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Episode 13 - Part 1 - Water Knows No Boundaries: Realeasing Toxic Tailings Ponds Won't Either What - Webinar previously recorded via Zoom on October 4th, 2022 Join Keepers of the Water and Environmental Defence as they dive into the alarming findings of their report which mapped decades of the toxic takeover of Indigenous territories by “tailings ponds,” massive reservoirs of oilsands wastewater. Aliénor Rougeot, Climate and Energy Manager at Environmental Defence, will be joined by our host Jesse Cardinal, Executive Director of Keepers of the Water and local Kikino Métis. In part one Jesse gives opening remarks by giving background to Keepers of the water and speaks briefly about the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. Who - Jesse Cardinal is from the Kikino Métis Settlement, where she grew up. She has seen many changes to the lands and waters in her life and a drastic decline in wildlife. She loves to listen to Elders talk about how the land was, even before she was born. Jesse has been a youth worker and social worker and has grown into the roles of coordinator and director for environmental groups. Aliénor Rougeot Aliénor's interest for human and environmental rights started during her childhood in the South of France, where she became vocal on topics of biodiversity loss, women's rights, refugee rights and climate change. These interests led her to the intersectional topic of climate justice, but it was only when she moved to Canada at the age of 17 that she truly understood the need for broad and collective mobilization for climate action. Music - Hymn to the Dawn by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
Creativity through the lens of an engineer and author"To find a way you can place the idea of sustainability before an audience so that they're not quickly rejecting your idea."With a wealth of experience spanning three decades in the industry, David Auge has risen as a prominent figure in the field of environmental management and is on a mission to transform humanities approach to looking at sustainability issues.David speaks at business and environmental conferences and has invested numerous hours of practice and research into the areas of how best to communicate sustainability.With an unrelenting passion for teaching, he sees the analogies of successful insect communities as the driving example that can make a difference. David's commitment is reflected in his credentials as a Certified Sustainable Development Professional, Energy Manager, and Hazardous Material Manager. Additionally, he is a registered Professional Engineer and a LEED-Accredited Professional, allowing him to showcase his comprehensive knowledge and dedication to sustainable practices throughout the business community.David holds a BS in Engineering from the United States Military Academy as well as two master's degrees.Send us a text
There is a popular saying in America that offers succinct insight into our culture. I think it was coined by Gen-X, but I'm not sure. What I do know is that this cliché is unique, because the only way to understand it is by hearing the speaker's tone.The expression is a reply to the American greeting, “How's it going?”, and, at face value, the response, “I'm living the dream,” sounds nice. However, as all native speakers know, this can imply that the person is elated, or absolutely miserable!Which, full circle, is the best example I can think of to illustrate the impossibly inconsistent reality of “life in America.” For some, “life's a dream,” but for others, it's an endless, devastating slog of 40+hour work weeks with little to no time off.I won't bore you with statistics, but suffice it to say it's common knowledge now that Americans, for decades, have been taking less vacations and paid-time off than other first-world countries, even the ones bosses love to stereotype as “worse than us.”Why does this matter? It matters because Americans now use, “I'm too tired from work” as an excuse for everything, even giving up on ourselves and others, and it's harming society. People are now “too tired” to be healthy, spend time with family, keep in touch with friends, and care about their community, and the result? Obesity, crime, suicide, and “low information” rates are skyrocketing “from sea to shining sea.”I started writing about the conspicuous meanings for “I'm living the dream” because it's a “binary term” that exposes our division, but I also think it's important to study because it uses sarcasm, a relatively new, but now stable aspect of American culture. Sarcasm is my favorite rhetorical device—FULL STOP. I'm deeply sarcastic, and it gets me in trouble all the time. For example, I often offend others with “wry jokes” about my son's abduction, and I recently made a sarcastic joke about an item in a stranger's grocery cart that 99% of us would get, but she didn't, and I hurt her feelings.However, the older I get, the more I see the disturbing reason for why and how people like me are so attracted to sarcasm. It's because, sometimes, it's a device we can use to deceive others when we're emotionally broken and can't handle our devastation.Like, I obviously don't find anything funny about what my ex-wife has done with our son and how it's affected him, me, my family, and even my friends, all of whom abruptly lost access to a boy we love and had been investing our hearts into.Ergo, it's probably not funny when someone is asked, “How are you?” and their impulse is to employ a sarcastic comment about The American Dream to mask the fact that they're emotionally broken from their participation in our “work culture.” Which makes sense, since some jobs are degrading and others are meaningless, and in both cases, they embitter the person to the point where they feel like they aren't valuable or valued, both of which create resentment. This is how “classism” works.But there's a third reason many Americans have a sarcastic opinion of our “work culture,” and this is why many of us feel like social order is breaking down. The other reason our working-class has resentment against the system/culture is because many Americans have jobs that are not degrading and do have meaning, but they're forced to do it so much that it bleeds into their “regular life” and this is why we now use the scariest term I've ever heard in my life: “work-life balance.” If you really think about this term, it's psychotic. It implies that we have a life, and then a “non-life” called work. That's deranged, and it ‘promotes' rage and apathy.And before you call me “pink,” I know that “work” and capitalism aren't the problem. People are resentful in socialist and communist countries too. What people resent is feeling like they're not helping the team, or that the team is taking them for granted.Here's my advice (because you shouldn't complain unless you offer a solution):Few, if any of us, can stop corporations from “doing what corporations do,” but all of us can give compassion to people with degrading or meaningless jobs, and we can also show compassion to wealthy people who were bamboozled into trading free time for money. These people might have more than others think they need, but they also suffer as they age and realize that instead of “living,” they worked all the time.The point I'm trying to make, and I think it's consistent, is that with deep, philosophical inquiry, it's possible to understand people who are not like us and whom we will never be like, and with this process comes great peace. No wise person ever said “love everyone,” let alone “like everyone.” What they say, over and over again, is “accept everything,” which includes “bad” systems and “bad” people.I love the environment and so do you! After all, the environment gives us everything we love and need, from the oxygen we breathe, to the junk food we eat, standing over the trashcan at 11pm (Just me?). That's why I think you should listen to my interview with David Auge, a prominent figure in the field of environmental management. David is on a mission to transform the humanities' approach to looking at sustainability issues. He is a Certified Sustainable Development Professional, Energy Manager, Hazardous Material Manager, a registered Professional Engineer. He's also really, really, like super-duper smart. Let's hope osmosis works! Listen here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
The 56 million gallons of radioactive waste created from decades of plutonium enrichment at Hanford are stored in 177 massive, underground tanks on 18 different ‘farms’ spread out over the 580 square miles of the nuclear reservation in Washington State. Most of the tanks are single-shelled, but 28 of them are double-shelled, which helps prevent waste from getting into the ground. Each tank holds between 55,000 and a million gallons of toxic waste. The U.S. Department of Energy oversees the facility and is responsible for preventing the contamination of both the groundwater and the Columbia River. The DOE is also in the process of testing its multi-billion dollar vitrification plant, which is intended to bind-up the radioactive waste in glass logs to safely store it. We get a tour of the tank farm from Karthik Subramanian, who serves as Chief Operating Officer of Washington River Protection Solutions, the tank farm operations contractor. And we sit down with Brian Vance, the Department of Energy’s top manager in charge of Hanford to hear more about tank integrity, the status of the vitrification plant and the overall clean up progress.
