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GPAEE Newsletter

Fostering action through education, innovation and

networking to promote the priorities of Philadelphia–

Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers December 2016

The Greater Philadelphia Association of Energy Engineers cordially invites you to our

ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY

When: Thursday, December 15, 2016

5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Where: Lo Spiedo @ the Philadelphia Navy Yard 4503 S. Broad St Bldg 500 Philadelphia, PA 19112 (215) 282-3184 Cost*: $80.00 for Members/$90.00 for Non Members $95.00 for non-registered attendees Payment is due on or before 12/15/16

Easy Access from I95, 76 & 676. Free Parking is available in the Navy Yard. The evening will include open bar, a delicious hot buffet style dinner including salad and dessert, door prizes, 50/50 raffle and a celebration of the spirit of the season with colleagues and friends.

Eat, Drink and be Merry, but please drink responsibly! For additional information, contact Tara Pasca at newsletter@gpaee.org

Click Here to Register

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Calendar of Events

Date Location Topic January 12, 2017 McCall Field Microgrids

February 16, 2017 McCall Field/Quorum S.C. Government/Act 129

March 23, 2017 Globalcon Battery Storage /SEPTA

April 20, 2017 Doylestown Hospital Tour Combined Heat and Power

May 18, 2017 Quorum Science Center New Technologies

June 22, 2017 Navy Yard AEE Training (CEP)

January 2017 Meeting

Focus On: Microgrids

Speaker: Maggie Clout - Siemens

Date: Thursday, January 12, 2017

Time: 11:30 a.m.: Registration

12:00 p.m.: Lunch & Presentation begins

Location: McCall Golf & Country Club

201 North Lynn Blvd

Upper Darby, PA 19082

Cost: Members: $35.00

Non-Members: $45.00

Student/Unemployed: $5

Registration: Click here and follow the prompts for registration

Contact Info: For more information please contact: Judi Subers

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Commodity Highlights

WTI crude oil futures price

11/30/2016: $49.44/barrels

Up $1.48 from week earlier

Up $7.59 from year earlier

Natural gas futures price

11/30/2016: $3.352/MMBtu

Up $0.326 from week earlier

Up $1.121 from year earlier

Weekly coal production

11/26/2016: 15.190 million tons

Down 2.042 million tons from week earlier

Up 0.208 million tons from year earlier

Natural gas inventories

11/25/2016: 3,995 Bcf

Down 50 Bcf from week earlier

Up 24 Bcf from year earlier

Crude oil inventories

11/25/2016: 488.1 million barrels

Down 0.9 million barrels from week earlier

Up 30.9 million barrels from year earlier

Source: http://www.eia.gov/

Source: https://www.cmegroup.com/

Wanna Get Away?? Upcoming Energy Events

Renewable Energy World International

December 13-15, 2016

Orange County Convention Center

Orlando FL

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Power and Energy Conference & Exhibition

Conference: June 26-30, 2017

Exhibition: June 27-29, 2017

Charlotte Convention Center

Charlotte, NC

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HydroVision International

June 27, 2017—June 30, 2017

Colorado Convention Center

Denver, Colorado

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Globalcon 2017

March 22—23, 2017

Pennsylvania Convention Center

Hall E, Philadelphia, PA

PJM Western Hub

On PEAK $/MWh

Off Peak $/MWh

ATC $/MWh

Last Month $/MWh

2017 39.77 27.63 33.09 32.87

2018 38.04 26.29 31.58 30.88

2019 36.55 25.54 30.49 30.47

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letter, send a brief descrip-

tion with URL link and con-

tact information to our

newsletter editor,

Tara Pasca at :

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Ads are free except those

solicited by

professional

employment agencies.

Employment Initiative

The economy is improving, however, many of our business are facing hard times. We

invite our members and Sponsor companies to join the GPAEE Board in our Employ-

ment Initiative . To help our fellow energy professionals, the GPAEE offers the following

assistance for unemployed energy professionals :

1. Reduced fees for most monthly meetings. when registering for meetings, regis-

ter under student and unemployed rate of $5 for the specified meeting.

