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GPAEE Newsletter

Fostering action through education, innovation and

networking to promote the priorities of Philadelphia–area Energy Professionals

In This Issue

Upcoming Events

Commodity Highlights

Golf Outing Hole

Sponsorships

Support GPAEE

Employment Initiative

Focus On: GPAEE Annual Golf Outing!!!

Please join us for our season opener with a day of

networking and fun at Paxon Hollow Golf Club!

Thursday September 15, 2016

Shotgun Start at 8:00 am sharp.

All golfers tee off together

Format: Scramble (Best Ball)

$100.00 members per golfer includes:

Cart & Green Fees.

Practice range & putting green included.

Roving beverage cart throughout the Outing and BBQ

lunch in the Clubhouse.

$40.00 lunch ticket includes:

Networking and BBQ lunch in the Clubhouse.

Awards, Door Prizes and a lot of fun to be had by all!

Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers September 2016

GET INVOLVED!

Help support the GPAEE with a Hole

Sponsorship!

Hole Sponsorships are available now

through September 9, 2016.

Cost: $150.00 per sign

Buy your sponsorship when you purchase

your tickets online at the link below .

CLICK HERE to Register

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Calendar of Events

Friday, October 21, 2016

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Date: Friday, October 21, 2016

Time: 11:30 am: Registration

12:00 pm: Lunch & Presentation begins, followed by Tours *

Location: Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

New Jersey Room (Conference Center, 3rd Floor )

10 N. Independence Mall West

Philadelphia, PA 19106

All attendees should enter through the 7th Street employee entrance

Cost: Members: $25

Non-Members: $30

Student/Unemployed: $5

Sorry, no Walk-In’s

Registration: Click here and follow the prompts for registration

*Space is limited, register early to secure a spot

Date Location Topic October 21, 2016 Federal Reserve Energy Efficiency & Tour

November 3, 2016 Princeton University Large Scale CEP & Central Utility Plant & Tour

December 15, 2016 Lo Spiedo Annual Christmas Party!

January 19, 2017 McCall Field Microgrids

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

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)

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Commodity Highlights

WTI crude oil futures price

8/29/2016: $46.98/barrels

Down $0.07 from week earlier

Up $1.76 from year earlier

Natural gas futures price

8/29/2016: $2.853/MMBtu

Up $0.174 from week earlier

Up $0.138 from year earlier

Retail gasoline price

8/29/2016: $2.237/gal

Up $0.044 from week earlier

Down $0.273 from year earlier

Retail diesel price

8/29/2016: $2.409/gal

Up $0.039 from week earlier

Down $0.105 from year earlier

Weekly coal production

8/20/2016: 15.951 million tons

Up 0.113 million tons from week earlier

Down 2.885 million tons from year earlier

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

Wanna Get Away??

Upcoming Energy Events Solar Power International

September 12-15, 2016

Las Vegas Convention Center

North Hall & Westgate Hall

Las Vegas, NV

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World Energy Engineering Congress

September 21-23, 2016

Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Hall D

Washington, DC

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ASME

Hagley Museum Tour

September 14, 2016

200 Hagley Creek Rd

Wilmington, DE 19807

RSVP by Sept 7, 2016 to

Tom Langley at langleyt2@asme.org or 302.383.8994

October is Energy Awareness Month! October is National Energy Awareness Month, a national effort to underscore how central energy is to our national prosperity, securi-

ty, and environmental well-being. In commemoration of National Energy Awareness Month, the Obama Administration is kicking off a

month of clean energy events and activities. Senior administration officials across the federal government will be highlighting the

work they are doing to position our country for a sustainable future, create new clean energy jobs and lay the foundation for our long-

term economic

security.

For more information on Energy Awareness Month click here

Congratulations to our AEE Foundation Chapter Scholarship Awardees!

Aaron Carter who will be attending LeTorneau University

Alexa Bakey who is attending The New School

Good Luck Aaron & Alexa from your friends at the GPAEE

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To post an ad in the news-

letter, send a brief descrip-

tion with URL link and con-

tact information to our

newsletter editor,

Tara Pasca at :

newsletter@gpaee.org.

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.