What's it going to take to get Wisconsin to 100% clean energy? If you listen to the state's biggest power companies, it's more methane gas. Wisconsin is on the verge of an expensive gas construction boom if utilities like We Energies in Alliant Energy have their way. But what about wind and solar? Is it possible for Wisconsin to finally trade in fossil fuels for clean energy right now? Amy talks with energy expert Dr. Ciaran Gallagher. Host: Amy Barrilleaux Guest: Dr. Ciaran Gallagher, Energy Manager, Clean Wisconsin Background Reading: Under the Lens, the Truth About Natural Gas Stopping Gas Expansion in Wisconsn Power Wisconsin Forward: An affordable, reliable, fossil-free future
2024 CANDIDATE EDITION With a dynamic career spanning over two decades in the energy, water, and infrastructure sectors, I currently lead as a Senior Engineer within the Electric Vehicle (EV) group at Salt River Project (SRP). At the forefront of SRP's managed charging initiatives, my role is crucial in shaping the future of electric vehicle integration. My work is driven by a passion for innovation and sustainability, evidenced by significant achievements, including being named in the Phoenix Business Journal's 2018 40 under 40 for my impactful leadership and my involvement as a member of the 2023 class of the Flinn-Brown Fellowship through the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership. My professional journey is marked by a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of energy efficiency and sustainable infrastructure development complexities. As a registered Professional Engineer, Certified Energy Manager, and Certified Demand Side Manager, I specialize in leading complex projects to fruition. My approach combines advanced business analytics and systems engineering principles to address the pressing challenges of energy and water resource management. Outside of SRP, I contribute my expertise as the Chairman of the Planning Commission for Gilbert, Arizona, guiding urban planning and community development towards sustainability. Furthermore, as the Founder and former President of Nexus Integrated Solutions, I played a pivotal role in establishing the firm as a leader in sustainability solutions in Arizona. My transition to a private investor and shareholder status allows me to focus on strategic projects at SRP and continue my extensive civic engagement, reflecting my unwavering dedication to making a lasting impact on the community and the environment. ---------- Guiding Growth: Conversations with Community Leaders Join our hosts, Sarah Watts and Ben Kalkman, as we explore the human journey of leaders - their stories of humility, triumph, roadblocks, and lessons learned - as they reflect on how they became who they are today and share stories of inspiration and hope with listeners. We'll take away the title, just for a moment, and enjoy a connection with the soul. Be sure to subscribe to our show for more interviews with community leaders. This podcast is brought to you by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and Modern Moments. Learn more about our show at https://guidinggrowth.co. View our Privacy Policy at https://modernmoments.com/privacy
As a Professional Engineer, Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Marc is an expert at diagnosing complex energy ecosystems and developing transformational energy & sustainability retrofits. Helping clients bring their energy & sustainability strategy and vision to life with solutions that reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, simplify operations and maintenance, renew assets, improve occupant comfort and most of all support the core mission. Marc is passionate about delivering the best possible outcomes using his holistic, client-centric approach, underpinned by 15+ years expertise within such diverse roles as Sustainability Co-Chair, Director of Operations, Energy Manager, Critical Infrastructure & Energy Management Project/Program Manager, and HVAC Solutions Engineer.Our services for both our clients and candidates can be found below✔️For Employers: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/for-employers/✔️For Candidates: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/career-opportunities/✔️Consulting: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/consulting-services/✔️Executive Search: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/executive-search/Nenni and Associates on Social Media:► Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nenni-and-associates/► Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nenniandassoc/► Email Listing: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/join-email-list/► Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NenniAssociates
In this insightful episode of "Energy Speaks Back," we feature Behidi Lamine, a distinguished Energy Manager from France, renowned for his innovative work in energy efficiency and sustainability. Behidi shares his journey and strategies in advancing sustainable energy practices, emphasising the importance of adaptability, technological integration, and policy support. His expertise offers a unique look into the French energy sector's challenges and successes, providing valuable lessons for a global audience. This interview is a compelling exploration of Behidi's vision for a sustainable future with AI and all things new, highlighting the critical role of energy management in achieving environmental goals.
In this episode, Joe interviews Megan Sykes, the energy manager for Sobeys, one of the largest grocery retailers in Canada. Megan shares her perspective on what makes a great building, and discusses her background and role within Sobeys, as well as, the company's commitment to reducing emissions and their comprehensive Climate Action Plan. She also highlights the importance of connecting shoppers to natural light in retail spaces and explores new technologies for sustainable design. Megan emphasizes the value of networking and community engagement in staying current on new technologies. The conversation also covers energy efficiency, cost considerations, government incentives, and collaboration in the green building industry. Finally, she invites listeners to the Build Green Atlantic Conference.
CATANIA (ITALPRESS) - "Stiamo seguendo il passo delle istituzioni regionali e nazionali per migliorare l'efficienza energetica". Lo afferma Alessandro Porto, assessore all'Energia del Comune di Catania, a margine della tappa etnea della campagna "Le Energie della Sicilia".col/sat/gtr
Gianmaria Zanni, vicentino, classe 1975, ha una pluriennale carriera in AFV Beltrame Group. Attualmente ricopre il ruolo di Group Energy Manager definendo le linee guida strategiche in materia di approvvigionamento energetico. In questa posizione di rilevante importanza per il Gruppo siderurgico, si occupa di tutte le trattative a livello Corporate e della gestione dei contratti di energia elettrica e gas metano per tutte le Country del Gruppo. È responsabile delle attività di preparazione e partecipazione ai diversi bandi Interrompibilità e degli studi di fattibilità e sviluppo dei progetti per l'efficientamento energetico oltre che della gestione tecnico/amministrativa dei rapporti con le ESCO anche tramite contrattualizzazione di EPC (Energy Performance Contract). È inoltre Amministratore Delegato di Idroelettriche Riunite, società del Gruppo Beltrame nel settore delle rinnovabili. Durante la sua carriera in Beltrame, Zanni ha svolto un ruolo chiave nel recente lancio di Chalibria, il marchio di acciaio carbon neutral di Beltrame, contribuendo a definire in particolar modo il piano di decarbonizzazione e i molti progetti di economia circolare che testimoniano il sempre maggiore impegno dell'azienda in materia di sostenibilità. Laureato in Ingegneria Elettrica presso l'Università degli studi di Padova, ed iscritto all'Ordine degli Ingegneri, Zanni rappresenta una figura di grande competenza, esperienza e professionalità nel settore dell'energia e dell'ambiente con particolare riferimento all'ambito della riduzione e dell'ottimizzazione dell'impiego delle risorse.Siti, app, libri e link utiliSito del GME (gestore mercato elettrico)Sito della IEA (International Energy Agency) I libri da scegliere Group Energy Manager Definisce le linee guida strategiche in materia di approvvigionamento energetico. In questa posizione di rilevante importanza per il Gruppo siderurgico, si occupa di tutte le trattative a livello Corporate e della gestione dei contratti di energia elettrica e gas metano per tutte le Country del Gruppo. È responsabile delle attività di preparazione e partecipazione ai diversi bandi Interrompibilità e degli studi di fattibilità e sviluppo dei progetti per l'efficientamento energetico oltre che della gestione tecnico/amministrativa dei rapporti con le ESCO (è un'impresa in grado di fornire tutti i servizi tecnici, commerciali e finanziari necessari per realizzare un intervento di efficienza energetica) anche tramite contrattualizzazione di EPC (Energy Performance Contract).
