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Eagle Design Group – Chester Springs, PA
Thursday, October 14th 2013
Click here to download the slides from last week’s Manufacturers Energy Forum.
Thanks again to speakers and sponsor Meridian Bank!
Friday October 18th, 2013
We are pleased to announce that the Smart Energy Initiative’s application for funding for ongoing incumbent worker training has been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry!
Retroactive to October 1st, these funds will be used to reimburse energy companies who train their existing workforce in the fields of energy efficiency, geothermal, solar PV, and compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles.
The first step is completing a training application by clicking here.
Contact Will Williams with questions, and stay tuned for more info!
Friday, September 27th 2013
The event’s agenda includes:
Benchmarking
Developing an energy plan
Calculating ROI
On-site renewable energy
Backup generation
Procurement
Financing
SEI Advisory Services
Monday, July 8th 2013
Businesses can apply for 50-percent matching funds of up to $9,500 to adopt or acquire energy-efficient or pollution-prevention equipment or procedures.
Applicants must be a for-profit corporation, limited liability corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship or other legal entity with 100 or fewer full-time employees. The grant-supported project must be located in Pennsylvania, be owned by the applicant and save the business at least 25 percent plus $500 in annual energy consumption or in pollution handling or prevention related expenses.
Applicants may be manufacturers, retailers, service providers, mining operators or agricultural businesses. Eligible projects include HVAC and boiler upgrades, high-efficiency lighting, solvent recovery systems, waste recycling systems and auxiliary power units deployed as anti-idling technology for trucks.
The application deadline is Sept. 6. Eligible applications will be approved on a first-come, first-served basis from July 8 through Sept. 6 or until funds are exhausted, whichever comes first. Funding is eligible for those costs incurred between July 8, 2013and June 30, 2014.
Wednesday, June 5th 2013
SEI is pleased to post job openings from member companies, as a means of effectively reaching qualified, local candidates in the smart energy industry. Additionally, SEI staff can review applications on you company’s behalf. Send job descriptions and application instructions to Will Williams.
Hometown Green, LLC located in Chester, PA is looking a Sustainable Energy Crew Technician!
The goal of our work is to reduce non-renewable energy use, carbon footprint, and utility bills in homes. We make homes more comfortable, livable, planet friendly, and energy efficient, through insulating, air-sealing, ducting, ventilating, & exterior drainage work. Crews install insulation, windows, doors, solar attic fans, hatch units, solar heating, solar hot water, solar PV, solar pool heating.
Our field work is physical outside work and/or work in basements and attics and may have an office, and vehicle and equipment care components. Office duties may include work with internet, Excel and MS Word. Driving duties and vehicle maintenance duties may be assigned.
Requirements:
TOBACCO FREE/ SMOKE FREE/ DRUG FREE individuals will be given preference.
Please email resumes to jobs@hometowngreen.net (Phone calls and walk-ins are not accepted!)
Experience helpful, but not required: Landscaping, Solar PV, Solar Hot Water, Geothermal, Masonry, Carpentry, Framing, Ducting, Venting, Drywall, Insulation, Painting, Roofing, Siding, A/C. Plumbing, Heating, Apartment Maintenance, Punch List Work.
Friday, May 3rd 2013
SEI is pleased to post ob openings from member companies, as a means of effectively reaching qualified, local candidates in the smart energy industry. Additionally, SEI staff can review applications on you company’s behalf. Send job descriptions and application instructions to Will Williams.
Immediate full time position at a 40+ year old established HVAC/Geothermal business with an impeccable reputation. Training will be provided to successful candidates.
1. Drug free.
2. Knowledge of HVAC, construction standards, electric and plumbing.
3. 5+ years of experience in a design and/or installation position.
4. Engineering knowledge or degree a plus.
Please email cover letter and resume to Will Williams.
Tuesday, February 19th 2013
The Smart Energy Initiative’s 2013 Energy Briefing was a great success! Special thanks to our sponsor, ICF International, and our speakers:
Thanks to our Sponsor!
Mike O’Leary – PECO Energy
Paul Spiegel – Practical Energy Solutions
David Rosenberg – Gamesa Wind
Tom Tuffey – Community Energy
Bill Ronayne – Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning
Dan Lapato – Pennsylvania DEP
PDFs of the slides are available here:
Energy Briefing Part 1
Energy Briefing Part 2
Energy Briefing Part 3
Monday, November 5th 2012
It is that time of year again when we ask for your input in creating an informative profile of the region’s smart energy industry. Our five-minute needs assessment will help us prioritize our 2014-2015 efforts and initiatives.
Please take a few minutes to tell us how we may help your organization grow and prosper.
Thanks in advance! We look forward to working with you in the upcoming year.
If you have any questions, please contact Will Williams.
Friday, February 24th 2012
SEI has scheduled 2012’s Smart Energy Tour for Saturday, April 21st. The Smart Energy Tour, or SET, is SEI’s signature youth event providing high school students with exposure to the technology and careers in energy efficiency, solar, geothermal, bio fuels and wind energy.
This event is free but registration is required; Click here to register.
Check out the flyer for more information: SET 04-21-12
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Smart Energy Initiative • Chester County Economic Development Council
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