-member and member rates!