MESSINA (ITALPRESS) - Ha fatto tappa a Messina la campagna di sensibilizzazione della Regione Siciliana sull'uso consapevole dell'energia e delle fonti rinnovabili: in piazza Municipio centinaia tra studenti e cittadini hanno visitato lo scenografico stand allestito con schermi touch screen, tv e visori 3D che hanno offerto un'esperienza innovativa sul mondo delle fonti energetiche, ancora in parte non perfettamente conosciute e apprezzate nel loro potenziale dalla popolazione. Obiettivo dell'iniziativa “Le energie della Sicilia”, promossa dal Dipartimento Energia dell'Assessorato regionale, è quello di incentivare gli utenti a evitare ogni tipo di spreco. Roberto Sannasardo, Energy Manager della Regione. Da 1'17''"cerchiamo" fino a 1'32'' "infinita"La Regione Siciliana sta focalizzando i propri sforzi per promuovere comunità energetiche rinnovabili e solidali.da 1'53'' "si è cominciato a capire" fino 2'23''Superarla"
MESSINA (ITALPRESS) - Ha fatto tappa a Messina la campagna di sensibilizzazione della Regione Siciliana sull'uso consapevole dell'energia e delle fonti rinnovabili: in piazza Municipio centinaia tra studenti e cittadini hanno visitato lo scenografico stand allestito con schermi touch screen, tv e visori 3D che hanno offerto un'esperienza innovativa sul mondo delle fonti energetiche, ancora in parte non perfettamente conosciute e apprezzate nel loro potenziale dalla popolazione. Obiettivo dell'iniziativa “Le energie della Sicilia”, promossa dal Dipartimento Energia dell'Assessorato regionale, è quello di incentivare gli utenti a evitare ogni tipo di spreco. Roberto Sannasardo, Energy Manager della Regione. Da 1'17''"cerchiamo" fino a 1'32'' "infinita"La Regione Siciliana sta focalizzando i propri sforzi per promuovere comunità energetiche rinnovabili e solidali.da 1'53'' "si è cominciato a capire" fino 2'23''Superarla"
MESSINA (ITALPRESS) - Ha fatto tappa a Messina la campagna di sensibilizzazione della Regione Siciliana sull'uso consapevole dell'energia e delle fonti rinnovabili: in piazza Municipio centinaia tra studenti e cittadini hanno visitato lo scenografico stand allestito con schermi touch screen, tv e visori 3D che hanno offerto un'esperienza innovativa sul mondo delle fonti energetiche, ancora in parte non perfettamente conosciute e apprezzate nel loro potenziale dalla popolazione. Obiettivo dell'iniziativa “Le energie della Sicilia”, promossa dal Dipartimento Energia dell'Assessorato regionale, è quello di incentivare gli utenti a evitare ogni tipo di spreco. Roberto Sannasardo, Energy Manager della Regione. Da 1'17''"cerchiamo" fino a 1'32'' "infinita"La Regione Siciliana sta focalizzando i propri sforzi per promuovere comunità energetiche rinnovabili e solidali.da 1'53'' "si è cominciato a capire" fino 2'23''Superarla"
TRAPANI (ITALPRESS) - A Trapani nuova tappa del tour “Le Energie della Sicilia”, la campagna di comunicazione cross-mediale ideata dal Dipartimento dell'Energia della Regione Siciliana. Lo scopo principale è quello di sensibilizzare i cittadini all'uso razionale dell'energia elettrica per evitare ogni tipo di spreco. Tra i temi al centro del confronto tra istituzioni, professionisti e associazioni di categoria, l'importanza delle rinnovabili e il ruolo delle comunità energetiche. col/sat/gsl
TRAPANI (ITALPRESS) - A Trapani nuova tappa del tour “Le Energie della Sicilia”, la campagna di comunicazione cross-mediale ideata dal Dipartimento dell'Energia della Regione Siciliana. Lo scopo principale è quello di sensibilizzare i cittadini all'uso razionale dell'energia elettrica per evitare ogni tipo di spreco. Tra i temi al centro del confronto tra istituzioni, professionisti e associazioni di categoria, l'importanza delle rinnovabili e il ruolo delle comunità energetiche. col/sat/gsl
TRAPANI (ITALPRESS) - A Trapani nuova tappa del tour “Le Energie della Sicilia”, la campagna di comunicazione cross-mediale ideata dal Dipartimento dell'Energia della Regione Siciliana. Lo scopo principale è quello di sensibilizzare i cittadini all'uso razionale dell'energia elettrica per evitare ogni tipo di spreco. Tra i temi al centro del confronto tra istituzioni, professionisti e associazioni di categoria, l'importanza delle rinnovabili e il ruolo delle comunità energetiche. col/sat/gsl
PALERMO (ITALPRESS) - "Le scuole hanno partecipato in gran numero. Questo è un grande risultato per noi perché uno dei target che abbiamo nella nostra campagna è la sensibilizzazione dei giovani". Lo dice Roberto Sannasardo, Energy Manager della Regione Siciliana, in merito alla tappa di Palermo del roadshow per la campagna "Energie per la Sicilia".xd6/sat/gtr
CALTANISSETTA (ITALPRESS) - "Durante gli incontri che faremo nelle città e nelle scuole, sensibilizzeremo i cittadini aiutandoli a individuare i comportamenti quotidiani non corretti che portano allo spreco di energia, attraverso un percorso che li aiuterà a risparmiare a comprendere gli errori comuni da non fare". A dirlo Roberto Sannasardo, Energy Manager della Regione siciliana, presentando a Caltanissetta la campagna di comunicazione cross-mediale "Le Energie della Sicilia”.col/fsc/gtr
We talk about the lone voice supporting Palestine being ejected from her party, and looking at the immensity of climate change. Stefan interviews Stephen Thomas, Energy Manager at the David Suzuki Foundation about a new federal energy bill.
AGRIGENTO (ITALPRESS) - "Uno dei record negativi che abbiamo in Sicilia è quello di avere il più alto numero di famiglie in povertà energetica. La Regione, con questa campagna, vuole spingere i siciliani a non sprecare energia". A dirlo Roberto Sannasardo, Energy Manager della Regione siciliana, in occasione della presentazione, ad Agrigento, della campagna di comunicazione "Le Energie della Sicilia".col/fsc/gtr
Elisa Dardanello è Energy Manager a Intesa Sanpaolo in the Health and Safety, Environnement and Energy Department sin dal 2013. Sposata, con due figli, lavora sui temi ambientali ed energetici a vario titolo da oltre vent'anni. Laureata in Giurisprudenza, ha iniziato la sua carriera occupandosi di finanziamenti green per poi approdare alle tematiche più tecniche dell'energy management certificandosi anche come Esperto in Gestione dell'Energia nel settore terziario.Siti, app, libri e link utili Intesa San Paolo Sostenibilità Federazione Italiana degli Energy Manager Organizzazioni autorizzate a rilasciare la certificazione per diventare EGE Libri da scegliere Energy managerIl lavoro di Energy Manager è previsto dalla legge per le società che superano una certa soglia di consumi. Questo lavoro consiste, in sinergia con le altre strutture della Banca, nell'individuare le modalità migliore per una riduzione progressiva dei consumi energetici e delle relative emissioni di anidride carbonica in atmosfera. Quindi, laddove possibile, cercare di favorire l'utilizzo di energia elettrica da fonte rinnovabile, ma anche mettere in campo azioni di monitoraggio e ottimizzazione energetica, per ridurre gli sprechi e i relativi costi. Oggi, ad esempio, è stato raggiunto un acquisto totale di energia elettrica da fonte rinnovabile di circa il 90%, il 100% sul perimetro Italia, e si prevede di arrivare alla Carbon Neutrality nel 2030. Le norme di riferimento prevedono anche una rendicontazione puntuale dei consumi che devono essere trasmessi ogni anno al Ministero dello Sviluppo Economico attraverso una piattaforma dedicata gestita dalla FIRE (Federazione Italiana per l'uso Razionale dell'Energia).
Learn how Denver Public Schools' Climate Action Plan was developed and is being implemented. DPS policy is to “be a national leader in establishing an organizational culture anchored in sustainability, climate action, and environmental justice in both the conservation of natural resources and in minimizing the carbon footprint of DPS' practices.” LeeAnn Kittle, director of the Sustainability Team at Denver Public Schools, shares the details on that climate plan. She'll also highlight the significance of GHG inventory storytelling and financial impact assessments, which have played a critical role in driving sustainable change across the school district. LeeAnn holds a Master's in Business Administration and a B.S. in Environmental Science. She is passionate about educating and inspiring her community on sustainability initiatives to address pressing climate issues. She works hard to change the narrative from climate crisis to one of bold action, innovation, and accountability. Kittle has served on several boards across the front range, including organizations such as US Green Building Council, Recycle Colorado, and Colorado Association for School District Energy Managers. LeeAnn also took part in NREL's Energy Executive Leadership Program and was recently named Energy Manager of the Year for the Central and South US through the Association of Energy Engineers. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Presenter's Slides https://studio809podcasts.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AUG-2023_SIP-PRESENTATION_DPS.pdf Denver Public Schools Climate Action Planhttps://sustainability.dpsk12.org/2023/01/06/see-the-dps-climate-action-plan/ Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future Monthly Newsletterhttps://tinyurl.com/4h4ujnya Sustainable and Resilient Pikes Peak Region Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/srppr Pikes Peak Permaculture Fundraiser - September 16 https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/event/pikes-peak-permaculture-fundraiser/ The Brewshed Alliance Liquid Lecturehttps://www.fountain-crk.org/liquid-lecture-series Fountain Creek Watershed's 10th Anniversary Creek Week Cleanup Registrationhttps://www.fountain-crk.org/creek-week-2023-registration?fbclid=IwAR17qEUuoOIrjcV4dPytDVhIZq-OJ2deuZ9ZDb-JcNn7yjrwPVOyfydIkLU This episode was recorded at the Sustainability in Progress (SIP) virtual event on August 16, 2023. Sustainability in Progress is a monthly program of the Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future. Join us (free) the third Wednesday of every month. Register for the next Sustainability in Progress event: Building High Efficiency, All-Electric Homes – Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity - September 20 at noonhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAocOCppjwuHNZFUr8MeMV8K6pJa0IA-WGy The mission of Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future is to promote regional sustainability and advance the Pikes Peak region's sustainability plan (PPR2030) through regional collaboration and outreach. Connect with us at peakalliance.org The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region. Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future https://www.peakalliance.co/ Pikes Peak Permaculture https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/ GrowthBusters https://www.growthbusters.org Keep up with all the organizations and events making our area a better place to live. Follow on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode:
