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The Energy Programs and NEEI will be re-locating (est. Fall 2012) into a brand new building located in the heart of downtown Eugene. We are very excited to be a part of the new campus location as the building is designed with several one-of-a-kind features that will allow our students to interact with the building as a functioning lab. The project has often been referred to as a 'building that teaches' and we believe it will provide a unique opportunity for people locally, nationally and internationally interested in Energy efficiency and building sciences to come and learn.
Read more about the project on LCC's website
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BOC for 2012:
Classes currently open for registration include open Level I courses in Medford, Pendleton, and Portland, and an open Level II in Portland. Start up dates are February 21 for Pendleton, April 10 for Medford, and TBA for Portland 1 & 2. Check back soon for more details! Please see Course Schedule for further information. Please visit www.theboc.info for course details, or call Erik Westerholm toll free at 877-447-4544 for more information! Register soon to reserve your space!
Some scholarship funding is available, call 1-877-447-4544 or email Erik
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Building Operator Certification Level II
Level II BOC builds on the achievements of Level I Certification, and will next be available in Portland. Register Today!
Seven class days cover the following six topics: Preventative Maintenance & Operations, Advanced Electrical Diagnostics, HVAC Troubleshooting & Maintenance, HVAC Controls & Optimization, Motors in Facilities, and Building Commissioning. Special pricing available for OSHE, CRHEA, BOMA, and IFMA members. Some scholarship funding available. Find detailed course descriptions here. Check our updated schedule or call Erik @ 541-463-5798 for further details. Download Course Schedule (.doc)
EMC Students from Texas Achieve $898,000 in Energy Cost Avoidance.
In 2003 a group of Energy Management Certification Program participants from Texas went back to work and applied some of the energy saving techniques they had learned during the on-campus portion of EMC program. The result was $898,000 in avoided costs for their school district. The following summary outlines the project. (Or download the Full Report)
Spring Branch Independent School District Energy Program Summary
The School District:
- Student Population 32,000 (same for the 2 considered years)
- Increased SQFT by 250,000 last year. 180,000 planned for current year
- Annual utilities budget $6 mil
The Energy Management Program
- Behavioral and Operational Program, focused on education and no cost/low cost solutions.
- New policies on after-hours interior lighting – half light during cleaning, and unoccupied times in common areas, off when unoccupied.
- Exterior lighting controlled by mechanical timers are now controlled by head custodian, and are set to go off after last custodian leaves.
- New policies on HVAC systems – on during occupied times determined by observed building use.
- Temperature ranges defined by AHRAE comfort standards were implemented.
- Maintenance addressed gaps between and under doors for tighter building envelope.
- Auditoriums on “special request” schedules
- Construction contracts amended to include Energy Specifications
- Power feature on all computers were enabled with the help of the Technology department.
- Administrators were asked to limit refrigerators on campuses, and make sure that all of them are unplugged for longer holiday periods.
- Campuses made to closely monitor water sprinkler use, and to reset sprinkler clocks when it rains. All new sprinkler systems to be installed through Maintenance and must have at least a rain gauge.
- Maintenance began assessment of all sprinkler systems to verify correct operation
- Maintenance drafted recommendations to eliminate small grassy areas in courtyards to save money on mowing and watering.
- Frequent Audits at various different times of the day, week and on holidays.
- Communications with campus staff via Newsletters, emails, website and presentations
- Bills were carefully monitored along with weather data and compared to baseline
- Technology used included – Climate Loggers, infrared temperature guns and light meters
The Results
- Cost Avoidance of $898,000.
- Dollar amount reductions $34,660 in spite of increasing SQFT and unit costs.
- Reductions of 2,044,446 kWh and 103,128 Therms.
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Industry Related News
Presented below are several combined news-feeds from all around the globe. News is continually updated on a regular basis so check back often and read the latest happenings in green energy, solar PV, building efficiency, water conservation plus more!!
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First Stop Loss Point Triggered for 2012 Solar Stocks Portfolio; Yingli Green Energy Holding (NYSE:YGE)
First Stop Loss Point Triggered for 2012 Solar Stocks Portfolio; Yingli Green Energy Holding (NYSE:YGE)
New York, New York - February 3, 2012 - Investorideas.com, a leader in renewable energy stock research for independent investors releases solar stocks commentary from solar expert, J Peter Lynch.
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Arkansas Natural Gas Company Hosts Tour With U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Poneman
Arkansas Natural Gas Company Hosts Tour With U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Poneman
Arkansas Natural Gas Company Hosts Tour With U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy PonemanPoneman Highlights U.S. Energy Resources, Obama’s Blueprint for an American Economy Built to Last
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Optimism Blowing in the Wind for Renewable Energy Stock Zoltek (NASDAQ: ZOLT); Trades up over 40% on First Quarter Report
Optimism Blowing in the Wind for Renewable Energy Stock Zoltek (NASDAQ: ZOLT); Trades up over 40% on First Quarter Report
New York, NY - February 3, 2012 (Investorideas.com renewable energy/green newswire) Investorideas.com, a leader in renewable energy stock research for independent investors, issues an investor alert for wind stock, Zoltek Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZOLT).
