(Northern Maine Community College, Presque Isle)

Click here for the notice and registration form: http://www.jetcc.org/EnergyEfficiencyFlyer_Registrationform1.pdf

To register, contact Leeann Hanson with JETCC at 207/253-8020 or jetcc@maine.rr.com

(Calumet Club, Augusta, ME)

Click here for the notice and registration form: http://www.jetcc.org/EnergyEfficiencyFlyer_Registrationform1.pdf

To register, contact Leeann Hanson with JETCC at 207/253-8020 or jetcc@maine.rr.com

Spring Event — Thursday, March 18, 2010
Energy Tune Up – Addressing Problems with Sensor Error and Simultaneous Heating & Cooling
10 - 11 a.m. Pacific; 11 a.m.- Noon Mountain; Noon - 1 p.m. Central; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Eastern

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There is a special rate for State of Maine residents. To take advantage of this subsidy provided by EM, please call the NEEC office at 1-877-850-4793 for the promotion code.
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Two of the top 4 big opportunities for energy savings in most buildings involve problems with simultaneous heating and cooling and sensor error. This webinar takes an in-depth look at these two opportunities, and discusses how to diagnose them and implement strategies for improved performance. The first - simultaneousheating and cooling - wastes energy when the same air gets heated and cooled, or hot and cold air streams get mixed together to make warm air. If the control strategy is not optimized, the supply air will be cooler than necessary and reheating it will use more energy than necessary. The second - sensor error- causes increased heating, cooling, or equipment operation, which can affect occupant comfort and lead to higher energy bills. This is most often caused by uncalibrated sensors, but can also be due to incorrectly placed sensors, failed sensors, or mistakes in control set-up. Learn how to evaluate your building for opportunities in these key areas and how to get started with a tune up program.

SPEAKER: BetterBricks Technical Advisor

Click here to register: http://www.theboc.info/webinars/

Fees (DO NOT INCLUDE SUBSIDY):
Single Webinar Event — $79
Combo Webinar Event (2) — $125
2010 Technical Webinar Series (discounted tuition for full series of 4) — $200

With the collapse of the financial markets and the US debt bubble it’s likely that new construction activity will contract. At the same time, peak oil and climate change will drive interest in dramatically reducing energy consumption in existing buildings. In this workshop we’ll focus on the deep energy retrofits of homes and other building types. We’ll cover what the nature of the challenge is, where energy goes in homes, and look briefly at the underlying building science. Air barriers and insulation detailing will be illustrated primarily through numerous case study examples. We’ll look at mechanical systems for low load retrofits as well. Participants are encouraged to bring their own examples and situations for the group to resolve.

About the Presenter: Marc Rosenbaum, P.E. is a long-time student of making great buildings. He uses an integrated systems design approach to help people create buildings and communities which connect us to the natural world, and support both personal and planetary health. His work has been recognized nationally by ASHRAE, AIA, EEBA, and NESEA, but they didn’t see all the mistakes along the way. Rosenbaum was the keynote speaker at the 2008 Affordable Comfort conference and the 2009 Building Energy conference.

Click here for more details on how to register: http://www.miaqc.org/Deep%20Energy%20Retrofit%20Seminar.htm

The Maine Indoor Air Quality Conference is the largest IAQ conference in northern New England. Diverse professionals throughout the region come together to share new and proven concepts for achieving safe and healthy indoor environments. If you design, build, operate or maintain buildings, if you work in residential, educational, commercial or industrial environments, if you provide consulting and professional services, or if you manage policy or public health infrastructure for Maine citizens--this conference is for you.

As in past years, this year's event will feature a dozen workshops on current topics in indoor air quality. Follow the links below for more information.

New in 2010! Pre-conference seminar on Deep Energy Retrofits & IAQ featuring Marc Rosenbaum, P.E. Register for both the seminar and the conference and get a $25.00 discount off your combined registration fees!

Click here for more details on how to register: http://www.miaqc.org/

March 29 - April 9
BPI Certification Training
for Home Energy Conservation Technicians

MTEC, Brunswick

Click here to view registration form: http://www.maineenergymarketers.com/education-foundation/documents/RegistrationForm-BPICertificationTrainingMARCH2010.pdf

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

There are new solar thermal certification eligibility requirements: 1. Complete the three-day training course; 2. Pay the $300 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: $300 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.