Raffaele Maffioli è un ingegnere elettronico con 12 anni di esperienza nelle energie rinnovabili e nell efficienza energetica. Dopo il conseguimento della Laurea presso il Politecnico di Milano ottiene un Master in Energy Management and System Technology presso l Alma Laboris Business School. È specializzato nella progettazione e nella gestione di impianti per le energie rinnovabili (fotovoltaico, eolico, biomassa, solare termico, efficienza energetica) ed è esperto in Gestione dell'Energia (EGE) secondo la norma UNI CEI 11339:2009. Dopo le esperienze in diverse società tra cui E.ON, La Mia Energia Verde, ETS Life e Progepiter srl, a inizio del 2023 approda in SENEC come Senior PV Designer. SENEC, azienda leader nella produzione di sistemi intelligenti di accumulo e nella fornitura di soluzioni a 360° per l'indipendenza energetica, si è posta come obiettivo per il 2023 quello di raddoppiare il personale: se alla fine del 2022 i dipendenti in Italia erano circa 70, l'azienda punta adesso ad arrivare a circa 140, un numero ambizioso e che si scontra con alcune difficoltà, come il fatto che alcune figure (come gli installatori) non sono facili da trovare. Una ricerca sulle prospettive occupazionali nel settore energetico condotta da Assosomm e Censis, prevede che nei prossimi 3/4 anni il mercato del fotovoltaico e dell'eolico potrebbe offrire oltre 150.000 nuovi posti di lavoro. Tra le figure più ricercate nel fotovoltaico, SENEC individua le seguenti: 1 Progettista di impianti fotovoltaici: il suo obiettivo è quello di configurare la soluzione tecnica di impianto più adatta in base alla superficie disponibile (dimensione, ombreggiamenti, inclinazione), ai consumi energetici del cliente e delle sue esigenze specifiche. 2 Installatore di impianti fotovoltaici: sono specializzati nell'installazione ed avviamento degli impianti, nella connessione alla rete elettrica e nell'eventuale manutenzione. 3 Consulenti vendite di impianti fotovoltaici: il fotovoltaico è a tutti gli effetti un investimento e, oggigiorno, ci sono diverse opzioni disponibili agli acquirenti oltre all'impianto di proprietà. Questo professionista non si deve limitare alla vendita degli impianti, ma si configura come un vero e proprio consulente in grado di guidare il cliente verso la migliore scelta d'acquisto in base alle proprie esigenze. 4 Lato "consumer", altri ruoli sono poi destinati ad assumere un'importanza sempre più strategica nel settore: Energy Manager: ha il compito di gestire tutto ciò che riguarda l'energia all'interno di un'azienda, un ente pubblico, o più in generale una struttura, verificando i consumi, ottimizzandoli e promuovendo interventi mirati all'efficienza energetica, al risparmio economico e all'uso di fonti rinnovabili. 5 Sustainability Manager: il suo compito è quello di migliorare comportamenti e processi aziendali in modo da garantire una maggiore sostenibilità del suo operato; intervenendo sulle decisioni strategiche, il suo obiettivo è quello di assicurare all'azienda che ogni suo progetto risulti il più sostenibile possibile dal punto di vista ambientale e sociale. Siti, app, libri e link utili Il sito di SENEC Italia La pagina linkedin di SENEC Italia ALMA LABORIS Business School Politecnico di Milano I libri da scegliere Senior PV Designer Il progettista di impianti fotovoltaici o Senior PV Designer si occupa della progettazione tecnica dell impianto fotovoltaico. A partire dall analisi delle caratteristiche del sito di installazione (superfici a disposizione, orientamento e inclinazione, tipo di copertura, ombreggiamenti, ecc.) e delle esigenze e dei consumi elettrici del committente, il progettista identifica la tipologia di impianto più adatta (numero e tipologia di moduli, inverter ed eventuali sistemi di accumulo, configurazione delle stringhe, tipologia di strutture di fissaggio, cablaggi, eventuale cabina di trasformazione) e ne calcola il potenziale rendimento energetico ed economico. Solitamente, oltre agli aspetti meramente progettuali, il progettista si occupa anche della Direzione Lavori e delle pratiche burocratiche per la connessione e la messa in funzione dell impianto. Il ruolo prevede una formazione specializzata: oltre ad una Laurea in ingegneria (preferibilmente elettrica o elettronica), il futuro progettista di impianti di questo tipo deve avere un ottima conoscenza del settore delle rinnovabili e affiancare al titolo di studio anche dei corsi specialistici. Il mondo delle rinnovabili, più di tutti, ha registrato negli ultimi anni una crescita esponenziale, di conseguenza sono aumentate anche le opportunità di lavoro in questo campo: sono i cosiddetti green jobs. Secondo i dati raccolti nel report annuale 2022 "Renewable energy and jobs", redatto da Irena (International Renewable Energy Agency), l'occupazione nelle rinnovabili ha raggiunto nel mondo 12,7 milioni di unità: una crescita che conferma come la sostenibilità sia ormai al centro delle strategie di crescita delle imprese e che renderà indispensabile la presenza di nuovi professionisti altamente qualificati. A conferma di questo, numerose aziende del settore cercano continuamente di aumentare la propria forza lavoro.
Jeff Stewart is a Senior Energy Manager – Existing Buildings and is responsible for energy audits, LEED O+M engineering, ENERGY STAR benchmarking and certification, and city/state benchmarking ordinances. He has extensive experience in the commercial HVAC industry and ten (10) years of experience working on projects seeking LEED certification. Prior to working for SIG, Jeff worked for an Atlanta-based HVAC design engineering firm using AutoCAD to design and model commercial HVAC systems for single office and high-rise office buildings, including the Delta Dental building and First Data Center in Atlanta, GA. Jeff has experience working with many different building types, including office buildings, tenant spaces, data centers, multifamily properties, convention centers, and sports stadiums. In 2021, Jeff and the SIG ENERGY STAR team completed 510 ENERGY STAR labels consisting of over 148M GSF. He has been instrumental in SIG being awarded the EPA's ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence award every year since 2016. Show Highlights Applying a holistic approach to the green building movement by focusing on both design and impact. The Green Sports Alliance connects great sustainable standards. Hear tips about that and Geocaching. Tips for someone trying to apply LEED for existing buildings to something besides an office building from an energy store portfolio manager expert. LEED is a platform for benchmarking how you're building, how your structure operates, and impacts the world around it regardless of what the building is being used for. Benchmark your energy and water data to make improvements from that to achieve your desired certification. Mix and match credits to ensure you are operating at peak efficiency to get LEED certification for your project. Understanding the big push for mixed use developments for your clients. “I would say it's considered a long game [your green building career]. If you're about to make a decision or buy something or move somewhere, consider a few things that would happen in the long term. If you move to Atlanta, do you plan to stay in Atlanta for five years or is this a temporary approach? Think about two or three things that could impact in the long term and that can help you make a better decision in the short term.” -Jeffrey Stewart Get the episode transcript here!! Show Resource and Information Geocaching On the Market Podcast LinkedIn Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to www.gbes.com/join to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community! If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast! Copyright © 2023 GBES
In this post-hiatus episode, we interview Scott Gosavi from Schneider Electric. Scott is the Energy Manager for North America and responsible for overseeing Schneider's in-house energy management as still works with Schneider's manufacturing clientele. Scott and I go deep on technology and how to achieve such astronomical savings. We discuss the industry at large and future energy theory. Scott can be reached at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaustubh-gosavi-pe-cem-cmvp-06b67426/ After a 10-month hiatus focusing on educational development, speaking events and other sustainable real estate endeavors, I hope to continue to provide energy management & corporate sustainability content to educate you on your cost reduction and climate change journeys.
Darcy and Darcy welcome Greg Pruett, Ingomar Packing company's 's Sales and Energy Manager. Ingomar and piloted a condensate water capture project. Working with Botanica Water Technologies, Ingomar's pilot program produced enough drinking water for 34 California households. Listen in and learn more about this innovative program and its potential! We Grow California Podcast is paid for by the Exchange Contractors Federal PAC and Exchange Contractors State PAC and is not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee.