2. Unemployed members can post a free energy Position Wanted ad for 3 months in

our newsletter which currently reaches over 1,000 people.

3. Free Job Ad on our newsletter Energy Job Board for GPAEE Sponsor companies

and employers. Recruiters are invited to post jobs for the normal advertisement

fee or on our website at no cost.

4. Companies with openings are invited to announce them at our monthly meetings.

UGI Energy Services

SOX Accountant

UGI Energy Services, is searching for a SOX Accountant who will

be responsible for performing SOX internal control

compliance procedures including process documentation,

walkthroughs and controls testing on highly complex business

areas using a risk-based approach for purposes of assessing

internal control effectiveness or

identifying control deficiencies.

Accountant I Gas Supply Prepare supporting work papers required to calculate and record

purchased fuel costs as well as review/process pipeline transpor-

tation and related producer invoices for payment.

Land & ROW Manager Manage the day-to-day functions of the Land Department includ-

ing the negotiation of all related contractual agreements and right

-of-way acquisition work.

For more information on the positions listed above

including Education and Experience requirements , all interested

candidates should submit their resumes to

ENERGY JOB BOARD

Facilities Solutions Group

Energy Upgrade Auditor

The basic function of the Energy Upgrade Auditor is to visit

commercial and industrial facilities, skillfully and effectively

capture existing installed lighting and control equipment, se-

lect and design energy saving replacements, and prepare ener-

gy saving upgrade proposals.

Responsibilities

· Complete FSG in house training program on lighting and controls

technology, specification and design.

· Utilize FSG Ipad for audit data capture

· Energy Audits: Perform a walk-through analysis of a prospects

facility and offices to gather specific detailed data of the existing

lighting systems and controls currently in use. Generate a review

of on-site facility data, identify demand and usage reduction op-

portunities and provide an assessment of project scope.

Energy Services Senior Account Executive

Facility Solutions Group (FSG), the largest lighting distributor and

non-union electrical contractor in the country, is looking to add an

experienced, executive level salesperson to its Energy Services

team, based in Perth Amboy, NJ. The ideal candidate will have a

proven track record developing and closing large (>$500,000)

energy service and performance contracting deals to the commer-

cial, industrial, healthcare, college/university and public sectors,

and will be familiar with IoT as it relates to lighting technology.

While this position will be based in the greater NYC area, we ex-

pect client and sales development will encompass national expo-

sure.

For more information on the positions listed above

please forward your resume and salary requirements to

Bernie.Erickson@FSGI.com.

POSITION WANTED!!

Richard A. DiIoia

Senior Sales and Marketing Executive with over 25 years of expe-

rience in the Power, Energy, Renewables, Generation, Waste-to-

Energy, Wastewater, Equipment, Service, and Engineering field.

Expertise includes business strategy, contract negotiation, market

analysis, executive management and leadership, team building,

and business development. Known for being an enthusiastic,

entrepreneurial, and accountable leader.

Please contact Richard at radiioia@msn.com or 215-266-7798

for more information

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ENERGY JOB BOARD continued

Mondre Energy, Inc Energy Auditor

The Energy Auditor will perform the following tasks: Perform on-site energy audits in commercial, industri-

al, and institutional facilities; Perform desktop and field measurement and verifica-

tion of energy efficiency using tablet and mobile devic-es;

Perform facility-level and corporate-level profiling and benchmarking for energy use and carbon emissions to support client supply and sustainability goals;

Identification and evaluation of energy efficiency measures, calculation of potential energy savings and report preparation utilizing provided software; and

Perform condition assessment of lighting, MEP and building shell in commercial, government, industrial and multifamily residential facilities.

