Visit our website: www.gpaee.org Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers “Fostering action through education, innovation & networking to promote the priorities of Philadelphia-area Energy Professionals” June 2014 June 2014 GPAEE GPAEE Newsletter Newsletter Celebrate the close of another great year with the Greater Philadelphia Associ- ation of Energy Engineers! Join us on June 25th to root on the Phillies as they battle the Florida Marlins. The festivities will start off at 5:00pm at Xfinity Live in the upstairs VIP Room, across the street from the ball park. Sandwiches and snacks as well as a full open bar will be served for the two hours leading up to the game. New this year is the option to attend the networking event only, or to purchase a ticket to the game in addition to joining the networking activities. Tickets will be handed out at Xfinity Live. Game start time is 7:05. Parking is not included with your ticket purchase. Focus On: Click Below For Additional Registration Info! Table of Contents Focus On: Season Closer with the Phillies 1 Calendar of Events 2 Next Event: June 25 Season Closer with the Phillies 2 Photos from May Event 4 Planning for the Future 5 STEM Summer Shadow Program 5 Sign Sponsorships Available for September Outing 6 Welcome New & Renewing Members 7 Thank You Corporate Members 7 EZ Grant Applications Due May 20 7 Board Info 9 Upcoming Energy Events 9 Energy News 10 Energy Job Board 11 Support GPAEE 12 About National 13 Newsletter Ideas 13 Focus On: Season Closer with the Phillies GPAEE 2014 - 2015 PLANNING MEETING Every July the GPAEE Board plans the upcoming years topics and events at our annual planning meeting. An integral part of this process is the invaluable feed- back we receive from you, our members. If you have topic suggestions and ideas, please send them to Christine Batchelor at [email protected]
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Visit our website: www.gpaee.org
Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers
“Fostering action through education, innovation & networking to promote
the priorities of Philadelphia-area Energy Professionals”
June 2014June 2014
GPAEE GPAEE NewsletterNewsletter
Celebrate the close of another great year with the Greater Philadelphia Associ-
ation of Energy Engineers! Join us on June 25th to root on the Phillies as they
battle the Florida Marlins.
The festivities will start off at 5:00pm at Xfinity Live in the upstairs VIP
Room, across the street from the ball park. Sandwiches and snacks as well as a
full open bar will be served for the two hours leading up to the game. New
this year is the option to attend the networking event only, or to purchase a
ticket to the game in addition to joining the networking activities. Tickets will
be handed out at Xfinity Live.
Game start time is 7:05. Parking is not included with your ticket purchase.
Focus On:
Click Below For
Additional
Registration Info!
Table of Contents
Focus On: Season Closer with the Phillies
1
Calendar of Events 2
Next Event: June 25 Season Closer with the Phillies
2
Photos from May Event
4
Planning for the Future
5
STEM Summer Shadow Program
5
Sign Sponsorships Available for September Outing
6
Welcome New & Renewing Members
7
Thank You Corporate Members
7
EZ Grant Applications Due May 20
7
Board Info 9
Upcoming Energy Events
9
Energy News 10
Energy Job Board 11
Support GPAEE 12
About National 13
Newsletter Ideas 13
Focus On: Season Closer with the Phillies
GPAEE 2014 - 2015 PLANNING MEETING
Every July the GPAEE Board plans the upcoming years topics and events at our
annual planning meeting. An integral part of this process is the invaluable feed-
back we receive from you, our members.
If you have topic suggestions and ideas, please send them to Christine Batchelor
Xfinity Live 1100 Pattison Ave Philadelphia, PA 19148 Members: $60.00 - Xfinity Live Only Members: $80.00 - Xfinity Live & Game Ticket Non Members: $70.00 - Xfinity Live Only Non-Members: $90.00- Xfinity Live & Game Ticket
1) Click on the Meeting Flyer icon to the left which will bring you to the GPAEE website 2) Click on the ―Register Now box and follow the directions listed there
Located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, the Downingtown STEM Academy will be sending students out to area businesses to explore possible career paths.
The STEM Academy, a Downingtown Area district magnet school opened its doors in 2011 with an academi-cally diverse student population with significant interest in the STEM fields. A one-to one laptop initiative school, the Academy offers an academically challenging program of study that exposes students to a variety of science and technology courses through the International Baccalaureate (IB ) curriculum in addition to a Pathways Program. The Pathways program, which students enter in their Junior year, consists of four Acade-mies: Applied Science and Engineering; Health Medicine and Biology; Corporate and Mathematical Innova-tion, and Technology, Media and Communications, and includes experiential classes with guest speakers, field trips and culminates in a 21-hour job shadow experience. Last summer, 173 STEM Academy students shad-owed with partner companies such as Bentley Systems, West Pharmaceutical Services, Main Line Engineer-ing, GE Power and Water and Morphotek to give students an up close look at potential careers.