Lisa McGee, Energy Manager at Community Concepts, joins us to share updates on the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and to announce the Winter Energy Relief Program, a new initiative providing additional energy assistance to Maine residents. If you live in Androscoggin or Oxford County and are struggling to afford heating your home, please call us! We can determine what assistance you are eligible for. You may qualify for HEAP if you are a: renter, renter with heat included, homeowner, subsidized renter with heat not included, employed or unemployed, or have income earned by wages or other sources.If you qualify for HEAP, you may qualify for many other programs. Our team will help direct you to those programs once your application has been approved. If you are over income for HEAP, you may be eligible for the new Winter Energy Relief Program. This program provides an $800 payment directly to your vendor, funded by the energy relief bill passed by Maine State Legislature and signed by Governor Mills in January. Emergency Fuel Assistance is available for anyone in danger of running out of heating fuel (oil, wood pellets, kerosene, etc.).To apply, please call us: 207-795-4065 or 207-743-7716TTY Relay: Dial 711 to connect to a Maine Relay OperatorSpecial thanks to Williams Broadcasting for producing our show. Follow CCI online and on social media:FacebookInstagramTwitterCommunity Concepts is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Antony Parsons, directeur général et fondateur de My Energy Manager, était l'invité de François Sorel dans Tech & Co, ce mardi 14 février. Il est vénu présenter nrLINK, un capteur connecté qui permet de surveiller en temps réel la consommation électrique, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla shares a special keynote presentation from the inaugural Net Zero Forum featuring Andy Smith, Senior Manager of Global Energy Management and Sustainability at Cisco Systems. In his presentation, Andy provides a deep dive into the process Cisco recently went through to evaluate, establish and certify its net-zero goal through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Powering an inclusive future for all [02:22] Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) [04:50] Third-party verification of goals [07:05] Cisco's Scope 3 challenges [10:58] Real estate transformation [13:56] Carbon offset strategy [16:14] Creating new goals Cisco has a long history of setting ambitious climate and sustainability goals. Over the last couple of years, the organization realized it needed to catch up with some market trends. While the company had an aggressive, absolute greenhouse gas reduction goal and an 85% renewable electricity target, the other leaders in sustainability were setting RE100 and net-zero goals. With prior goals wrapping up, Cisco went through a year-long process to engage in the next phase of goal setting. Ultimately, the organization set a net-zero goal that covers all of its Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions to be achieved by 2040. Cisco also has aggressive near-term targets including a 90% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 and a 30% reduction focused on its largest categories of Scope 3 emissions by 2030. Cisco chose to align with the SBTi Net-Zero Standard to have third-party verification of its aggressive goals. Before the company began the process in January 2021, internal stakeholders, employees, and customers were pushing for an updated goal that would include net zero. At the time, Cisco wasn't ready to set that net-zero standard. While it was reporting on a couple of categories of Scope 3, the company needed to take a step back to further understand its emissions. Scope 3 challenges At 99% of its portfolio, Scope 3 is by far Cisco's largest source of emissions. The use of sold goods and products is about 75% of those emissions and the company's greatest challenge. Cisco sells many products and gear that plug into its customers' electric grids, releasing a lot of emissions in the end. The following 20% of Scope 3 emissions is from the company's supply chain contracts and indirect procurement. The company will focus on those two categories over the next fifteen years. Although Scope 1 and 2 are only 1% of Cisco's emissions, the company has engaged in a robust strategy to achieve its Scope 1 and 2 goals. Addressing these emissions also helps Cisco's customers and suppliers meet their goals. If they can replicate some of the things Cisco is doing, that will also help Cisco achieve its Scope 3 goal. Renewable electricity is a large part of Cisco's strategy. Clean, zero-emission power will move the company about 75% of the way towards its reduction goal for Scope 1 and 2. Cisco is focusing its efforts on renewable energy. The company has generated a few megawatts of on-site solar and hopes to triple that over the next three years. Cisco's hybrid transformation Cisco is going through a real estate transformation. This hybrid transformation began before COVID but was accelerated after. Currently, the company has 80 million square feet of building space, but the occupancy levels of those spaces are low. Employees want to work wherever and whenever they want. Engineers love to work at home and aren't coming into the office as much as they had. In response, Cisco is modifying workspaces into collaboration centers where teams can work together. As Cisco transforms the workplace, it will see energy savings by reducing its square footage. Some energy savings of a hybrid workplace will increase home energy usage. While that's a challenge the whole industry will need to address, companies can keep in mind that commute emissions are also being reduced. Cisco believes the hybrid transformation is a positive for the world from a climate perspective. Resources & People Mentioned Cisco's net zero commitment Connect with Andy Smith On LinkedIn Andy has over 15 years of experience in the field of sustainability and currently leads Cisco's Global Energy Management and Sustainability team. He started working at Cisco in 2009 and has helped develop Cisco's sustainability program into what it is today by leading a number of initiatives, including developing and achieving multiple sustainability goals, managing global energy efficiency programs, deploying a global energy and sustainability information system, and creating Cisco's annual greenhouse gas inventories and Corporate Social Responsibility reports. Through these efforts, Cisco has been recognized consistently over the years as a leader in sustainability by numerous organizations, including Barron's, EPA, Association of Energy Engineers, Newsweek, CDP, Dow Jones Sustainability Index, and Sustainability Roundtable. Prior to joining Cisco, Andy worked as a consultant at Rocky Mountain Institute and DOMANI Sustainability Consulting in Colorado and served as Energy Manager for Washtenaw County Government in Michigan. Andy has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis, a B.A. from Oberlin College, and an MBA from the University of Colorado. He is also a Certified Energy Manager and Certified Carbon Reduction Manager from the Association of Energy Engineers. Andy and his family live in Boulder, Colorado and enjoy just about all outdoor activities, including rock climbing, hiking, biking, and skiing. They are also musicians and love to travel. 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Key rail industry stakeholders for an in-depth discussion exploring how we deliver a customer focussed sustainable Net-Zero railway.This panel discussion is an interesting discussion exploring the innovation needed to deliver the decarbonisation of the UK's railway.Speakers Include:Felix Chamberlain, Head of Sustainability, Network RailChristopher Harris, Carbon & Sustainability Manager, East West RailMark Fenton, Carbon Manager, HS2Amy Dickinson Head Of Sustainability, South Western RailwayCostas Panagiotakopoulos, Energy Manager, South Western Railway
Clement is joined by Environment and Energy Manager at Business Unity SA, Happy Khambule, Chief Executive at Black Business Council, Kganki Matabane and Congress of SA Trade Unions' first deputy president, Mike Shingange sharing their views on the appointment of Eskom's new board and what this means for the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Il Caro bollette incide anche sul bilancio delle imprese artigiane, rischiando di erodere tutti i margini di queste piccole e medie aziende. "Le istituzioni devono intervenire con un tetto al prezzo dell'energia, occorrono incentivi per il passaggio a fonti rinnovabili, ma soprattutto occorre snellire la burocrazia", ha detto in un'intervista ad Italpress il segretario generale dell'Unione Artigiani di Milano e Monza Brianza, Marco Accornero".trl/abr/gsl
Refilwe Moloto speaks to Happy Khambule, Enviroment and Energy Manager at Business Unity about the proposed improvements to the Carbon Tax proposals of the Taxation Laws Amendment Bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Willpower has always been an interesting phenomenon for me. Mainly because mine seems low. Most of the time. Some close to me know I can be very stubborn but when it comes to setting goals that motivate me and that have any real drive attached to them, I don't have much. While I can't say that willpower is something I have a lot of, I do have a deep appreciation for my will, and I see it as a different thing from willpower. My true will is a self-care feature of this being I inhabit. Willpower to me is most often a requirement to override my true will. The will I'm talking about serves as a monitor and manager of energy. It stays aware of the level of energy in my reservoir and it then directs the flow of that energy where I need it to go. It's a remarkable feature of being human. I have more to say about it in the Coffee Break. Thanks for listening. If you haven't subscribed yet, would you? Thanks! #will #energymanagement #creativity
McCain Foods is invested in Wisconsin agriculture and food production. Pam Jahnke talks to Jess Newman a Senior Director of Agriculture & Sustainability for the company. McCain's is expanding the Plover food production facility, and finding Wisconsin farmers are engaged and excited about Regenerative Agriculture and finding premiums in practices. Bob Bosold visits with Les Lee, Energy Manager for Alcivia Coop on the Alcivia Coop Talk program. With the uncertainty already at play in energy markets, Lee suggests booking winter energy needs today.Milk production globally is still off, but demand for cheese remains strong. Owen Feenstra with EverAg talks with Pam Jahnke about how expected dynamics, like big milk production in the spring, just haven't materialized this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"We should all be aware of climate change and we must learn constantly in order to evolve and be open to innovations". These are some of the wisdom nuggets shared by our guest Gabriel Dale, Energy Manager for Electrolux Romania, who talks to us about energy efficiency in plant manufacturing. He also gives great advice for other businesses to incorporate in order to achieve more for less in the search of efficiency. https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-dale/
Lately, I've been talking a lot about Energy Managers and energy managing on my podcast. So much so, that a number of clients and listeners have turned to Google to learn even more about energy managing, only to discover zero search results related to this topic. And that is because the concept of the Energy Manager is something that I made up, a phrase I've coined. While Energy Managers have always existed, the classification comes straight from my brain – and straight out of my own, personal experience. I'm sure Google will catch up. So, today I'm going to share my own journey in my Energy Manager recovery. How it started, how it went, how it's going, the process I've honed to guide Energy Managers to recovery – and my a-ha moment that changed everything. My new program, Calm the F**k Down, starts soon. Tap here for more details: https://kristenfinch.com/calm-the-fk-down/
Podcast Summary Dr. Drumm McNaughton interviews Martha Larson, Energy Manager at Minnesota's Carleton College, about how colleges and universities can reduce their operating costs through the use of green technologies. Podcast Highlights Martha Larson explains that higher education institutions have a responsibility to act as role models by changing carbon-intense behaviors and modernizing energy technologies. Starting with a small study, Carleton College chose to fully transition from natural gas to renewable sources of energy including wind and geothermal. Their success has shown significant economic benefits to going green, both expected and unexpected. The steps taken by Carleton College over the past two decades offer a replicable model for other schools to follow, with an emphasis on a two-pronged approach of reducing energy demand and decarbonizing the energy supply. To read this podcast's show notes and related content, visit Carleton College Sustainability Model Reduced Operating Costs on The Change Leader's website. About the Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton provides strategic planning and change management services that enable higher education institutions to drive innovation and reduce their operational expenditures. To find out more about his consulting services and read other thought leadership pieces, visit his consulting firm's website. The Change Leader's Social Media Links Dr. Drumm McNaughton on LinkedIn Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com
Russia's war on Ukraine is not helping the fuel industry's recovery from the pandemic.With global tensions putting pressure on crude oil prices, the AA is warning petrol prices could hit $4 a litre. Motor Trades Association Energy Manager Ian Baggott told Kate Hawkesby the fuel industry works well when all things are working according to plan.“The impact of Covid with the refineries shutting down, the oil producers can't match the supply vs demand. They're just getting back on their feet with the economies around the world open up and then what happens in Ukraine is just adding pressure.”LISTEN ABOVE
E-sports Specialist, Ecochef, Criomiscropista, Game Designer, Energy Manager... sono solo cinque dei venti professionisti che Pierdomenico Baccalario e Federico Taddia hanno presentato in "Io sarò. Il libro di quello che farai da grande", raccontando un futuro non troppo lontano.Ne parla in questa Books24 uno dei due autori, Federico Taddia.È possibile acquistare il libro online all'indirizzo http://s24ore.it/io-saro-amazonQuesto podcast è a cura di Massimo Brugnone del Digital marketing del Sole 24 Ore.