If interested please contact Judith Mondre

Mondre Energy, Inc Energy Engineer

The Energy Engineer will perform the following tasks: Manage and perform on-site energy audits in commercial,

industrial, and institutional facilities; Perform technical and financial evaluation to support

capital investment in facility systems, such as HVAC, lighting, BAS, refrigeration, motors and drives, and com-pressed air;

Support evaluation and entrepreneurial development of distributed energy systems, including renewable technol-ogies and combined heat and power;

Perform facility-level and corporate-level profiling and benchmarking for energy use and carbon emissions to support client supply and sustainability goals;

Manage and perform measurement and verification of energy efficiency and conservation plans of regulated electric utilities;

Conduct research and prepare expert analytic work prod-uct on governmental programs and policies pertaining to regulated and non-regulated aspects of the energy indus-try;

Manage and perform facility condition assessments in accordance with industry standard protocols; and

Participate in business development through product and services development and preparation of proposals.

If interested please contact Judith Mondre

Mondre Energy, Inc Senior Energy Supply Manager

The Energy Auditor will perform the following tasks: Assume full technical and administrative responsibility for

MEI’s energy supply consulting services group, including business development;

Develop client-specific strategic energy supply plans pri-marily for portfolios of electricity and natural gas ac-counts, and implement such plans over a multi-year term;

Analyze load profiles and tailor supply products to clients’ needs;

Monitor relevant forward markets, and recommend and implement hedging strategies;

Negotiate on clients’ behalf master supply contracts and transaction confirmations with competitive energy suppli-ers;

Monitor and report on contract performance relative to client budgets and market trends;

Audit supplier bills and analyze utility tariffs to assure client is on most advantageous rate schedule;

Establish and implement program for client’s purchase of renewal energy credits;

Evaluate client demand response program opportunities and integrate into client energy management portfolio; and

Educate clients on the regulated and non-regulated as-pects of the energy markets.

If interested please contact Judith Mondre

The Efficiency Network DG—CHP Project Development Manager

We are currently seeking an entrepreneurially-minded Distributed Generation (DG) – Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Project Devel-opment Manager to develop and provide expertise in assessing, designing, scoping and pricing DG, CHP and energy efficiency projects for our customers.

Reporting to The Efficiency Network’s (TEN) Vice President, Pro-ject Development, the primary responsibility of this project devel-opment position will be to lead the development, award and sign-ing of contracts with customers of the Company. This position is viewed as being critical to the success of the business long term and is also seen as a significant growth area for the Company.

Candidates should have a strong functional knowledge and expe-rience in the economics and engineering necessary for developing DG and CHP projects. A working knowledge of energy technolo-gies, including conventional and renewable power generation is essential. Experience with solar photovoltaics and wind power is also a plus. Preferred candidates will have the experience in de-veloping the financial models and economic justifications to sup-port the early assessment of opportunities, and the ability to craft feasibility analyses, investment grade audits and plant optimiza-tion studies.

If interested/for more information please contact: Paul Carter

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Call For Chapter Awards Nominations DEADLINE : January 15, 2017

Every year, the GPAEE presents Awards to energy professionals who have achieved promi-

nence in their field. We rely fully on you, our members and affiliates, to nominate those you

feel deserve the recognition and award. Nominations are being accepted now and winners

will be recognized at the February 2017 meeting.

Through our Awards Program, we are able to recognize the important work being done in en-

ergy by individuals, organizations, and corporations. By identifying those who exemplify the

very best in their fields, energy professionals are honored and the industry is advanced. Lo-

cal nominees also provide the platform for recommendations for the national AEE Regional

Awards, honored each year at WEEC.

Please take the short amount of time that is needed and submit your nomination. Nomina-

tion ballots must be received by January 15, 2017.

CHAPTER ENERGY ENGINEER OF THE YEAR

Presented for outstanding accomplishments in promoting the practices, principles and

procedures of energy engineering, and for superior service to the Association. The recipient

must be a registered professional engineer.

