Efficiency Maine is offering eight, half-day, energy efficient building workshops at convenient locations throughout the state. These workshops are designed for both technical and non-technical personnel and will focus on low cost and no cost efficiency upgrades in your buildings which if implemented will lower your energy costs. Emphasis will be directed toward measures which qualify under the Efficiency Maine Business Program which offers enhanced incentives for many lighting, motor, VFD, and HVAC improvements. Anyone attending these sessions will qualify for a discount to our very popular Building Operator Certification course. Take advantage of this tremendous opportunity to network with other facility managers in a casual environment with subjects geared specifically towards reducing your energy costs.

Date(s)/Location(s): 5-14-08/Farmington, 5-15-08/Brewer, 6-4-08/Fairfield, 6-11-08/Caribou, and, 6-12-08/Houlton.

Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Sign-in: Starts at 8:00 AM

Location: Farmington Town Office, Route 2, Farmington
Directions:  http://www.farmington-maine.org/direct_ions.htm

Notice and registration form: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/Temp/HowToGetStartedSavingEnergy2008.pdf

Instructor: Chuck Porter, Program Outreach Director

Credits: 0.4 CEU / 4.0 PDH

Food: A continental breakfast will be provided.

Cost: $25

Efficiency Maine is offering eight, half-day, energy efficient building workshops at convenient locations throughout the state. These workshops are designed for both technical and non-technical personnel and will focus on low cost and no cost efficiency upgrades in your buildings which if implemented will lower your energy costs. Emphasis will be directed toward measures which qualify under the Efficiency Maine Business Program which offers enhanced incentives for many lighting, motor, VFD, and HVAC improvements. Anyone attending these sessions will qualify for a discount to our very popular Building Operator Certification course. Take advantage of this tremendous opportunity to network with other facility managers in a casual environment with subjects geared specifically towards reducing your energy costs.

Date(s)/Location(s): 5-15-08/Brewer, 6-4-08/Fairfield, 6-11-08/Caribou, and, 6-12-08/Houlton.

Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Sign-in: Starts at 8:00 AM

Location: Jeff’s Catering and Banquet Center, Brewer
Directions: http://www.jeffscatering.com/index.php?area=directions

Notice and registration form: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/Temp/HowToGetStartedSavingEnergy2008.pdf

Instructor: Chuck Porter, Program Outreach Director

Credits: 0.4 CEU / 4.0 PDH

Food: A continental breakfast will be provided.

Cost: $25

Course Description:

Kennebec Valley Community College has designed this 12 hour introductory workshop to prepare students for the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) National Photovoltaic (PV) Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge exam. KVCC is the only community college in Maine that is NABCEP approved to offer the PV Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge Exam.

“The PV Installer Certifications are meant to provide a set of national standards by which PV installers with skills and experience can distinguish themselves” according to the NABCEP.
The course will help prepare the candidate to successfully pass this nationally recognized certification.

Who should attend?

Anyone working with Photovoltaics; Licensed Electricians; and, Electrical Contractors

Topics:

Calculations
Relevant National Electrical Code sections
Safety practices
PV-System practices
Installation requirements
Customer Interaction issues
Problem-based situations

To Register:

Call the Academic Affairs Office at: 207-453-5134 or in Maine
1-800-528-5882

Date(s) & Time (Space is Limited)

May 16 and 23, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Brochure: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/Temp/PVBrochureMay2008.pdf

Cost:

$375.00 per student (Cost includes textbook, handouts and Certificate of Completion.)

Instructor:

Greg Fletcher is the Chair of the Trades and Technology Depart-ment at Kennebec Valley Community College. He is also an instructor in the Industrial Electrical and Electronics Program, teaching courses such as Energy Alternatives, Conservation and Management; Electrical Wiring Practices; and the National Electrical Code.

Greg is a Master Electrician and holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Southern Maine in Industrial Education. He is the
author of Residential Construction Academy: House Wiring and Guide to Using the National Electrical Code, both books are published by Delmar Learning.