Location: WCCC, Calais, ME

Date: May 12-14, 2010

Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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/

Register On-line: http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=867ffeea-11bf-4a08-b7ac-3c037a253a04

Cost: The Building Operator Certification 100/200 series is approximately $1,275 per person. However, the Maine Public Utilities Commission offers the series at a discounted rate for a limited number of building operators and maintenance staff. The discounted tuition will be provided to state agencies at $550 and to federal agencies and private organizations at $850. BOC registrants are eligible for tuition rebates from Efficiency Maine of $100 upon earning the BOC credentials and $200 upon submittal of an approved incentive application for an energy efficiency project at their facility. Maximum rebate is $300.

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

Location: TBD, Portland, ME

Dates:

5/18/2010 101 Mulak
5/19/2010 102 Mulak
6/22/2010 103a Turner
6/23/2010 103b Turner
7/20/2010 104 Rice
7/21/2010 107 Petit
8/24/2010 106 Turner
8/25/2010 105 Mulak

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

There are new solar thermal certification eligibility requirements: 1. Complete the three-day training course; 2. Pay the $300 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: $300 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.

Location: NMCC, Presque Ilse, ME

Date: July 14, 15 & 16, 2010

Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Summer Event — Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Energy Tune Up – Optimizing Outside-Air Usage & Equipment Scheduling
10 - 11 a.m. Pacific; 11 a.m.- Noon Mountain; Noon - 1 p.m. Central; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Eastern

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There is a special rate for State of Maine residents. To take advantage of this subsidy provided by EM, please call the NEEC office at 1-877-850-4793 for the promotion code.
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Two of the 4 big opportunities for energy savings in most buildings involve problems with equipment scheduling and outside air usage. This webinar takes an in-depth look at each, and discusses how to diagnose them and implement strategies for improved performance. The first – outside-air usage – wastes energy when a building’s ventilation system provides more than the minimum outside air necessary for air-quality needs, thereby placing extra load on the heating and cooling system to properly condition the air. The second – equipment scheduling– wastes energy when lighting and HVAC systems are illuminating and conditioning zones of the building unnecessarily. Temporary changes to operating schedules for one-time events can all too often remain in place and go unnoticed by facility staff long after the event is over. Learn how to evaluate your building for opportunities in these key areas and how to get started with a tune up program.

SPEAKER: Jim Volkman, Strategic Energy Group & BetterBricks REGISTER

Click here to register: http://www.theboc.info/webinars/

Fees (DO NOT INCLUDE SUBSIDY):
Single Webinar Event — $79
Combo Webinar Event (2) — $125
2010 Technical Webinar Series (discounted tuition for full series of 4) — $200

Fall Event — Thursday, September 16, 2010
Energy Tune-Up - Measurement Tools for Building Energy Diagnostics
10 - 11 a.m. Pacific; 11 a.m.- Noon Mountain; Noon - 1 p.m. Central; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Eastern

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There is a special rate for State of Maine residents. To take advantage of this subsidy provided by EM, please call the NEEC office at 1-877-850-4793 for the promotion code.
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Facility professionals often wisely rely on their five senses to help them evaluate the energy performance of their building. Along with these five senses, quality measurement tools are important for diagnosing system performance and managing energy consumption. This webinar will cover hand-held measurement devices and simple data logging equipment for short term monitoring projects to evaluate energy tune-up opportunities. Tools include hand-held temperature probes, pressure gauges, digital mulitmeters, calibration equipment, infrared cameras, light meters, data loggers, and more. Learn how to select the appropriate tool for your energy project.

SPEAKER: BetterBricks Technical Advisor

Click here to register: http://www.theboc.info/webinars/

Fees (DO NOT INCLUDE SUBSIDY):
Single Webinar Event — $79
Combo Webinar Event (2) — $125
2010 Technical Webinar Series (discounted tuition for full series of 4) — $200

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/

Register On-line: http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=867ffeea-11bf-4a08-b7ac-3c037a253a04

Cost: The Building Operator Certification 100/200 series is approximately $1,275 per person. However, the Maine Public Utilities Commission offers the series at a discounted rate for a limited number of building operators and maintenance staff. The discounted tuition will be provided to state agencies at $550 and to federal agencies and private organizations at $850. BOC registrants are eligible for tuition rebates from Efficiency Maine of $100 upon earning the BOC credentials and $200 upon submittal of an approved incentive application for an energy efficiency project at their facility. Maximum rebate is $300.

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

Location: TBD, Brewer, ME

Dates:

10/5/2010 101 Mulak
10/6/2010 102 Mulak
10/26/2010 103a Turner
10/27/2010 103b Turner
11/16/2010 104 Rice
11/17/2010 107 Petit
12/7/2010 106 Turner
12/8/2010 105 Mulak