CHAPTER CORPORATE ENERGY MANAGEMENT

Presented for outstanding accomplishments in developing, organizing, managing and

implementing their corporate energy management program and for superior service to the

Association.

CHAPTER ENERGY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Presented for outstanding accomplishments in training and development of energy

engineers and man-agers, and for superior service to the Association.

CHAPTER ENERGY MANAGER OF THE YEAR

Presented for outstanding accomplishments in promoting the practices, principles of energy

management and development, and for superior service to the Association. Usually awarded

to a Corporate Director of Energy or Energy Manager performing duties for an industrial firm,

or building owner/manager.

Click here to go to our new, on-line, application:

http://gpaee.org/content.php?page=AWARDS

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Congratulations to our scholarship recipient

MaST Community Charter School

on being named one of the top Charter Schools in

Philadelphia!

MaST Community Charter School

Grades: K -12

Location: 1800 E. Byberry Road

Website: mastccs.org

The all-grades school follows its own STREAM (science, technology, robotics, engineering, arts

and math) curriculum to help students with problem solving, critical thinking and collaboration.

Its library media center features an HD video studio, floor-projection iPad system and 3D printer.

A full-size telescope rounds out the astronomy dome on the roof. The tech-forward environment

is perfect for budding intellectuals. And the Title I Distinguished School for High Achievement

acknowledgement in both 2015 and 2016 doesn’t hurt.

For the full article , please visit:

http://www.metro.us/lifestyle/the-5-best-philly-charter-schools/zsJpjq---gelYs3S5Wo2BA/

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Call for Mentors & Volunteers

Archbishop Carroll High School 211 Matsonford Road, Radnor, PA 19087

January 21, 2017

With a great start to the school year, over 40 schools have signed up and started designing their

cities of the future! Each school is assigned a mentor to work with the students by sharing their

professional experiences and guidance to help teams with their cities’ development. Mentors are

the greatest need at this phase of the competition. Below is a current list of schools that need

mentors:

Just 1 or 2 hours a week can make a difference!

Please contact Karen R. McManuels, PE at volunteer2015@futurecityphilly.org or visit

www.futurecityphilly.org if you are interested in working with any of these schools.

Click on the Volunteer Opportunities to fill out the on-line form.

School School City & State Teacher

The Anderson School Eagleville, PA Mr. Fran Boyle

East Norriton Middle School Norristown, PA Ms. Victoria Strickland

Hedgepeth Williams Elementary Trenton, NJ Mr. Bruce Williams

Holy Angels School Newark, DE Ms. Lauren McCusker

Holy Family Regional Catholic School Levittown, PA Mr. Terri Gottshall

J.R. Fugett Middle School West Chester, PA Mr. Todd Saundurs

Keith Valley Middle School Horsham, PA Ms. Lisanne Liney

Sacred Heart Havertown, PA Ms. Celie Magee

Southern Lehigh Middle School Center Valley, PA Ms. Susan MacIntyre

Southern Middle School Sinking Springs, PA Ms. Michelle Campbell

St. Albert the Great Huntington Valley, PA Mr. John Schrenk

St. Elizabeth Parish School Uwchlan, PA Mr. William Kuhn

St. Joseph the Protector/Abington Glenside, PA Ms. Liz Sabato

St. Mary Schwenksville, PA Ms. Lori Fox

Texas Avenue School Atlantic City, NJ Mr. Paul Fetter

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Thank You

Corporate Members!

Burns Engineering

Commercial Utility

Consultants

Concord Engineering Group

Constellation, an Exelon

Company

Core Power, Inc

EcoSave, Inc

ECCO/GREGORY Inc.

The Efficiency Network

Engie Energy

Greentech Energy Services

Graboyes Commercial

Window Co

Henkels & McCoy

Hutchinson Mechanical

Services

Klenzoid Inc.

Labor Ready— A True Blue

Company

Opterra Energy Services

PECO

Penn Power Systems

Peterson Service Co.