During this two day workshop, we will build a new design of solar water heater collector developed in Nicaragua by Richard Komp and the Grupo Fenix. This collector is made completely from parts you can buy at your local hardware store but is as efficient as commercial collectors costing hundreds of dollars. We also will go over all the plumbing details of both thermosyphon and pumped solar water heater systems utilizing heat exchangers and designed for the below freezing climate of Maine. We will even build an all copper heat exchanger that uses ordinary plumbing parts.

Date, Time and Site: Saturday and Sunday, 17 -18 May, 2008, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The workshop will be in Harrington, Maine at the SEADS workshop center in US Hwy,1.

Cost: $40 per day or $75 for the weekend, including lunches. The solar water heaters cost $120 each to take home, but you don’t have to purchase one to take part in the workshop.

For more information: Phone 297-483-2764 or 207-497-2204, Sunwatt@juno.com or seads@maineline.net

As part of the Efficiency Maine effort to provide certification for solar thermal Installation; a two-day class, Introduction to Solar Thermal”, is being offered.

There are new solar thermal certification eligibility
requirements: 1. Complete the two-day training course; 2. Pay the $200 workshop fee and the $35 fee to the State of Maine Treasurer to take the exam for certification; and, 4. Pass the exam. (Note: While we encourage installers to consider NABCEP solar thermal certification, at this time, NABCEP certification will not be required for participation in the program.) 5. Agree to and sign a Code of Ethics agreement that is modeled after the NABCEP code of ethics.

In order to remain on the list of Maine certified solar
thermal installers, individuals must, at the time of renewal(every two years), provide documentation demonstrating at least 1 solar thermal installation within the past two years and pay the $35 renewal fee.

Register: The contact to register is Kim Dubay at 207-453-5134.

Payment: $200 for the workshop; and, (KVCC takes PO numbers, and major credit cards over the phone. If they need to mail a check she will give them all the details on how to do this over the phone.) an addition $35, check made out the State of Maine Treasurer, to take the exam for certification.

This year\'s Summit will explore the theme of Clean, Lean and Green Growth

The full day event includes a conference focused on the business and policy issues that impact energy efficiency adoption and implementation.

Summit participants will also have an opportunity to explore exhibits that showcase energy efficiency technologies and solutions that are helping to save thousands of dollars in energy expenses.

A gala Business Leaders dinner program will honor and celebrates businesses in the Northeast whose investments in energy efficiency have increased their competitive advantage in business.

Don\'t miss the Northeast\'s preeminent energy efficiency leadership event

For more information about the 2008 Northeast Energy Efficiency Summit, please browse this Web site, or contact Bethany Vasecka at 781-860-9177, ext. 13.

Click here for details: http://www.neep.org/conference/2008/index.html

Efficiency Maine is offering eight, half-day, energy efficient building workshops at convenient locations throughout the state. These workshops are designed for both technical and non-technical personnel and will focus on low cost and no cost efficiency upgrades in your buildings which if implemented will lower your energy costs. Emphasis will be directed toward measures which qualify under the Efficiency Maine Business Program which offers enhanced incentives for many lighting, motor, VFD, and HVAC improvements. Anyone attending these sessions will qualify for a discount to our very popular Building Operator Certification course. Take advantage of this tremendous opportunity to network with other facility managers in a casual environment with subjects geared specifically towards reducing your energy costs.

Date(s)/Location(s): 6-4-08/Fairfield, 6-11-08/Caribou, and, 6-12-08/Houlton.

Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Sign-in: Starts at 8:00 AM

Location: Kennebec Valley Community College
Frye Conference Room, Fairfield
Directions:  http://www.mccs.me.edu/colleges/directions.html#kvccl

Notice and registration form: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/Temp/HowToGetStartedSavingEnergy2008.pdf

Instructor: Chuck Porter, Program Outreach Director

Credits: 0.4 CEU / 4.0 PDH

Food: A continental breakfast will be provided.

