Northwest Energy Education Institute at Lane Community College The Energy Management Program Began...

Northwest Energy Education Instituteat

Lane Community College

The Energy Management Program Began in 1980:

• $300 National Science Foundation Grant

• Training Residential Analysts and Solar Water Heating Installers.

• Closed in 1988 due to a decrease in employment opportunities

• Program staffed most of the residential auditor positions in Northwest public and private utilities.

Program History



Program History (cont.)

• Spring 1992 Lane Community College was invited by BPA to restart the Energy Management Program with a focus on

Commercial Energy Analysis

• BPA provided start up funding at $200k / year for three years.

• Program hired two full-time faculty: - Coordinator with teaching responsibilities - Full-time Classroom instruction



Program History (cont.)• In 1995 the BPA grant was partially over. Program found partial, limited duration funding from a mix of partners.

• To conserve resources, one faculty was laid off. Program began using adjunct faculty.

• In 1997 the Utility support ended as did the funding from Lane CC (LCC began a 10 year negative budget slide in 1997 due to Measure 5) . The program was once again closed.



Program History (cont.)• EMP Coordinator requested and received from the college permission to pursue outside funding with which to continue the program.

• Almost concurrently, the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance was forming with the intent to transform the energy efficiency market.

• EMP Coordinator applied for and received a NEEA contract ($200k / year for three years, 1997-2000) to create the Northwest Energy Education Institute.

• In 1998 EWEB redirected a recurring LCC grant of $120k / year to partially fund the Energy Program. Additional resources were necessary for the program to survive.



Mission Statement:“To be the Preferred Source of

Cost-effective, Innovative, High-quality Energy Education Designed to Quickly Respond to Industry and Societal Trends”

1997 NEEI Business Plan



Programs Include:Two-year Degree: 1. Energy Management 2. Renewable Energy Technology (2003)

The Building Operator’s Certification (1996)

The Energy Management Certification (2000)

Custom Training and Consultation

The Bonneville Power Administration Residential Energy Auditor and Inspector Certification (2000)



Two-year Degree in Energy Management1. Trains Students To Conduct Commercial Building Energy Audits2. Trains Students To Install Renewable Energy Systems,

Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems

Upon completion, students are employed by utilities, governmental agencies, school districts, engineering firms,

and energy service companies.



Renewable Energy Technology Degree Program

The Institute for Sustainable Power, Inc. (ISP) is a non-profit organization, incorporated in 1996, to coordinate, develop, and maintain international

standards for the evaluation and qualification of renewable energy (RE), energy efficiency (EE), and distributed generation (DG) training providers.

“The Interstate Renewable Energy Council is pleased to announce that Lane Community College has been awarded

the ISPQ Accreditation credential for their Renewable Energy Technician Program.” July 31, 2007



Energy Management Certification Program

The Certification Has Three Elements:

1. Pre-workshop preparation (5%)

2. Intensive block of study in-residence with the Institute (20%)

3. Work-based project (75%)



Energy Management Certification Testimonials



“I have focused on the O&M aspect of things since boot camp. We haveachieved great savings and great success. These savings were notproduced by capital investment. It has been purely the efforts ofpeople directed to do the right thing.

These are some of the most significant measures responsible for thesavings. SOU has decreased its natural gas consumption by 14% to date. I expect that number to grow a bit more by the end of the fiscal year. Electrical consumption has decreased by 7%. Again I expect this to alsoincrease by the end of June. The current cost avoidance comparing tolast years operations is $331,258.19. The amount we are projecting tobe under our utilities budget for this year and saving is $260,000.00. I am proposing to reinvest $60,000.00 of our savings into three separateECM projects before the end of the year. I am waiting to see how thatflies. Hopefully I will have some good news to report on that at thisyears boot camp presentation. Jared Fuhriman, Southern Oregon University EMC 2006




Gary Briley.Energy Manager,Spring Branch School DistrictHouston, Texas

EMC Student 2003 - Cost Avoidance: $898,000I have used a lot of what I learned in your course on a daily basis. You and your subject matter experts gave me the base knowledge and insight to take and steer a quality EM program in the right direction. I even feel that I am somewhat an expert in what we are trying to pull together for our EM department and maintenance. When my confidence level is high, I feel that I can accomplish anything!!You and Mike helped create this monster!! All the people in the district have been great in their response to the Energy Management program. It’s all about approach, timing, and appropriate communication.