E-sports Specialist, Ecochef, Criomiscropista, Game Designer, Energy Manager... sono solo cinque dei venti professionisti che Pierdomenico Baccalario e Federico Taddia hanno presentato in “Io sarò. Il libro di quello che farai da grande”, raccontando un futuro non troppo lontano. Ne parla in questa Books24 uno dei due autori, Federico Taddia.È possibile acquistare il libro online all'indirizzo http://s24ore.it/io-saro-amazonQuesto podcast è a cura di Massimo Brugnone del Digital marketing del Sole 24 Ore.
In this session, LSBU's Estates team will examine LSBU's carbon reduction journey relatingto scope 1 & 2 emissions since 2010. In 2010, in consultation with HEFCE, universities were asked to agreereductions in Scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions. LSBU pledged to reduce our emissions by 34% by 2020 basedupon a 2010 baseline of 11,694 tCO2. To achieve this, LSBU has reduced both its electricity and gas consumptions to levels which enabled us to achieve this target by August 2017. This success has continued, with current level of carbon reduction being 54%. On the 27th June 2019, the UK became the first major economy in the world to pass laws to end its contribution to global warming by 2050. This will require the UK to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. Going forward this target of zero emissions will prove very challenging as this also includes scope 3 emissions. Join us as we share our details about how we achieved our results, discuss our working partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and consider some of the challenges LSBU and other institutions facewe face as we move forward into the next phase of this ambitious but crucial target. Session leads: Chris Barnes, Maintenance and Energy Manager, Estates & Academic Environment, LSBU.
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil discusses several innovative retro-commission projects with Robert Berninger, Director of Plant Operations, Energy and Engineering at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC). Bob oversees more than 4 million square feet of critical care facilities in the heart of New York City. Listen as he recounts his experience evaluating potential projects so you can benefit from the great insights Bob has to share. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Robert Berninger's role at MSKCC [02:18] Sloan's innovation award [03:28] The importance of FDD (Fault Detection & Diagnostics) [05:24] Current retro-commissioning [09:44] Cogeneration projects [11:11] Sloan Kettering's vendor vetting process [14:49] Beginning Moves to Fault Detection & Diagnostics Robert Berninger oversees approximately eleven buildings as well as the entire energy budget for the institution. Bob started at MSKCC as the Energy Manager and has worked with them for over fifteen years. In his time there, the institution has kept its energy footprint steady while also doubling in square footage. A significant factor in that achievement was Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD). Bob was initially leery of fault detection. He thought it would highlight issues in the building that they couldn't correct due to other issues. They began with a systematic approach, starting with the chilled water plant, heating plant, and ended with the VAV box level. With FDD, MSKCC is alerted when an issue occurs rather than waiting for a problem to be reported. This reduction in time from issue to resolution has saved energy, time, and money. Innovation Awards In 2020, MSKCC won the Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Award for Healthcare Energy Data Management for Virtual Energy Monitoring and Fault Detection and Diagnostics. The project started as a response to New York City Local Law #87, which requires all buildings over 25,000 square feet to have an energy audit and retro-commissioning every ten years. In 2018, the Breast and Imaging Center at MSKCC was due for this audit, so they engaged a vendor to create a report. MSKCC used this report to come up with several capital ECMs (energy conservation measures) that had been highlighted. One of the projects was to install a virtual energy managing and fault diagnostic system. This addition was in response to the finding that any time a system was retro-commissioned, the energy usage would gradually increase and undo the initial benefits if the system wasn't constantly monitored. With fault detection and diagnostics, MSKCC is able to find out immediately if something wasn't working correctly. This warning allows them to address issues and maintain the benefits of the original adjustments. The Positive Results of Retro-commissioning Bob defines retro-commissioning as bringing the building back to its original design intent. Recommissioning is going back and commissioning the building again if the building was commissioned in its beginning. And finally, continuous commissioning is using the tools that you have with the BMS and FDD to make sure that the building is operating at its design intent at all times. The continuous detection will provide an alert if something within the system drifts, allowing an immediate repair. The main campus of MSKCC is using steam to hot water conversion along with cogeneration. The three buildings in the project use Con Ed steam, which is a relatively wasteful system. MSKCC is working on converting 130 air handlers using steam preheats to hot water, changing out the coils, or re-using their chilled water coils for heating using low-temperature hot water. They're also installing a total of 3.3 MW of cogeneration, which is matched to their base heating load so that there's no waste of heat. Overall the project will save the institution about $8-10 million per year in energy costs. That's an improvement anyone can support. Resources & People Mentioned 2020 Innovation Awards Local Law #87 Local Law #97 Connect with Robert Berninger On LinkedIn Robert (Bob) Berninger is the Director of Plant Operations, Energy and Engineering at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC). In his 15 years with MSKCC, Bob has held various positions, first as the Energy Manager, overseeing and implementing energy conservation projects, and then as Plant Operations Manager. Currently, he is a Director managing the day-to-day operations of the HVAC systems and staff, overseeing the energy management systems and energy budgets, exploring and implementing energy conservation measures. Prior to this position, Bob was the Assistant Manager of the Physical Plant at Columbia University. He holds a B.E. in Marine Engineering from SUNY Maritime College. Robert is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), and a Certified Sustainable Development Professional (CDSP). He also holds a United States Coast Guard Chief Engineer's Steam and First Engineer Motor License. He is a member of the Association of Energy Engineers and is a past President of the New York City Chapter of AEE. Bob was awarded the International Energy Manager of the Year in 2016 by the Association of Energy Engineers. Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://smartenergydecisions.com Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decision Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Event Operations Director, Lisa Carroll at lisa@smartenergydecisions.com Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com
HOW GENERATION 180 AND STOCKTON CA SCHOOLS WORKED TOGETHER ON AN ENERGY SAVINGS PLAN THAT CREATED DOLLARS FOR THE CLASSROOM Gen 180's Tish Tablan is our guest along with Gilbert Rosas, Energy Manager at Stockton Unified on how working together made a huge difference in the school budget, putting more dollars towards academics etc. It worked. www.solarforallschools.org for more information Click through to www.ace-ed.org, enjoy our online journal 'Equity & Access" and see what our Equity Consoritum is all about ...for PreK-12.
HOW GENERATION 180 AND STOCKTON CA SCHOOLS WORKED TOGETHER ON AN ENERGY SAVINGS PLAN THAT CREATED DOLLARS FOR THE CLASSROOM Gen 180's Tish Tablan is our guest along with Gilbert Rosas, Energy Manager at Stockton Unified on how working together made a huge difference in the school budget, putting more dollars towards academics etc. It worked. www.solarforallschools.org for more information Click through to www.ace-ed.org, enjoy our online journal 'Equity & Access" and see what our Equity Consoritum is all about ...for PreK-12.