Cost: $25

LEED New Construction - Technical Review Workshop
Have you always wanted to write LEED AP after your name? Well, here is your opportunity.

On Monday, June 9, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. the Maine Chapter of the USGBC will sponsor a technical review workshop at the Glickman Family Library, 314 Forest Avenue at the University of Southern Maine.

The workshop is geared toward helping you gain the knowledge needed to maximize commercial building performance, achieve LEED certification and take the LEED Professional Accreditation Exam. They will uncover topics such as: Technical requirements, certification process, project case studies and strategies; Green building costs and benefits; Brief LEED Accreditation Exam review; and Available tools and resources.

For more information on the workshop click here.

To register for this or any other USGBC workshop, visit www.usgbc.org/workshops/register

Efficiency Maine is offering eight, half-day, energy efficient building workshops at convenient locations throughout the state. These workshops are designed for both technical and non-technical personnel and will focus on low cost and no cost efficiency upgrades in your buildings which if implemented will lower your energy costs. Emphasis will be directed toward measures which qualify under the Efficiency Maine Business Program which offers enhanced incentives for many lighting, motor, VFD, and HVAC improvements. Anyone attending these sessions will qualify for a discount to our very popular Building Operator Certification course. Take advantage of this tremendous opportunity to network with other facility managers in a casual environment with subjects geared specifically towards reducing your energy costs.

Date(s)/Location(s): 6-11-08/Caribou, and, 6-12-08/Houlton.

Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Sign-in: Starts at 8:00 AM

Location: Northern Maine Development Commission, Board Room, 11 West Presque Isle Road, Caribou
Directions:  http://www.nmdc.org/About/directions.html

Notice and registration form: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/Temp/HowToGetStartedSavingEnergy2008.pdf

Instructor: Chuck Porter, Program Outreach Director

Credits: 0.4 CEU / 4.0 PDH

Food: A continental breakfast will be provided.

Cost: $25

Efficiency Maine is offering eight, half-day, energy efficient building workshops at convenient locations throughout the state. These workshops are designed for both technical and non-technical personnel and will focus on low cost and no cost efficiency upgrades in your buildings which if implemented will lower your energy costs. Emphasis will be directed toward measures which qualify under the Efficiency Maine Business Program which offers enhanced incentives for many lighting, motor, VFD, and HVAC improvements. Anyone attending these sessions will qualify for a discount to our very popular Building Operator Certification course. Take advantage of this tremendous opportunity to network with other facility managers in a casual environment with subjects geared specifically towards reducing your energy costs.

Date / Location: 6-12-08/Houlton.

Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Sign-in: Starts at 8:00 AM

Location: Houlton Higher Education Center, 18 Military Street, Houlton
Directions: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/Temp/DirectionsHoultonCenter.pdf

Notice and registration form: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/Temp/HowToGetStartedSavingEnergy2008.pdf

Instructor: Chuck Porter, Program Outreach Director

Credits: 0.4 CEU / 4.0 PDH

Food: A continental breakfast will be provided.

Cost: $25

Join us for a FREE BOC Informational Web Cast.

The web cast allows you to conveniently view and listen to
an overview of the BOC program from the comfort of your office.
All you need is a desktop browser and a telephone!

The presentation includes:

- Who benefits by attending BOC training.
- Level I and Level II course topics, schedules, and certification requirements.
- How BOC graduates are improving their facilities.

