Category Archives: Geothermal

9/27 – Sponsor needed for November’s Manufacturers Energy Forum

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Friday, September 27th 2013

SEI and the Manufacturing Alliance of Chester and Delaware Counties have partnered to provide a program to answer manufacturer’s energy questions. We are looking for sponsors to help underwrite the cost of developing this event. Opportunities begin at $250! Read more about sponsorship by clicking here.Contact Jim Lauckner if you’re interested.

 

The event’s agenda includes:

Benchmarking
Developing an energy plan
Calculating ROI
On-site renewable energy
Backup generation
Procurement
Financing
SEI Advisory Services

Speakers include:
Paul Spiegel
Mark Fischer
A Case Study in Sustainability:
Eagle Design Group – Chester County

7/8 – Pennsylvania DEP’s Small Business Advantage Grant Opens

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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.

Read more here at PR Newswire or the PA DEP website.

6/5 – Job Alert: Sustainable Energy Crew Technician at Hometown Green

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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-GreenHometown 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:

  • 5 yr Penn DOT check
  • High school diploma or GED is preferred.
  • Show up on time prepared to work.
  • Ability to drive stick.
  • Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 75 lbs.
  • General Computer Knowledge is Essential (Email, Word, Excel).
  • Desire to be part of a team, willingness to step in where needed.
  • Follow company policies, perform reliably and work safely
  • Advanced knowledge of materials, tools, building layout, and scheduling
  • An ability to delegate yet to lead by doing
  • Ability to cheerfully relate with the customers who pay us.
  • Attention to detail is a must
  • Personal and professional patience with process
  • A realistic outlook on the difficulty of this work
  • Valid Driver License and an ability to care for a vehicle
  • Work a Mon – Fri schedule with flexibility to work some weekend hours.

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.

5/3 – Job Alert: Project Sales Design Engineer at Sinton Air Conditioning & Heating

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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.

Sinton-WebImmediate 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.

  • Location: Chester County
  • Compensation: Hourly, commission + major benefit package

Please email cover letter and resume to Will Williams.

2/20 – Slides from 2013 Energy Briefing Posted

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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!

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

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11/5 – SEI 2012-2013 Needs Assessment Released

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Monday, November 5th 2012

CaptureIt 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.

2/24 – SEI’s Youth Event “Smart Energy Tour” Scheduled for April

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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