Events

Bullitt Center Tour

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AEE-Columbia River Chapter and Oregon ASHRAE are proud to present a building tour of the Bullitt Center in Seattle! The Bullitt Center is one of the first Living Building certified facilities in the United States. It features net zero energy and water, and was designed “to show what’s possible today, changing the way people think about high performance green buildings.”

It features many impressive energy systems, such as:

  • Ground source radiant HVAC system with heat recovery
  • Extensive solar array
  • Smart building controls and daylighting strategies
  • Extensive water management tools w/composting toilets and rainwater catchment
  • Regenerative elevator and “irresistible stairway”
  • …and that’s just the start…

More information here: http://www.bullittcenter.org/

Join AEE-CRC and OR ASHRAE for a field trip to Seattle to tour this amazing building, hear from experts about the systems, and network with your colleagues on the chartered, air-conditioned bus. Siemens has also sponsored a happy hour so beverages will be provided on the return trip.

Where: We are meeting in the parking lot of the Red Lion Jantzen Beach and we will take a tour bus to the site.

When: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Leave Portland at 7 am; return at 5 pm

Presenters:  Justin Stenkamp, PAE

Cost: $55 (includes transportation on chartered bus and boxed lunch) + $4.02 processing fee

Register Here!

Continuing education credits are available for folks who can self‐certify. Space is limited to 40 seats. Please register ASAP.

Hope to see you there!

CEM in Portland October 10 – 14, 2016

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PORTLAND, Oregon (June 15, 2016) – The Association of Energy Engineers Columbia River Chapter (AEE CRC) today announced that they will host a comprehensive five-day Training Program for Energy Managers in Portland this fall. The nonprofit organization acts as a local training conduit for national certifications. The increasingly recognized and requested Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) certification exam will be proctored on the final day of the training.

The special five-day seminar provides an in-depth, comprehensive learning and problem-solving forum for those who want a broader understanding of the latest energy cost reduction strategies. The program begins by examining the fundamentals within all key areas of energy management. Students then learn, system by system, how to diagnose and analyze energy savings opportunities.

The Training Program will take place October 10-14, 2016 at Veris Industries in the Portland metro area (12345 SW Leveton Dr, Tualatin, OR 97062). Daily schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and includes breakfast and lunch. The price of the course and exam is $1,995. Early bird registration before September 9th is $1,775. This price includes the course, application/exam fee, study materials, the Guide to Energy Management, and food for the event. A special live seminar application for this event will be provided after registration.

Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) instructor Eric Woodroof will teach the course. Woodroof, who has led the CEM program on five continents, states, “The new energy/carbon requirements in the US will absolutely make the CEM even more desired by employers and energy consumers.”

“The CEM certification has become the de facto standard in the energy efficiency industry,” said Pat Lydon, former President of Columbia River Chapter. Since its inception in 1981, the Certified Energy Manager credential has become widely accepted and used as a measure of professional accomplishment within the energy management field. It has gained industry-wide use as the standard for qualifying energy professionals both in the United States and abroad.

Register Here!

About the Columbia River Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers
The Columbia River Chapter is the local chapter of the national Association of Energy Engineers. AEE CRC is dedicated to helping the community implement energy efficient technologies to reduce expenses, improve the environment and bolster our economy. The nonprofit organization acts as a local training conduit for national certifications, to promote the scientific and educational interests of those engaged in the energy industry and to foster action for sustainable development. AEE is a nonprofit professional society of over 16,000 members in 89 countries, offering a full array of informational outreach programs, seminars, conferences, journals, books and certification programs. AEE’s network of 82 local chapters meets regularly to discuss regional issues.

Thanks for Another Successful Energy Engineering Forum!

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The AEE – Columbia River Chapter is working with Energy Trust of Oregon to present a series of Energy Engineering Forums in 2016. You are invited to the 2nd Energy Engineering Forum for 2016. This free event consists of a one hour technical presentation followed by fifteen minutes of Q&A. A complimentary lunch and certifications for Professional Development Hours will be provided.

Retrocommissioning
Chris Smith, PE, CEM, CxA
Energy 350

Commercial buildings and industrial facilities represent a large potential for cost effective energy savings through low-cost operational improvements. These savings can be realized through retrocomissioning. This presentation will cover commonly employed retrocommissioning methods including measure identification and analysis techniques. It will also highlight previous project experience including success stories and the dreaded wall of shame.

Presenter:
Chris Smith – Chris is the President of Energy 350. He a Mechanical Engineer with 15 years experience in the energy efficiency field. His experience includes energy studies, energy engineering & analysis, project management, energy performance contracting, efficiency program design and management, technology research, measurement and verification, and evaluation. Chris has conducted hundreds of energy studies, managed hundreds of efficiency projects, and designed, managed, and evaluated dozens of energy efficiency programs.

WHEN
WHERE
EcoTrust – Billy Frank Jr Conference Room – 721 NW 9th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209 – View Map
TO SIGN UP click HERE

Additionally, if you are interested in presenting at a future Energy Engineering Forum,  please e-mail admin@aeecrc.org and let us know your presentation ideas.

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AEE Columbia River Chapter – Holiday Party

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Please join us on Wednesday December 7th from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm at Lompoc Brewing’s Side Bar for our annual holiday celebration.
We’ll hold a brief meeting to conduct our board elections, announce the recipients of the Wrench of the Year Award, and then it’s on to celebrating the holiday season!

The event will include:
•    Appetizers and a snack buffet
•    Drinks!
•    Networking
•    Opportunities to provide input on topics you’d like addressed during the coming year
•    Music from Cam & Friends

The Lompoc Sidebar is located at:
3901 N. Williams Ave.  Portland, OR 97227

Energy Engineering Forum

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The AEE Columbia River Chapter and Energy Trust of Oregon’s New Buildings Program are pleased to announce a four part forum in 2016. This forum is targeted towards energy engineers and energy managers. It is focused on field engineering and data analysis techniques for commercial and industrial facilities.

The first Energy Engineering Forum will be held on March 9th from 12:00 – 1:15 at the MercyCorps Building in Portland (45 SW Ankeny St, Portland, OR 97204). Bill Moir from Steam Engineering will be the presenter and he will provide an in depth review of steam system operation and energy efficiency opportunities. The forum is free to all who are interested in attending. We will also provide a complimentary lunch and certificated of completed Professional Development Hours for interested individuals.

Please register here by March 1st, 2016.

Additionally, if you are interested in presenting at a future Energy Engineering Forum,  please e-mail admin@aeecrc.org and let us know your presentation ideas.

 

OHSU Data Center Tour

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Join the Association of Energy Engineers Columbia River Chapter for a tour of Oregon Health & Science University’s unique state-of-the-art data center. Known as the Data Center West facility (or the Data Dome) it incorporates many leading edge features in energy efficient data center design. Due to the nature of the facility, group size will need to be limited so register early to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity!

To register please visit our Eventbrite page

More details on the tour can be found on our events page

The OHSU Data Center West campus is a secured facility with restricted access. All event attendees will need to arrive at the security gate by 2:15pm. After you have registered, we will reach out to you via the e-mail adress you have provided and we will request your name and address as shown on your drivers license or other government issued identification. You’ll need to bring the identification with you that matches the name and address provided during registration. If you arrive late or don’t have identification that matches the home address provided during registration then you won’t be able to enter the facility. There can be no exceptions to this requirement. To facilitate security logistics please do everything you can to car pool to the event. If you have no one to car pool with contact us and we may be able to arrange to match you up with someone

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