January 16, March 5, June 26, September 9 and October 30, 2008
11:30am-12:30pm (Eastern Time)

Sign up for the web cast at: www.theBOC.info/

This is a seven half-day course designed to teach students how to conduct a commercial energy audit. It is for anyone with some knowledge of energy efficiency and/or commercial building operations. The core and value of this course is a Commercial Energy Audit is conducted, produced, and presented by the student. Oral presentations are required. The topics are:

Day 1 - Energy Audit Overview
Day 2 - Tools of the Trade
Day 3 - Lighting and Controls
Day 4 - HVAC (Motors, RTUs, and Gas Technologies)
Day 5 - HVAC (Building Shell & HE Heating & Cooling)
Day 6 - HVAC (IAQ and Energy Efficiency)
Day 7 - Oral Presentations

Notice and registration form: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/Temp/CommercialEnergyAuditing.pdf

Course outline: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/Temp/CommercialEnergyAuditingOutline.pdf

Student syllabi: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/Temp/CommercialEnergyAuditingStudentSyllabus.pdf

Dates: 7/15/08, 7/16/08, 7/29/08, 7/30/08, 8/12/08, 8/13/08, 8/26/08

Time: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Credits: 2.4 CEU/24 PDH/2.0 TCH/24 Wastewater credit hours

Food: Breakfast will be provided.

Cost: $100 for schools and state agencies and $150 for private organizations and federal agencies.

Location: Jeff’s Catering, Banquet and Convention Ctr., East/West Industrial Park, 15 Littlefield Way, Brewer, ME (207) 989-1811

Directions: http://www.jeffscatering.com/index.php?area=directions

As part of the Efficiency Maine effort to provide certification for solar thermal Installation; a two-day class, Introduction to Solar Thermal”, is being offered.

There are new solar thermal certification eligibility
requirements: 1. Complete the two-day training course; 2. Pay the $200 workshop fee and the $35 fee to the State of Maine Treasurer to take the exam for certification; and, 4. Pass the exam. (Note: While we encourage installers to consider NABCEP solar thermal certification, at this time, NABCEP certification will not be required for participation in the program.) 5. Agree to and sign a Code of Ethics agreement that is modeled after the NABCEP code of ethics.

In order to remain on the list of Maine certified solar
thermal installers, individuals must, at the time of renewal(every two years), provide documentation demonstrating at least 1 solar thermal installation within the past two years and pay the $35 renewal fee.

Register: The contact to register is Kim Dubay at 207-453-5134.

Payment: $200 for the workshop; and, (KVCC takes PO numbers, and major credit cards over the phone. If they need to mail a check she will give them all the details on how to do this over the phone.) an addition $35, check made out the State of Maine Treasurer, to take the exam for certification.

Drafty and uncomfortable homes. Rising fuel costs. Poor indoor air quality. There’s a career in fixing these problems for homeowners. Become a home performance energy service provider with the Maine Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program.

Now in its second year, requests from homeowners for work currently exceed our capacity to meet demand. We invite you to become part of the MaineHP Program and join the growing number of certified statewide service providers.

Training topics include the following: building performance basics; site design inspection; air leakage, ventilation and moisture; insulation performance; space heating; safety analysis and testing; and baseload (water heating and appliances).

In-field mentoring complements this classroom training. Contractors will then take the Building Performance Institute Building Analyst 1 certification exams.

Instructor: Rick Karg of R.J. Karg Associates in Topsham, Maine is one of nation’s leading experts in building science and weatherization.

Dates: April 21-25, 2008 OR July 21-25, 2008

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Certification: Building Performance Institute’s Building Analyst 1

Food: Breakfast and lunch will be provided

Cost: $1700

Location: Maine Oil Dealers Association (MODA), 25 Greenwood Road, Brunswick, ME

The purpose of this seminar is to provide financial and business managers the information they need to make appropriate decisions regarding instituting energy efficiency and management plans at their facility.  It will discuss the advantages of purchasing materials and new technology using the various utility rebates and incentives. Topics covered include:

Basics of energy efficiency;
Short and long term benefits;
Economics of an efficient organization;
Role of the facility manager and staff;
Training & communication; and,
Development and operation of an energy
management plan.

This seminar is intended for CFO’s, educational business officers, financial managers, operational vice presidents, small business owners.