In this episode, Weber State University’s Jacob Cain, Director of Operations, and Justin Owen, Energy Manager share how they turned the campus into “a giant energy sharing network.” They describe an implementation plan that saved $1.4 million year one, produced energy savings of 30%, and decreased their anticipated annual energy budget by 33%. Our entire conversation is really a roadmap for energy, sustainability, and facility aiming for similar goals.
Energy is already a very significant cost for many industrial companies and energy markets are only becoming ever more complex. Therefore it is becoming increasingly important for industrial companies to develop robust energy strategies to navigate the wide variety of available options. Mondi is a global packaging and paper company which has operations in over 30 countries around the world and a high energy consumption. Mondi's vision is to make packaging sustainable by design, so when it came to devising an energy strategy for the company, sustainability was the key priority. In this episode René Stadler, Group Energy Manager at Mondi, and Benedikt Unger, Principal at AFRY Management Consulting, join us to explain how to devise an energy strategy which maximises a company's strengths and values. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Amado Energy Solutions (AES) focuses on helping businesses address their energy portfolio. AES focuses on managing energy infrastructure as an off-site energy manager. AES helps businesses reduce their energy cost and waste through a strategic energy management planning. Their goal is to help organizations operate more efficiently and leaner by addressing energy efficiency opportunities, water savings, and operations and maintenance improvements. https://em2u.podbean.com/
In episode 36, we're going back to college to learn about clean energy (well kind of). We're actually talking with Lee Ball, Chief Sustainability Officer at Appalachian State University and Casey Collins, Energy Manager at Duke University to learn how these institutions have positioned themselves as regional and nationwide leaders in clean energy. On this episode, we hear about how goals that were created at the very first Appalachian Energy Summit in 2012 have become reality with more than $1 billion in energy savings achieved across the entire UNC system by the end of 2019. Even further, Lee outlines the system's goal of achieving another $1 billion in energy savings by 2025. We also have a chance to speak with Casey Collins about the 2024 carbon neutrality goal established for Duke University. To help achieve this goal, Duke University recently announced their participation in Duke Energy's Green Source Advantage program to procure 101 MW of off-campus solar generation. Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele)
On today's episode we meet Wes Jones (A357305) from Midland, Texas. Wes is the Energy Manager for the Midland Independent School District. He joined IDPA in 2017 and is now the match director for the Permian Basin IDPA Club and is a Sharpshooter in six divisions. This Season of Unload and Show Clear is powered by: Use these Links to Support Unload and Show Clear Our goal is to visit matches around the country to meet more amazing people and share their stories. Your support can help us meet that goal. Become a Patron - https://www.patreon.com/unload Buy Unload and Show Clear Swag - http://www.UnloadPodcast.com/swag Get in Touch Visit our Contact Page - http://www.unloadpodcast.com/contact-us/ Facebook - http://www.unloadpodcast.com/facebook Twitter - http://www.unloadpodcast.com/twitter Instagram - http://www.unloadpodcast.com/instagram Website - http://www.unloadpodcast.com Subscribe and Listen YouTube - http://www.UnloadPodcast.com/youtube Apple Podcasts - http://www.unloadpodcast.com/itunes Radio Public - http://www.unloadpodcast.com/radio TuneIn - http://www.unloadpodcast.com/tunein Stitcher - http://www.unloadpodcast.com/stitcher Spotify - http://www.unloadpodcast.com/spotify Castbox.fm - http://www.unloadpodcast.com/castbox Overcast - http://www.unloadpodcast.com/overcast
This episode is special because it is the first of a series of episodes related to the new 17th Career Clusters being introduced through the Virginia Department of Education this July. A Career Cluster is a sequence of courses within your area of interest and was created by the U.S. Department of Education. Students. A Career Cluster will connect you with 79 Career Pathways from high school to college and/or career. For more information about Career Clusters follow this link to the Virginia Department of Education. We are happy to be interviewing Carrie Webster, Energy Manager for Henrico County, Chase Counts, Director of Utility Programs for Community Housing Partners, and KC Bleile, Executive Director of Virdiant. We discussed how their organizations are contributing to the efficiency and sustainability of energy resources in the state of Virginia. We want to thank the CTE Resource Center for letting us record this podcast in their offices. http://www.cteresource.org/ Henrico County: https://henrico.us/genserv/energy-management/ Community Housing Partners: https://www.communityhousingpartners.org/ Viridiant: https://www.viridiant.org/
In this episode of Assurance in Action, Sabrina Cescolini, Program Manager, Climate Change & Sustainability Services, Jeff Eves, Program Manager, Green Services, and Eric Saigeon, Global Sustainability & Energy Manager discuss what organisations need to look for as they become more sustainable, the steps companies can take to protect the environment, and the standards Intertek offers to help organisations with their sustainability goals.To learn more about sustainability and to listen to more episodes like this one, please check out the Total Sustainability in Progress podcast!Social Media: LinkedIn | TwitterLinks: Corporate Sustainability Risk Management Certification | Operational Sustainability
In this episode of the Modern Energy Management Podcast, Martha Larson, Manager of Campus Energy and Sustainability at Carleton College shares her journey of modern energy management on campus. In this episode Martha shares:Her modern energy management journeyHow technology helped Carleton modernize their energy programWhy the role of "Energy Manager" is changingand much more.Don't forget to subscribe to the Modern Energy Management podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Visit modernenergymanagement.co for more information about the podcast and additional resources to modernize your energy program. Get a free copy of our "2019 State of Energy Management" research report with feedback from over 200 energy and sustainability leaders about.
Organisations across the globe are looking for ways to demonstrate their commitment to environmental sustainability through reduction of carbon and other emissions, preventing pollution and reducing waste, utilising renewables and conserving natural resources. In order to achieve these goals, they must also incorporate sustainability objectives at every phase of business operations and product realization and sharing these goals with all stakeholders. In this episode of Total Sustainability in Progress, Sabrina Cescolini, Program Manager, Climate Change & Sustainability Services, Jeff Eves, Program Manager, Green Services, and Eric Saigeon, Global Sustainability & Energy Manager discuss what organisations need to look for as they become more sustainable, the steps companies can take to protect the environment, and the standards Intertek offers to help organisations with their sustainability goals.Social Media: LinkedIn | TwitterLinks: Corporate Sustainability Risk Management Certification | Operational SustainabilityListen to all of Total Sustainability in Progress and share your thoughts on sustainability!
Sarah Jolliffe, Energy Manager at BAM Nuttall (part of the Royal BAM Group) with 4 years experience in energy and sustainability focused roles but has 15 years experience in practical aspects of construction and civil engineering having previously worked as a trade operative in residential house building and site engineering. Currently focussed on achieving carbon and waste reductions in the built environment across the whole of the Royal BAM group with a particular focus on wider impacts of scope 3 carbon emissions.
Welcome to the Modern Energy Management podcast! This podcast is a place for sustainability, energy, and facility innovators to tell their stories and share energy best practices that go beyond the meter. We believe that modern energy managers are individuals who use technology and best practices to harness the power of building data to improve resource efficiency, enhance employee well being, increase productivity, lower operational costs, and to create a culture of sustainability at their organization. In this episode, Justin Owen, Energy Manager at Weber State University discusses the untapped potential of energy management. He explains how Weber State started their modern energy programs and walks us through some of the projects he's most proud of. Do you have an energy, sustainability, facilities story you would like to share with us? Contact marketing@luciddg.com, we'd love to have you share your story on our show!
The Price Talks team hosted its first public podcast recording, held in front of a live library audience in the District of North Vancouver on June 26, 2019.We’ve lobbed quite a bit of criticism at the North Shore generally over the past eight months, regarding recent decisions about housing, transportation and the public realm, but felt it was time to actually hear from residents.Joining Gord for the discussion were:Dominica Babicki, formerly Energy Manager with the District, currently completing her PhD in geography focusing on issues related to related to energy, buildings and climate change. A lifelong resident of the Edgemont neighbourhood, mother of teens, and part-time caregiver to both parents.Justin Scott was born and raised in Deep Cove, went to Cap U, and is starting a new career in marketing. He currently lives in an apartment in West Vancouver, and is considering his long-term housing situation.Victor Schwartzman is a Brooklyn native who came to Vancouver via a decades-long stop in Winnipeg. He currently serves on DNV’s Community Services Advisory Committee, hosts and produces Soapbox Radio and World Poetry Cafe on Coop Radio 100.5 FM, and in renting in a social housing complex in Parkgate.Special thanks to Lynn Valley Town Centre resident, and community planner and facilitator, Steven Petersson for MC’ing and providing invaluable support throughout the evening.Our sincere gratitude to everyone who attended the evening — a diverse and attentive crowd, with lots of participation and free-flowing discussion. We hope to do this again.Last but not least, thank you to Meghan and her team at the Lynn Valley Branch of North Vancouver District Public Library. What a perfect facility, in a beautiful community — paradise tucked into the side of a mountain. Read more »
Using new technology for sustainability. Diana Robinson, Energy Manager for Manatee County, FL, discussed how they are using drones to support their work on sustainable buildings, communications and more. Diana shared what it was like setting up a drone program and using different types of cameras. This interview was recorded from the 2019 Transforming Local Government Conference in Reno, Nevada.