The STEM Academy is ready to have a new class of Juniors experience the world of work this summer. In preparation, all students attended “soft skills” training to learn professional skills like writing an introductory email, resume and thank you notes in addition to communication and collaboration. These are the skills that business leaders insist are necessary for career success and advancement. The students then attended a Career Fair, April 1st at The Academy to meet 29 area businesses to network and interview for their summer place-ments.
The STEM Academy welcomes new business partners who are interested in partnering and helping to devel-op the future workforce. Contact Susan Boardman, Internships & Partnerships Leader, [email protected] to be a part of the team. To learn more about our school and programs, http://dasdsharepoint.asd.org/Schools/STEMAcademy/Pages/default.aspx
Our chapter mission includes fostering action through education and networking to promote the priorities of energy professionals. This year our chapter is making it a priority to extend our valuable chapter resources to the energy professionals of the future. Our plans will take a variety of paths.
Student Involvement in Meetings
Co-Ops, Internships and Mentoring Opportunities
Scholarships Our board will continue to support projects such as the Future Cities Competition, local STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) academy programs and AEE International student initiatives. We welcome participation from the membership, your ideas on ways to enhance youth involvement and educa-tion are highly encouraged. To share suggestions, please contact Maryanne Campbell at (215) 684-6724 or via email at: [email protected].
Burns Engineering Inc. Chevron Energy Solutions Company Commercial Utility Consultants Concord Engineering Group Constellation, an Exelon Company Core Power Inc. GDF Suez Energy Resources - NA Graboyes Commercial Window Co Hess Energy
Hutchinson Mechanical Services ICF International Klenzoid Inc. NRG Business Solutions
Partner Engineering and Science, Inc
PECO Peterson Service Co PGW Provident Energy Consulting, LLC Precis Engineering PWI Engineering Inc. R World Energy Services South Jersey Energy Solutions Swagelok Penn T&M Associates Thermax Inc. Tozour Energy Systems UGI Energy Services Veolia Energy Philadelphia VNG
The Sustainable Energy Fund
0% Financing for Non Profits & Governmental Entities
Accepting Applications through June 30
Sustainable Energy Fund is accepting applications NOW through June 30, 2014 for
the Sustainable Energy Finance program. The program offers 0% interest loans and
leases for municipal and not for profit entities located in Pennsylvania for energy
efficiency and renewable energy projects. Click here for additional details.
WELCOME NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS!
Frank Ulisse - Altran Tony Jesse - ProAutomated Inc.
FUTURE OF NEW EPA POWER PLANT RULES DEPENDS ON THE STATES
Now that the Environmental Protection Agency has unveiled new standards for emissions from power plants, responsibility will fall to the states to come up with their own plans to reduce planet-warming emissions.
The EPA's plan calls for a 30 percent cut to emissions from power plants by 2030. The goals for each state are based on a calculation that takes into account their current emissions and their poten-tial for making reductions. States will be given a high degree of control in deciding how they will meet those individual standards. (more)
MAJORITY OF AMERICANS SUPPORT LIMITING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS, EVEN IF
IT COSTS THEM
Most Americans support limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and would still sup-port reductions even if it cost them $20 a month, according to a new national poll. A Washington Post-ABC poll released Monday found that 70 percent of Americans support federal limits on green-house gas emissions from power plants. Seventy percent also said that the federal government should "require states to limit the amount of greenhouse gases produced within their borders." (more)
AS HURRICANE SEASON BEGINS, NEW STORM SURGE MAPS EMPHASIZE IMPORTANCE
OF PREPAREDNESS
When Hurricane Sandy struck the Northeast, it was not the storm’s winds but the massive pile of water those winds pushed in front of the storm that wreaked the most havoc, inundating coastal are-as in 3 to 9 feet of water, causing billions in damages, and leaving dozens dead. In general, this storm surge poses a far greater threat to lives and property than winds when hurricanes and tropical storms hit. (more)
PUC CHAIR STEPS DOWN FROM ENERGY ADVOCACY GROUP Amid growing tension surrounding the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s role in a high-profile pipeline project, Commission Chair Rob Powelson has stepped down from an energy advoca-cy and economic development group. He said he did so to “avoid even the appearance of bias.” Powelson resigned from the Greater Philadelphia Energy Action Team in a letter dated May 14. It came two weeks after StateImpact Pennsylvania published a story about concerns that Powelson’s presence in the group could pose a conflict of interest in a case before the PUC. (more)
PGW CEO TALKS JOBS AND THE FUTURE AFTER TAKEOVER BID Philadelphia Gas Works head Craig White sat down with me to chat about the potential $1.86 billion sale of the natural gas company — a company he’s been with for more than 30 years. White, CEO since 2011, discussed his support for the sale of the nation’s largest municipally owned utility to Con-necticut-based investor-owned UIL Holdings, even though his role could dramatically change in the future. (more)
To post an ad in the newsletter, send a brief job description with URL link and contact info to our newsletter editor, Caroline McCallum [email protected]. Ads are free except those solicited by professional employment agencies. Members can also post job opportunities on our website. To see current job opportunities visit the Classifies tab.