Philadelphia Gas Works

Precis Engineering

Provident Energy

Consulting, LLC

PWI Engineering

Ross Mechanical Group

South Jersey Energy

Solutions

Swagelok Penn

T&M Associates

UGI Energy Services

Veolia Energy Philadelphia

Welcome New Members!

Jeff Earnhart—Blue Sky Power

Luminita Zavada—AECOM

Juliana Yablonski—Constellation New Energy

Sam Voynow— DNV-GL Energy

About AEE National

The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) is a non-profit professional socie-

ty of 16,000 members in 89 countries. The mission of AEE is “to promote

scientific and educational interests of those engaged in the energy industry

and to foster action for Sustainable Development .” AEE’s network of 82

local chapters meet regularly to discuss regional issues. AEE’s roster of

corporate members is a variable “who’s who” from the commercial, indus-

trial, institutional, governmental, energy services & Utility sectors.

AEE offers a full array of informational outreach programs including semi-

nars, conferences, journals, books and certification programs.

The AEE Energy, Facility, Power News is a high quality online newsletter

that focuses on the accomplishment of the Association and its members.

AEE also publishes three technical journals: Energy Engineering, Strategic

Planning for Energy & the Environment, and Cogeneration & Distributed

Generation Journal. Distributed Energy focuses on the advantages if diversi-

fying your energy portfolio with onsite power and distributed generation in

order to efficiently increase the security and stability of your power systems.

Sustainable Facility, a new publication from the publishers of Energy & Pow-

er Management magazine replaces the former publication to AEE members.

These publications are complimentary to all AEE members.

Additional benefits include continuing education & book discounts, invita-

tions to industry surveys, job referrals, and special member discounts.

The become an AEE National Member, please click here:

Receive a 50% discount on National Membership by entering “Chapter 50”

James A .Clark

President

CLARK ENERGY, INC. Energy Consulting Services

2793 Highland Ave Cell: 610.299.1743

Broomall, PA 19008 Phone: 610.325.9229

clarkenergy@comcast.net www.clarkenergyinc.com

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Support the GPAEE!

GPAEE has served the Philadelphia area energy community for over 30 years. During that time we have maintained

our goal of keeping energy professionals up to date on the latest energy issues and innovations. But we can’t do it

without YOU! GPAEE is a volunteer non-profit organization. We rely on members & sponsors to underwrite our efforts.

Therefore, in order to continue to provide the same high-quality energy education expected of us, GPAEE is seeking

your Corporate Support. Each month, GPAEE’s award winning Newsletter is read by over 1,000 energy professionals—

engineers, facility & building managers, contractors and vendors. In addition, our monthly events are attended by

100+ energy professionals. In turn, your company can reach our professional audience via several corporate support

options.

GPAEE Chapter Board Officers & Board at Large

Board Position Officer Name Organization

President Bill Oppenheim Schneider Electric

Vice President /Treasurer Jon Wohl DCO Energy

Secretary Steve Beck Noble Solutions

Membership Monica Bersani Philadelphia Gas Works

Awards Glenn Murphy PECO

Newsletter Editor Tara Pasca T&M Associates

Website Michael Walton Burns Engineering

Education Helen Silvis Veolia

Employment Initiative Jim Clark Clark Energy

Marketing Andy Bakey Talen Energy

Pres Emeritus Christine Batchelor Limbach, Inc.

Events Coordinator Judi Subers South Jersey Energy

Corporate Support Option Details

Corporate Membership

$150.00 (includes 5 people, each additional

person is $30)

5 Individual annual memberships - a $175 value

Listing in the National Newsletter

Newsletter Advertisement 1/4 page - $50.00 per issue or $100 per year

1/2 Page - $75.00 per issue or $200 per year

Event Sponsorships

Corporate profile in Meeting Announcement & and

Newsletter

Full Page Ad in Newsletter of choice

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