Date: Friday, July 25, 2008

Time: 8:30 AM—4:00 PM

Registration: 8:00 AM

Notice and Registration Form: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/Temp/2008EEFM-July.pdf

Food: Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Credits: 0.8 CEUs / 8 PDHs

Cost: $50 for schools and state agencies and
$75 for private organizations and federal agencies.

Location: Northern Maine Community College
Reed Dining Commons, Keegan Room
33 Edgemont Drive, Presque Isle, ME 04769
207 768-2700

Directions: http://www.nmcc.edu/directions.php

Campus Map: https://portal.nmcc.edu/map.php

As part of the Efficiency Maine effort to provide certification for solar thermal Installation; a two-day class, Introduction to Solar Thermal”, is being offered.

There are new solar thermal certification eligibility
requirements: 1. Complete the two-day training course; 2. Pay the $200 workshop fee and the $35 fee to the State of Maine Treasurer to take the exam for certification; and, 4. Pass the exam. (Note: While we encourage installers to consider NABCEP solar thermal certification, at this time, NABCEP certification will not be required for participation in the program.) 5. Agree to and sign a Code of Ethics agreement that is modeled after the NABCEP code of ethics.

In order to remain on the list of Maine certified solar
thermal installers, individuals must, at the time of renewal(every two years), provide documentation demonstrating at least 1 solar thermal installation within the past two years and pay the $35 renewal fee.

Register: The contact to register is Kim Dubay at 207-453-5134.

Payment: $200 for the workshop; and, (KVCC takes PO numbers, and major credit cards over the phone. If they need to mail a check she will give them all the details on how to do this over the phone.) an addition $35, check made out the State of Maine Treasurer, to take the exam for certification.

Join us for a FREE BOC Informational Web Cast.

The web cast allows you to conveniently view and listen to
an overview of the BOC program from the comfort of your office.
All you need is a desktop browser and a telephone!

The presentation includes:

- Who benefits by attending BOC training.
- Level I and Level II course topics, schedules, and certification requirements.
- How BOC graduates are improving their facilities.

January 16, March 5, June 26, September 9 and October 30, 2008
11:30am-12:30pm (Eastern Time)

Sign up for the web cast at: www.theBOC.info/

As part of the Efficiency Maine effort to provide certification for solar thermal Installation; a two-day class, Introduction to Solar Thermal”, is being offered.

There are new solar thermal certification eligibility
requirements: 1. Complete the two-day training course; 2. Pay the $200 workshop fee and the $35 fee to the State of Maine Treasurer to take the exam for certification; and, 4. Pass the exam. (Note: While we encourage installers to consider NABCEP solar thermal certification, at this time, NABCEP certification will not be required for participation in the program.) 5. Agree to and sign a Code of Ethics agreement that is modeled after the NABCEP code of ethics.

In order to remain on the list of Maine certified solar
thermal installers, individuals must, at the time of renewal(every two years), provide documentation demonstrating at least 1 solar thermal installation within the past two years and pay the $35 renewal fee.

Register: The contact to register is Kim Dubay at 207-453-5134.

Payment: $200 for the workshop; and, (KVCC takes PO numbers, and major credit cards over the phone. If they need to mail a check she will give them all the details on how to do this over the phone.) an addition $35, check made out the State of Maine Treasurer, to take the exam for certification.

Let Efficiency Maine help you reduce the energy consumption of your building. Electricity use in commercial and government buildings can be cut by 20 percent or more when building operators manage and maintain their structures and building systems more effectively.

Building Operator Certification is a nationally recognized training program designed to educate facilities personnel in the energy and resource efficient operation and maintenance of building systems.

More information can be found at http://www.theboc.info/

Registration Form: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/Temp/BOCNE2008Registration.pdf

Please e-mail or call Teresa Squillace if you have questions at TSquillace@Comcast.net or 206-292-4793 ext. 2.