Energy Job Board
Travis Daywalt Civil Engineering Student at Temple University - Looking for a Summer Internship Opportunity
Current GPA 3.1. Experience in AutoCad, Solid Works and Microsoft Office. Relevant Course Work: Graphics and Surveying. Interested in contributing to the success of an organization, while also gaining valuable experience. Mem-ber of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Temple University. Expected graduation May 2017.
Please contact Travis Daywalt at [email protected] or (610) 322-7298 for more information.
Casey McCusker Chemical Engineering Student at Lafayette College - Looking for a Summer Internship Opportunity
Current GPA 3.67. Experience in AutoCad, Microsoft Office, Google SketchUp, Wolfram Mathematica. Relevant Course Work: Graphics, Thermodynamics, Material and Energy Balances, Statics, Organic Chemistry. Interested in contributing to the success of an organization, while also gaining valuable experience. Member of the American Insti-tute of Chemical Engineers, Lafayette College and Society of Women Engineers, Lafayette College. Expected gradua-tion May 2016. Looking for a paid summer internship for June through August in Philadelphia, New Jersey, Delaware area at chemical engineering firm in areas of food production or research and development.
Please contact Casey McCusker at [email protected] for more information.
Michael DeYoung Civil Engineering Student at West Virginia University - Looking for a Summer Internship Opportunity
Current GPA 2.87. Experience in AutoCad and Microsoft Office. Relevant Course Work: Mechanics of materials, Statics, Transportation, and AutoCad . Interested in contributing to the success of an organization, while also gaining valuable experience. Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, West Virginia University. Expected gradua-tion May 2016. Looking for summer internship in the Philadelphia or Pittsburgh area at civil engineering firm in the areas of road construction and bridge construction between the months of May and August.
Please contact Michael DeYoung at [email protected] or (610) 256-1395 for more information.
Requirements Include: Committed to the values of integrity, caring relationships, responsibility, and pride Proficient in computer technology including Word, Excel, and e-mail Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills Able to develop commercial customer proposals, sales and profit assumptions
Responsibilities Include: Develop an assigned sales territory to sell commercial products that include all diesel fuels, propane, Fleet One cards, natural gas, wholesale fuels, and electricity Gather and maintain accurate and detailed customer information through the CRM program on a daily basis Complete all contracts, paperwork, and procedures involved in the sales process Communicate with customers to resolve problems and concerns in a courteous, professional, and timely manner Participate in professional organizations and training activities
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 & innovations. But we can’t do it without YOU. GPAEE is a volunteer non -profit organization. We rely on members & sponsors to underwrite our efforts. Therefore, in order to continue to provide the same high-quality energy education expected of us, GPAEE is seeking your Corporate support. Each month, GPAEE’s award -winning Newsletter is read by over 1,000 energy professionals - engineers, facility & building managers, contractors and vendors. In addition, our monthly events are attended by 100+ energy professionals. In turn, your company can reach our professional audience via several corporate support options:
Corporate Support Option Details
Corporate Membership
$150
5 Individual Annual Memberships - a $175 value
Listing in the Newsletter & Website
Additional Individual Memberships = $30 each
Newsletter Advertisement
Quotes
Event Sponsorship
$300
Corporate Profile in Meeting Announcement & Newsletter
Full Page Ad in a Newsletter of your choice
Table Top at Event
5 minute Presentation at Event
For information please contact Maryanne Campbell at [email protected] or 215-684-6724.
The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) is a nonprofit professional society of 16,000 members in 89 countries. The mission of AEE is “to promote the scientific and educa-tional 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 is-sues. AEE's roster of corporate members is a veritable “who's who” from the commercial, industrial, institutional, governmental, energy services, and utility sectors. AEE offers a full array of informational outreach programs including seminars, confer-
ences, journals, books, and certification programs.
The AEE Energy, Facility, Power News is a high-quality online newsletter that focuses on the
accomplishment of the Association and its members. AEE also publishes three technical
journals: Energy Engineering, Strategic Planning for Energy & the Environment, and Cogeneration
& Distributed Generation Journal. Distributed Energy focuses on the advantages of diversifying
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 publica-
tion from the publishers of Energy & Power Management magazine replaces the former
publication to AEE members. These publications are complimentary to all AEE mem-
bers.
Additional benefits include continuing education & book discounts, invitations to industry
surveys, job referrals, and special member discounts.
To become an AEE National Member, please go to http://www.aeecenter.org/
membership/. Receive a 50% discount on National Membership by entering “Chapter 50”.