Chief Executive Officer Jordan Appleson and Bev Taylor, Energy Manager at Bruntwood, sit down together in the Bright Building where they delve into smart buildings and the available options to increase sustainability in the future. Special Guest: Bev Taylor.
Welcome to Episode 129, Solar Warrior! Casey Collins has a unique perspective & insight into the Solar Industry as he works with the 5th largest energy buyer in the state of NC, Duke University. North Carolina is perennially among the largest solar states & recently announced the 2019 Renewable Energy and Net Metering Rules. For resources from today's episode and more information on how you can support Suncast, head over to www.mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes to the blog. (the direct URL is ...episodes/129) Join the Tribe? Check out Episode 86, in which I explain how YOU can become an Energy Tribe member and support the growth and stability of SunCast moving forward! www.mysuncast.com/member to join today! If you like what you see and hear, please SHARE it with this pre-filled tweet!
Welcome to Episode 129, Solar Warrior! Casey Collins has a unique perspective & insight into the Solar Industry as he works with the 5th largest energy buyer in the state of NC, Duke University. North Carolina is perennially among the largest solar states & recently announced the 2019 Renewable Energy and Net Metering Rules. For resources from today's episode and more information on how you can support Suncast, head over to www.mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes to the blog. (the direct URL is ...episodes/129) Join the Tribe? Check out Episode 86, in which I explain how YOU can become an Energy Tribe member and support the growth and stability of SunCast moving forward! www.mysuncast.com/member to join today! If you like what you see and hear, please SHARE it with this pre-filled tweet!
Cathy Lin is the Energy Manager and Stormwater Program Adminstrator for Arlington Public Schools. As the energy manager, she manages and directs various energy efficiency projects and oversees the district’s utility budget. Cathy promotes and advocates for renewable energy as part of the district’s comprehensive energy portfolio. She works with teachers and students on conservation projects, maintains APS Goes Green, the district’s online sustainability presence, and is the staff liaison and coordinator for the Superintendent’s Advisory Committee on Sustainability. Cathy is a board member of the Virginia Energy Purchasing Governmental Association (VEPGA). She is a Certified Energy Manager.
A growing number of U.S. cities have set aggressive clean energy and efficiency targets, but the complexity and cost of energy transition can be daunting. Philadelphia’s Energy Manager offers insights into his city’s new plan to go 100% renewable and cut energy use. --- In September, the City of Philadelphia introduced its roadmap to dramatically reduce carbon emissions and move to 100% renewable energy. Philadelphia’s plan is a step toward fulfilling its commitment to lowering its carbon footprint, and comes as cities across the United States have moved to act on climate change as the federal commitment to address global warming has withered. Adam Agalloco, Philadelphia’s Energy Manager, outlines Philadelphia’s new Municipal Energy Master Plan, the means available to cities that aim to act independently to address climate change, and the costs of doing so. Adam Agalloco is Energy Manager for the City of Philadelphia and lead planner for Philadelphia’s Municipal Energy Master Plan, the city’s roadmap to reduce carbon emissions and adopt renewable energy. Related Content: Tilting at Windmills: The Emerging U.S. Offshore Wind Industry: http://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/policy-digests/tilting-windmills Comparative Path to Regional Energy Transition: http://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/pathways Aligning Local Logic with Global Need: http://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/policy-digests/aligning-local-logic-global-need Pennsylvania’s Gas Decade: Insights into Consumer Pricing Impacts from Shale Gas (2007-2016): http://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/paper/pennsylvanias-gas-decade
Robert Berninger (Bob) is the Director of Plant Operations, Energy, and Engineering at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He is responsible for nearly four million square feet of facility space in New York City. He oversees managers and supervisors who support a staff total of approximately 90 employees. He was named the 2016 Energy Manager of the Year by the Association of Energy Engineers and honored as 2008 Corporate Energy Management of the year by the New York chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers. His recognitions are well deserved for the $23million dollars saved in energy for the vast amount of projects completed during the past 10-years. However, as impressive as those numbers are, I asked Bob to be a guest for a different reason. Bob encourages his staff to continue their education! For years operators were kept in the dark and were never allowed to be involved in the decision making process. Bob depends on his team to provide feedback on what they believe will or will not work. He wants everyone to understand the common efficiency goals, accountability and for all operators to have a voice. In our interview Bob discusses the top three projects he focused on to obtain the most energy savings. You’ll have to listen to the podcast to hear how he and his team did it.
Cathy Lin, Energy Manager for Arlington Public Schools, shares with us how one of her projects saved the school system $50,000. Putting money back where it's needed most. She also shares her personal experience achieving Net Zero electricity at home, and the importance of building maintenance. NOVA Regional Science Fair https://www.apsva.us/post/green-scene-showcases-nova-regional-science-fair/ How to Use a Programmable Thermostat - https://www.energystar.gov/products/heating_cooling/programmable_thermostats Music "Hurt Me" by Benjimanji is licensed under CC BY 4.0 "Dog and Pony Show" by Podington Bear is licensed under CC BY 4.0 "Telescope II" by Unthunk is licensed under CC BY 4.0 "How it Fades" by Scott Gratton is licensed under CC BY 4.0 Additional production assistance from Greg Dixon.
Original Recording Date: July 13, 2016 Guests: Alex Chapman - Energy Manager, City of Guelph, Yvette Tendick - President of the Guelph Coalition for Active Transportation I came down to the Junction and discovered a parade! It was the "Celebration of Active Transportation" - there were bikes, wagons, and many people proudly marching on foot, winding their way through the streets of the neighbourhood in a celebratory parade. It was super fun! And I grabbed two guests to talk about it - Alex Chapman, who is the Energy Manager for the City of Guelph, and Yvette Tendick, who is the president of the Guelph Coalition for Active Transportation. This is a fantastically informative radio episode about non-vehicle transportation, and certainly made me want to get back on a bike. You can find out more about this Coalition by following the link I've posted below. This is what their website describes: Concerned about climate change and health? Tired of paying those high gas prices? Come and learn about Guelph Coalition for Active Transportation! GCAT has a vision for the city. We hope to increase the quantity, quality and safety of active transportation in Guelph. We hop to get more people, on bikes, more often! We want to make cycling in Guelph safer and more efficient. We are looking for the public’s input as to how to make this vision a reality. GCAT also wants to make Guelph more friendly to pedestrians. We would like the City of Guelph to commit to better, more inviting, walking facilities. And some better signage too, to let people know that going from one place to another on foot is certainly possible. GCAT is looking for your input! Please visit our Events page for open meeting dates and other GCAT events around the city, or drop us a line at activeguelph@gmail.com. Website http://www.gcat.ca
One of Sefton's greatest assets is its 22 miles of natural coast. A designated Special Area of Conservation, it contains rare species of animals and plants along its sand dunes and woodlands. Ashleigh Panther investigates the natural and man-made threats to this wildlife haven, as well as the efforts being made to preserve it. She talks to Dave Mercer, Senior Reserve Manager at Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve, who describes the management of the sand dune system, as well as flora and fauna, including the Natterjack toad. She also hears from Cath Johnston, Environment and Energy Manager at Merseyrail, about their strategies to support the local environment — and in particular about the re-development of Ainsdale Station, which will be the first 'eco station' on Merseyside. Ashleigh finally attends the 2015 Sefton Eco Champion Awards, which took place at the Ramada Hotel in Southport in July. These awards, organised by Southport Eco Centre, recognise young people from across the borough who go the extra mile to support their local environment and communities. The work being devised and executed by all of the entrants is innovative, inspiring and effective. Part of the Coastlands project: six documentaries about the Sefton coast. Created by Ashleigh Panther. Supported by Arts Council England and The Hemby Trust.
Phil Riley, Energy Manager at The University of Sheffield, gives some background to the University's Peregrine Falcon project.
In this week's episode the guys discuss the use of an "Energy Manager" at live events. Do you need it? How do you measure its' success? What are the pros and cons?
Todd Holland, Energy Manager, gave a talk during the Focus the Nation Stewardship panel.