AEE CRC received the national award for best student chapter support in 2022! Thank you to our board President, Gertrude Villaverde, for her work on student chapter outreach! Gertrude has vigorously supported student chapters at the Oregon Institute of Technology and Ortegon State University – Cascades We look forward to seeing you at the next AEE CRC event!

Our AEE CRC chapter president, Elin Shepard, was published in the recent International Journal of Strategic Energy & Environmental Planning, with her article titled: “The Intersection of Behavioral Energy Efficiency and Public Policy“. This is a publication released by the Association of Energy Engineers. To view the article, see page 24 of this edition of the International Journal of Strategic Energy & Environmental Planning. We congratulate Elin on her achievements, and thank her for continuing to serve as a crucial member of our board.  

Energy Engineering Forums (EEF) are organized by the board of your Columbia River Chapter Association of Energy Engineers, and feature industry professionals to cover a wide range of interesting topics. These forums are an enjoyable, engaging and educational way to keep updated on topics relevant to engineers working in energy-oriented industries. We have consolidated some of the EEF presentation materials to serve as a presentation recap, and educational resource. Maximizing HVAC Efficiency, Flexibility, and Resiliency with Very High Efficiency Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems Presentation Slides (not yet available) Recorded Presentation AEE – Columbia River Chapter is eager to present this energy efficiency forum both LIVE and virtually. This free event consists of a one-hour technical presentation followed by thirty minutes of Q&A. A complimentary lunch will be provided to those who attend. AEECRC members who attend in person will also receive certificates for Professional Development Hours. If you’re not already a member but would like to join, click here If you can’t make it this time, presentation materials will be posted after on AEECRC.org. Description: With the ever-increasing environmental impacts of local pollution, extreme weather events, and wildfires, there is a necessity for resilient, flexible, and extremely efficient HVAC systems. Unfortunately, while HVAC systems are critical to our comfort and well-being, conventional systems are costly to operate and contribute to over 50% of total energy usage in commercial buildings. Dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS) are a proven solution for reducing energy consumption since they optimize the control and functionality of ventilation and thermal comfort […]