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

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!

This FREE event will host exhibitors that specialize in Eco-friendly products and services, Renewables, Alternative energy, Environmental, Nature advocacy, Local Artisans, and Organizations making a difference in the community in positive ways. There will be demonstrations and an educational element. Kid’s activities are included. Attendees can walk the Farmer’s Market, enjoy music, delicious food and produce.

To learn more go HERE.

To learn about the scheduled sessions including the topics Conservation & Energy Efficiency in Buildings as well as Green Buildings, LEED Certs & Codes, please click HERE

Mayor Kenney will be hosting an official bill signing for CPACE and Philadelphia’s new solar rebate program (which offers $0.10/watt for commercial solar projects) on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 9am in the Mayor’s Reception Room (Room 202) in City Hall. The event should last about 45 minutes. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Learn more >> HERE

100% Renewable Energy Expo hosted by PennEnvironment is August 3 from 12-4pm at the Penn State University Brandywine Campus.

Learn more and RSVP for the event >> HERE

This video conference is being organized by Southern Penn Group.

Ty Baccile from Dynamic Energy will fill us in on the state of Community Solar in the PA legislature and lead a discussion about opportunities for building and subscribing to utility-scale solar in our area.

Ty Baccile is a land development manager at Dynamic Energy, a Wayne, PA company.

This will be a Zoom video call meeting. Instructions to join the call (from computer or phone) will be sent after you register.

Register HERE

Energy and Cost Saving Trends for Your Business 

The Smart Energy Initiative of Southeastern Pennsylvania is hosting a breakfast seminar for business owners to learn about saving money on their energy costs and how to leverage available utility incentives to improve ROI and increase capital investment through the C-PACE program. Learn about ways to improve your building’s energy efficiency, alternative energy when applicable, and ways to reduce your electric & natural gas costs.

Event Agenda:

8:00am – 8:30am   Check in & Continental Breakfast

8:30am – 10:00am   Presentation

10:00am – 10:30am   Networking 

Presenters:

Paul D. Spiegel, President – Practical Energy Solutions

Patricia Forero, Marketing/Outreach Analyst – PECO Smart Ideas

Julian Boggs, Policy Director – KEEA 

Who should attend:

Business owners (small and large) and anyone who purchases energy for their company such as Energy Consultants, Architects, Engineers, Developers, Lenders and Bankers.

Learn more and register HERE:  

Join AEE for a tour of the Saint-Gobain and CertainTeed North American Headquarters in Malvern, Pennsylvania, and learn how the company’s broad portfolio of products work together to make this building perform based on the occupants’ experience. More than 60 CertainTeed and Saint-Gobain products were used in the renovation.

For more information and to register, click HERE

Perhaps you or one of your peers needs BPI Certification or Recertification?  For a limited time there are grants available through SEI for up to 50% (usually 25%). See the information below or call Jim Lauckner at SEI – 610-321-8231 for more information.

BPI Training by EnergyScore.  Click HERE and scroll to locate the BPI training registration in Exton from 4/8 – 4/12 in Exton.

Click HERE for the Training Grant application.  Complete and return to us by fax at 610-458-7770 or mail to CCEDC, 737 Constitution Drive, Exton, PA 19341.