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Nobelists Molina and Richter Respond to WSJ Physicists
Nobelists Molina and Richter Respond to WSJ Physicists
Nobelists Molina and Richter Respond to WSJ Physicists (Dot Earth)
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GOVERNOR HICKENLOOPER TO DELIVER REMARKS AT INAUGURAL VAIL GLOBAL ENERGY FORUM
GOVERNOR HICKENLOOPER TO DELIVER REMARKS AT INAUGURAL VAIL GLOBAL ENERGY FORUM
BEAVER CREEK, COLORADO - February 3, 2012 (Investorideas.com renewable energy newswire) Governor John Hickenlooper will deliver the keynote remarks at the inaugural Vail Global Energy Forum (VGEF), held March 3-4, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colo.
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CA, NY, WA Will Require Insurers to Disclose Climate Exposure
CA, NY, WA Will Require Insurers to Disclose Climate Exposure
CA, NY, WA Will Require Insurers to Disclose Climate Exposure (NYT)
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AIA Montana Fall Conference
AIA Montana Fall Conference
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Registration for the 2011 AIA Montana Fall Conference is now OPEN!
LEARNING UNITS AVAILABLE. The Traditional Fall Conference Friday/Saturday format counts for over 8 LEARNING UNITS—many that qualify for HSW/SD. The Optional Pre-Conference Thursday Seminar adds 4—HSW/SD[…]
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Best of BOMA's Energy Efficiency Program (BEEP)
Best of BOMA's Energy Efficiency Program (BEEP)
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An innovative operational excellence program to teach commercial real estate professionals how to reduce energy consumption and costs with proven no- and low-cost strategies for optimizing equipment, people and practices. Topics to include:[…]
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How Energy Secretary Steven Chu lost his battle with Washington
How Energy Secretary Steven Chu lost his battle with Washington
How Energy Secretary Steven Chu lost his battle with Washington (TNR)
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J. Peter Lynch Discusses Stop Loss Prices for 2012 Solar Stocks Portfolio
J. Peter Lynch Discusses Stop Loss Prices for 2012 Solar Stocks Portfolio
New York, New York - February 1, 2012 - Investorideas.com, a leader in renewable energy stock research for independent investors releases the following solar stocks commentary from solar expert, J Peter Lynch. Mr. Lynch discusses stop loss orders for his[…]
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Montana Energy Conference
Montana Energy Conference
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NorthWestern Energy, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) BetterBricks invite you to participate in the 3rd Annual Montana Energy Management Conference - Strategies for Business Savings and Success. Our goal[…]
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Oregon Association of Professional Energy Managers' Summer Forum 2011
Oregon Association of Professional Energy Managers' Summer Forum 2011
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This summer’s forum, "RCMs, Energy Managers, Sustainability Coordinators...Who Needs 'Em? (You Do!)" will be held on Friday, June 3rd in Vancouver, WA. Experts in the field from Northwest Energy Education Institute, Evergreen Public Schools, SERA Architects, and[…]
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Oregon BEST Fest '11
Oregon BEST Fest '11
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This expo and networking event brings together university researchers, entrepreneurs and industry leaders for an all-day conference covering renewable energy and sustainable built environment research, development and commercialization. The program features a range of regional and national[…]
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Secretary Chu Announces Second Round of “America’s Next Top Energy Innovator” on One Year Anniversary of the White House Startup America Initiative
Secretary Chu Announces Second Round of “America’s Next Top Energy Innovator” on One Year Anniversary of the White House Startup America Initiative
Secretary Chu Announces Second Round of “America’s Next Top Energy Innovator” on One Year Anniversary of the White House Startup America InitiativeInnovative Startup Companies Can More Easily Access Laboratory Inventions to Create New Businesses, Products
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IKEA Powering Cincinnati Store with Solar
IKEA Powering Cincinnati Store with Solar
IKEA officially turned on a PV solar installation located at its Cincinnati-area store in Westchester, Ohio. IKEA partnered with REC Solar to develop and install the 128,000 square-foot, 1,026 kilowatt system, which consists of 4,186 PV panels that will generate[…]
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Salazar, Chu Flip Switch on 65% Energy Savings
Salazar, Chu Flip Switch on 65% Energy Savings
Salazar, Chu Flip Switch on 65% Energy SavingsEnergy-Efficient LED Lights Illuminated in Ceremony on National Mall
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Secretary Chu and Energy Department Officials to Continue Post-State of the Union Efforts to Highlight Obama Administration’s Commitment to American Energy
Secretary Chu and Energy Department Officials to Continue Post-State of the Union Efforts to Highlight Obama Administration’s Commitment to American Energy
Secretary Chu and Energy Department Officials to Continue Post-State of the Union Efforts to Highlight Obama Administration’s Commitment to American EnergyEnergy Secretary Steven Chu, Deputy Secretary Daniel Poneman and other senior Energy Department officials will participate in events across the[…]
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“End of America’s Coal Era” in Sight
“End of America’s Coal Era” in Sight
“End of America’s Coal Era” in Sight (Economist)
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Solar Stocks Commentary with J Peter Lynch; Market Continues to turn Positive
Solar Stocks Commentary with J Peter Lynch; Market Continues to turn Positive
New York, NY - January 30, 2012 (Investorideas.com renewable energy stocks newswire) www.Investorideas.com, a leader in renewable energy and cleantech stock research for independent investors issues market and solar stocks commentary from solar expert, J. Peter Lynch, a regular columnist[…]
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Feds: Marcellus Shale Gas = 6 Years of U.S. Demand, Not 17
Feds: Marcellus Shale Gas = 6 Years of U.S. Demand, Not 17
Feds: Marcellus Shale Gas = 6 Years of U.S. Demand, Not 17 (NYT)
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