Location: Loring Applied Technology Center, 191 Development Drive, Limestone, ME (207) 328-4800

Directions: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/Temp/maptoLATC.jpg

September 11 and 12 – Mulak
September 25 and 26 – Vaillencourt
October 16 and 17 – Turner
October 30 and 31 – Mulak

Let Efficiency Maine help you reduce the energy consumption of your building. Electricity use in commercial and government buildings can be cut by 20 percent or more when building operators manage and maintain their structures and building systems more effectively.

Building Operator Certification is a nationally recognized training program designed to educate facilities personnel in the energy and resource efficient operation and maintenance of building systems.

More information can be found at http://www.theboc.info/

Registration Form: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/Temp/BOCNE2008Registration.pdf

Please e-mail or call Teresa Squillace if you have questions at TSquillace@Comcast.net or 206-292-4793 ext. 2.

Location: Sanford Fire Department, Roosevelt School, 51 River Street, Sanford, ME

Directions: http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?address=51%20River%20St&city=Sanford%20&state=ME&zipcode=04073%2d2829&country=US&title=%20%3cb%3e51%20River%20St%3c%2fb%3e%3cbr%20%2f%3e%20Sanford%2c%20ME%2004073%2d2829%2c%20%20US&cid=lfmaplink2&name=

10/7/2008 Elec1 Mulak
10/21/2008 201 Montenaz
11/4/2008 203 Turner
11/5/2008 203 Turner
11/18/2008 204 Wyman
12/2/2008 210 Turner
12/16/2008 Elec2 Mulak

The purpose of this seminar is to provide financial
and business managers the information they
need to make appropriate decisions regarding
instituting energy efficiency and management
plans at their facility.  It will discuss the advantages of purchasing materials and new technology using the various utility rebates and incentives. Topics covered include:

Basics of energy efficiency;
Short and long term benefits;
Economics of an efficient organization;
Role of the facility manager and staff;
Training & communication; and,
Development and operation of an energy
management plan.

This seminar is intended for CFO’s, educational
business officers, financial managers, operational vice presidents, small business owners.

Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Time: 8:30 AM—4:00 PM

Registration: 8:00 AM

Notice and Registration Form: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/Temp/2008EEFM-October.pdf

Food: Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Credits: 0.8 CEUs / 8 PDHs

Cost: $50 for schools and state agencies and
$75 for private organizations and federal agencies.

Location: Keeley The Katerer Banquet Center
178 Warren Avenue
Portland, ME
(207) 797-3550

Directions: http://www.keeleythekaterer.com/directions.html

Join us for a FREE BOC Informational Web Cast.

The web cast allows you to conveniently view and listen to
an overview of the BOC program from the comfort of your office.
All you need is a desktop browser and a telephone!

The presentation includes:

- Who benefits by attending BOC training.
- Level I and Level II course topics, schedules, and certification requirements.
- How BOC graduates are improving their facilities.

January 16, March 5, June 26, September 9 and October 30, 2008
11:30am-12:30pm (Eastern Time)

Sign up for the web cast at: www.theBOC.info/

As part of the Efficiency Maine effort to provide certification for solar thermal Installation; a two-day class, Introduction to Solar Thermal”, is being offered.

There are new solar thermal certification eligibility
requirements: 1. Complete the two-day training course; 2. Pay the $200 workshop fee and the $35 fee to the State of Maine Treasurer to take the exam for certification; and, 4. Pass the exam. (Note: While we encourage installers to consider NABCEP solar thermal certification, at this time, NABCEP certification will not be required for participation in the program.) 5. Agree to and sign a Code of Ethics agreement that is modeled after the NABCEP code of ethics.

In order to remain on the list of Maine certified solar
thermal installers, individuals must, at the time of renewal(every two years), provide documentation demonstrating at least 1 solar thermal installation within the past two years and pay the $35 renewal fee.

Register: The contact to register is Kim Dubay at 207-453-5134.

Payment: $200 for the workshop; and, (KVCC takes PO numbers, and major credit cards over the phone. If they need to mail a check she will give them all the details on how to do this over the phone.) an addition $35, check made out the State of Maine Treasurer, to take the exam for certification.