APEC Gateway Chapter January 2021 Meeting

Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 by Mike Thompson

Topic: Air Cleaning Technologies for HVAC

Speakers: Don Borgmann PE and Kevin Glauber CEM, Energy Engineers & Project Developers with Trane

Don Borgmann is a project engineer with Trane who develops energy savings metrics for Intelligent Services reports, providing technical assistance with ongoing review of building data for system troubleshooting, diagnostics, and energy savings. Don is also responsible for developing Indoor Air Quality Assessments for clients and developing solutions for air cleaning technologies in HVAC.

Kevin Glauber is a project engineer with Trane who oversees detailed audits of facilities, engineering design, and work scopes for our clients. He provides a comprehensive approach, from LED lighting to retrofitting HVAC with bipolar ionization in order to meet the specific needs of our customers.

Don and Kevin will present on indoor air quality as it relates to your HVAC systems focusing on dilution, exhaust, containment and cleaning. They will also compare common air cleaning technologies including UV lights, bipolar ionization, and dry hydrogen peroxide technologies.

APEC January ’21 Presentation

APEC Gateway Chapter December 2020 Meeting

Posted on December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 by Mike Thompson

Topic: Virtual Commissioning

Speaker: Emily Startz-Director of Energy Efficiency Programs at Power TakeOff

Emily Startz oversees the implementation of energy efficiency programs and the relationships with Power TakeOff’s utility partners. Power TakeOff’s primary program offering, Virtual Commissioning (VCx) employs data analytics and engagement strategies to deliver operational energy savings for small to medium-size commercial customers. The VCx Program is currently offered in partnership with eight utilities including a newly launched pilot for Ameren IL. Prior to joining the Power TakeOff team, Emily managed the development of New York State’s commercial energy management initiatives including the design and implementation of a collaborative performance-based energy savings pilot. Emily also has utility experience managing industrial, small-to-medium business, and low-income demand-side management programs.

Emily will present how their innovative Virtual Commissioning (VCx) programs have been delivering a cost-effective service that uses smart meter data to identify and support the implementation of operational-focused efficiency improvements with no cost to its participants.

APEC Ameren IL VCx 12.18.2020.pptx

November 2020 APEC Gateway Chapter Meeting

Posted on November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 by Mike Thompson

Topic: EV and Charging 101

Speaker: Patrick Justis, Manager of Efficient Electrification Development, Ameren Missouri

Pat joined Ameren in 2008, when he was hired to help launch the Company’s first major energy efficiency program for business customers. He leads the company’s electric vehicle initiative. He is currently Board President for the Set the PACE St. Louis program in the city. Pat earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from University of Missouri – Columbia and an MS in Environmental Science and Policy from the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University – Bloomington. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Missouri.

APEC – EVSE 101 Nov 2020

Ameren Missouri Fast Charging Brochure Nov 2020

Ameren Missouri Charge Ahead – Local Charging Incentive Program (Brochure)

October 2020 APEC Gateway Chapter Meeting

Posted on November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 by Mike Thompson

Topic: Alternate Solutions for Emergency Lighting

Speaker: Mark Strauss, Signtex Lighting Inc.

Mark Strauss is a second generation lighting professional, “Since 1976 I worked all aspects of the lighting industry,
Manufacturing, wholesale and Agency sectors of the industry. Mid west Chandelier,(now LSI Midwest) I literally did every
job in the factory from paint line to fabrication, wiring and shipping year 1, year 2 cost studies on the entire line, and field
service, then quotations. Lithonia Lighting, West Coast Quotations Manager of the fluorescent Division, CED Profit Center
manager and rep firms representing every major package finally owning my own agency 2005-2017.

APEC October presentatiom

Fundamentals of Compressed Air Systems Training

Posted on August 12, 2018August 12, 2018 by Mike Thompson

Compressed air systems hold the key to greater productivity, efficiency and profitability in your facility. You just have to understand where to look and what to do. The Compressed Air Challenge will help you evaluate your own compressed air system and apply proven techniques to reduce operating costs and improve your productivity, product quality, system reliability and competitiveness.

http://apecmidwest.com/fundamentals-compressed-air-systems-training/

Building Operator Certification (BOC) LEVEL I Training 2018

Posted on February 25, 2018February 26, 2018 by Mike Thompson

Building Operator Certification® (BOC) is a nationally recognized training and certification
program focusing on energy-efficient building operations and preventative maintenance
procedures. Independent research shows that BOC operators consistently improve comfort
and save money and energy in their facilities.

Spring-2018-BOC-I-Training-Flyer (1)

Certified Energy Manager Training

Posted on September 13, 2017September 13, 2017 by Mike Thompson

The Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program is partnering with the Association of Energy
Engineers (AEE) Central Illinois Chapter to host Certified Energy Manager (CEM) training. Since
its inception in 1981, the Certified Energy Manager credential has become widely accepted as
a measure of professional accomplishment within the energy management field.

PYTR_FLYER (AUG 2017) CEM Training -FINAL

Building Operator Certification (BOC) LEVEL I Training

Posted on September 13, 2017September 13, 2017 by Mike Thompson

Fall-2017-BOC-I-Training-Flyer (1)

Net Zero Energy Building Grant (Illinois)

Posted on March 14, 2017March 14, 2017 by Mike Thompson

The Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation implemented a new Net Zero Energy Building grant program. Our grants are open to 501c3s, local governments, colleges and universities across Illinois. With the new year, we are looking to increase awareness and pursue opportunities to promote the program.

http://www.illinoiscleanenergy.org/

What’s involved in an energy audit?

Posted on July 7, 2016July 7, 2016 by Mike Thompson

There are many considerations for saving both money and energy at a facility. To ensure that you are moving in the right direction, however, it may be necessary to have an energy audit conducted.

http://www.plantengineering.com/single-article/whats-involved-in-an-energy-audit/212a8d8c1b4acd5f9048dca47567106e.html?OCVALIDATE&ocid=517077&email=robert.baumgartner@Leidos.com