Elin Shepard, Resource Conservation ManagerDepartment of Administrative ServicesEMC Student 2000

Energy Savings – 10 mW

Cost Avoidance - $2M



EMC Speaker SeriesOffered Free to the Public

Past Speakers include:

William McDonough, 2002 EMC Honorary ChairPaul Hawken, 2003 EMC Honorary ChairDonald Aitken, Renewable EnergySteven Strong, Solar PV DesignRichard Heinberg, Fossil Fuels and SocietyJim Benya, Lighting DesignGZ Brown, Integrated DesignMike Hatten, Integrated DesignGaylen Ohmart, Integrated Design

Reid Hart, Building O&M and Building Comfort



Building Operator’s Certification - Oregon

Level I Course SeriesBOC 101 – Building Systems OverviewBOC 102 – Energy Conservation TechniquesBOC 103 – HVAC Systems and ControlsBOC 104 – Efficient Lighting FundamentalsBOC 105 – Environmental Health & Safety RegulationsBOC 106 – Indoor Air QualityBOC 107 – Facility Electrical Systems



The Bonneville Power AdministrationResidential Energy Auditor and Inspector Certification

One Week Workshop Topics:1. Priorities of Weatherization2. Residential Construction3. Residential Heat Loss Analysis4. Moisture Transport in Homes6. Attic and Crawl Space Ventilation7. Heating and Cooling Homes8. Why Building Pressures Matter9. Indoor Air Quality

Students take a comprehensive exam at the conclusion of the workshop

Native American Indian Weatherization Training



Custom Training:NEEI Regional Workshops:

Compressed Air Challenge (DOE)Commercial Energy AuditingMeasurement And VerificationODOE Energy Fundamentals (Staff)Mobile Home WeatherizationAmerican Indian Skill DevelopmentBuilding Integrated Photovoltaics

NEEI International Workshops:New Zealand Technical Institute Energy ProgramUniversity of Argentina Graduate Degree ProgramAmerican University At Beirut Lebanon: Enhancing Environmental Sustainability through Energy

Efficiency and Renewable Energy Technology, Cyprus



Recent Consultation:American University at Beirut, Lebanon: Steering Committee, Regional Collaboration for

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Technology. Technical Advisor

Partnership for Environmental Education: Community Energy Efficiency Initiative. Technical Advisor

Advanced Technology Environment Education Center (ATEEC): Resource Clearinghouse for Sustainable Energy Technologies, Technical Advisor – continuous

New Zealand Technical Institute Energy Program

Eugene Mayor’s Sustainable Business Initiative Task Force. Task Force Member



Book Sales$45.00/copy



National Science Foundation ATE Grant Proposal

Leading Alternatives in National Energy Solutions (LANES):Training the Next Generation of Energy Efficiency Professionals

Round Two

Proposal is to deliver the Energy Management Program to 10 Partner Community Colleges located in different Climates around the US. in rotation. Current committed Partners include:

• Salt Lake City Community College• American River Community College (Sacramento, Ca)• Cascadia Community College (Bothell, Wa)

$300k / Year for Three Years



NSF Grant Preliminary Proposal Reviewer Comments

“The PI is highly qualified to conduct this project and has been a leader in the field for many years. Developing a model to disseminate Lane Community College's Energy Management technician training nationwide would address a compelling and timely need for technician education.” “I agree with the two external reviewers and encourage the submission of a formal proposal.”

“Lane CC has a very strong history in energy management, and their capability in this area is clearly demonstrated. A strong feature of this proposal would be the potential to share this expertise with a wider audience, benefiting students on a national level.”



Need for Water Conservation Training &

Certification

The need for water conservation:• GAO states by 2013 at least 36 states will experience water shortage. • “Understanding ways to reduce, reuse or supplement water sources is essential … most organizations

do not have employees with adequate training” (Jeff Sandberg, Water Conservation Program Coordinator, Portland Water Bureau, 10/2/07).

• Combined water stressors include….

The need for water conservation training & certification:• Comprehensive & standardized training is not yet available • On-the-job training expensive & time consuming• Industry experts will be faculty ensuring quality curriculum• Professional certification by PNWS-AWWA ensures skills up to par

Future Programs



Water Conservation Technology Degree Program

This program will:

• Provide businesses w/ students interns & employees • Prepare businesses & utilities for baby boomers’ retirement• Increase water efficiencies in workplace (e.g. closed-loop cycles) • Decrease water, energy, sewer & stormwater costs• Decrease tax payer burden for increased infrastructure expenditures to meet added

demand• Decrease on-the-job training expenses• Strengthen Oregon’s local economy while increasing local & regional water security• Decrease negative impacts on water bodies & increase water available for watersheds

& fish• Increase business sustainability & triple-bottom line solutions • Lessens demand on current sources



Resource Conservation Management Technician Degree Option (fall 2009)

• First Year Energy Management Building Systems Courses• Second Year will be a combination of existing courses from the Water Technician and Renewable Energy Programs plus newly created coursework in Recycling and other resource saving opportunities.



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