The East Michigan Association of Energy Engineers invites you to attend their meeting on Tuesday February 9th, 2010.

Update on Public Act 295

By: David MacDonald, Strategic Marketing Manager, KEMA Services Inc.

Summary of presentation:
In October 2008 Governor Granholm signed into law Public Act 295 - The Clean, Renewable and Efficient Energy Act - which mandated renewable energy portfolio and energy efficiency standards for the utility companies in the state of Michigan. In July of 2009 the major utility companies began rolling out Energy Optimization programs designed to stimulate the use of energy efficient equipment in commercial and industrial applications to reduce the electricity and natural gas demand. These programs offer significant rebates to the utilities' customers to replace existing inefficient electric and natural gas lighting and equipment with newer more efficient products.

For commercial and industrial utility customers in Michigan this is an excellent opportunity to take advantage of these programs to update your facilities with the latest in energy saving lighting and equipment, lower your electric and natural gas demand, reduce your carbon footprint, and better manage your utility expenses. Incentives are available for both new construction projects and retrofit applications.

The presentation will include a discussion of Public Act 295, how it is being implemented by DTE Energy and Consumers Energy, the incentive amounts available, and how to apply for these rebates. Representatives will be on hand to discuss their specific programs and how they can help you.

MEETING LOCATION:
Alfred Taubman Student Service Center at Lawrence Technological University Rm C406

MEETING COST:
FREE for Chapter Members
Guests = $25
Students/Seniors =$19

AGENDA:
4:30 p.m. -- Board Meeting
5:00 p.m. -- Social Time / Chapter Business
6:00 p.m. -- Dinner
6:30 p.m. -- Presentation by Guest Lecturer with questions to follow
7:30 p.m. -- Adjourn (additional Social time available)

The East Michigan Association of Energy Engineers invites you to attend their meeting on Tuesday November 10, 2009.

Geo-exchange heat pump and geo-exchange basics

By Bob Roop, Principal with Peter Basso Associates

PRESENTER BIOGRAPHY:
Bob has spent most of his over 22 year career exclusively designing educational facilities and serves as the primary mechanical engineering technical resource for K-12 projects at Peter Basso Associates. Working together with school facilities staff, he has developed and successfully implemented designs for a wide range of educational facilities focusing on improved classroom environments for increased learning potential. High performance systems with increased comfort, controllability and flexibility, combined with reduced energy consumption are trademarks of Peter Basso Associates' school projects. PBA has also been involved in the largest horizontal geo-exchange system, the largest aqua thermal geo-exchange system, and the largest open loop geo-exchange system in the state of Michigan. Bob has developed efficient strategies utilizing water source and ground source heat pump systems to reduce energy consumption in school buildings encompassing all grade levels. These projects have won chapter and regional level ASHRAE Technology Awards, and have been the subject of articles in numerous publications. Two recent comprehensive high school projects were awarded LEED Silver status by the USGBC. Bob is the recipient of the 2010 ASHRAE Technology Award, 2nd Place, for the new Whitmore Lake High School recognizing outstanding achievement in the design and operation of energy-efficient buildings.

MEETING LOCATION:
Alfred Taubman Student Service Center at Lawrence Technological University Rm C406

MEETING COST:
FREE for Chapter Members
Guests = $25
Students/Seniors = $19

AGENDA:
4:30 p.m. -- Board Meeting
5:00 p.m. -- Social Time / Chapter Business
6:00 p.m. -- Dinner
6:30 p.m. -- Presentation by Guest Lecturer with questions to follow
7:30 p.m. -- Adjourn (additional Social time available)

Welcome to the East Michigan Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers.

We are dedicated to helping our members and community implement energy efficient technologies to reduce expenses, improve their energy efficiency, protect the environment, and bolster our economy.

Stay attuned to the rapid changes and reshaping of our business, new technologies, and the legislative and regulatory issues affecting our industry. Join us as we network with industry peers, develop leads, discuss energy opportunities, tour project sites and explore energy procurement strategies.

Realize the benefits of a local support group staffed with professionals such as yourself. We encourage both MEMBERS AND GUESTS to attend our quarterly meetings.

Our chapter's regular meetings are held quarterly, on the 2nd Tuesday of February, April, September, and November.

Registration and Social Time - 5:15 pm
Dinner / Meeting - 6pm
Adjourn ~ 8pm

Meetings typically consist of a guest speaker and short business agenda.
Additional networking opportunities are provided from 8-9pm.

Here are the key contacts for the East Michigan Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers:

david.everest@siemens.com, President, David Everest - Phd/CEM
jamiej@thermalnetics.com, VP, James Jankowski - PE/CEM
admin@emaee.org, Newsletter Editor, OPEN - Submit your name to be considered
dobryP@trinity-health.org, Treasurer, Paul Dobry - CEM
bsnyder@ids-troy.com, Secretary, Bruce Snyder - CEM
bsnyder@ids-troy.com, Chapter Awards, Bruce Snyder - CEM
david.everest@siemens.com, Scholarships, David Everest - Phd/CEM
edwardsd@dteenergy.com, Technologies and Training, Don Edwards - CEM
sawecox2@comcast.net, Membership and meeting attendance, Ed Cox - CEM
smooreii@emich.edu, Webmaster, Steve Moore - PE/CEM