Warren Energy Engineering, LLC

Warren Energy Engineering provides energy engineering

services (energy audits, modeling, retro-commissioning) to a

variety of clients. We also apply these skills to support and

evaluate utility energy efficiency programs. We are seeking

both junior and senior energy engineers and consultants to

join our team. strong knowledge of building and industrial

mechanical systems required. Experience with measurement

and verification, particularly IP-MVP Option B and data log-

ging, are desirable. We offer a casual and creative work envi-

ronment in Chester County . Approximately 20% travel will

be required.

If interested, please email resume (MS Word, or PDF format)

& salary requirements to :

info@warrren-energy.com

Philadelphia Energy Authority

Program Coordinator The program Coordinator supports the Executive Director

and will lead a a variety of administrative, operational com-

munications and program coordination efforts.

The Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) has launched an

ambitious campaign (www.philaenergy.org/energy-

campaign) to achieve substantial impact on our city’s key

issues over the next 10 years, from poverty and equality to

quality education, employment and neighborhood stabiliza-

tion. Energy is a powerful vehicle to drive that impact, and

PEA is relying on a small, passionate team to move the

program forward.

PEA seeks a self starter—a person who drives results rather

than tasks. The ideal candidate is not afraid to ask ques-

tions, is eager to develop new skills and will seek out the

knowledge needed to achieve the PEA goals. The candidate

must be able to represent PEA professionally ; and have a

passion for energy, sustainability, climate change v and/or

poverty,/equality issues.

If interested please contact : Emily Schapira, Executive

Director at eschapira@philaenergy.org

Philadelphia Gas Works

Staff Engineer/Engineer The Staff Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and

improving engineering processes by planning, performing

and completing engineering project design work within spe-

cialized discipline such as mechanical, electrical, civil, and

structural engineering. Developing engineering design con-

cepts, prepare estimates, develop and maintain scheduling,

specify equipment and materials , method of implementa-

tion and prepare specifications for projects related to opera-

tional needs; oversee the preparation of design drawings by

the Drafting Section. Developing designs for the installation

and distribution of natural gas to customers; meet with engi-

neers to review design problems, and ascertain the safest

and most cost efficient and time efficient manner .

For more information on these opportunities, or to apply

click here

UGI Energy Services

Gas Transport Analyst—Wyomissing, PA

Review gas nominations request daily from shippers utilizing

pipeline electronic bulletin boards. Schedule confirmed ship-

per nominations and communicate scheduled gas volumes

to shipper and UGI pipeline operations staff. Coordinate field

operating issues between UGI Gas Control operations depart-

ment and pipeline customers. Prepare information for cus-

tomer billing and send to Accounting. Evaluate daily shipper

requests for interruptible pipeline service and set up con-

tracts in UGI’s electronic bulletin board and complete associ-

ated contract confirmations. Assist Business Development

department in identifying and analyzing new opportunities

for expansion of UGI’s pipeline business and integration of

new transportation customers. Provide gas transport nomi-

nation assistance to shipping customers when necessary.

Supporting new/ existing pipelines regarding continuous

improvement, business process and process flow. Additional

duties as assigned

For more information on this position including Education

and Experience requirements , all interested candidates

should submit their resumes to

humanresources@ugies.com

ENERGY JOB BOARD

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ENERGY JOB BOARD CON’T

Mondre Energy, Inc

Energy Auditor

The Energy Auditor will perform the following tasks:

Perform on-site energy audits in commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities;

Perform desktop and field measurement and verification of energy efficiency using tablet and mobile devices;

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 uti-

lizing provided software; and

Perform condition assessment of lighting, MEP and building shell in commercial, government, industrial and multifamily resi-

dential 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 capi-

tal investment in facility systems, such as HVAC, lighting,

BAS, refrigeration, motors and drives, and compressed air;

Support evaluation and entrepreneurial development of

distributed energy systems, including renewable technolo-

gies 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 elec-

tric utilities;

Conduct research and prepare expert analytic work product

on governmental programs and policies pertaining to regu-

lated and non-regulated aspects of the energy industry;

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 accounts,

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

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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 innova-

tions. 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 Michel Farag 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/Events Coordinator Christine Batchelor Limbach, Inc.

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

Table Top at Event

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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

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 Corporate Members!

Paul Carter—The Efficiency Network

Welcome New Student Members!

Michael Nagle

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-

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

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

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AEE also publishes three technical journals: Energy Engineering, Strategic

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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 clarkenergyinc.com

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THANK YOU TO OUR JUNE MEETING SPONSOR !

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