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1 Austin and San Antonio Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers May 2013 Volume 8, Issue 5 Inside this issue: May Presentation 2 May Speakers 2 Where s Lunch?? 3 Upcoming Events 3 Chapter Information 4 Join Us! 5 Energy Index AUSTIN LEVEL I JULY 2013 Hello Everyone, Despite the cool and wet spring, it is late May, which means that the Texas Summer is upon us. ERCOT is predicting adequate, but tight supplies of power during the summer season this year. It might be prudent to try to do your part to conserve any way by researching the demand response programs for your electric supplier to see if your organization can sign up and get paid for conserving when asked (some programs are even voluntary in nature). ERCOT also has programs that are not voluntary but do have the potential to provide significant payments if their guidelines are followed and your load is Note From President bid in at the right price. As far as your home goes this summer, if you have multiple A/C units try setting the second floor unit above 80 degrees when you are at work or away and turn the main unit off until you get home. If you have only one unit set it above 80 degrees when at work or away and lower it when you get home. Running your air conditioning at 78 degrees when you are home will conserve and should keep you comfortable when the outside temperatures are 100 degrees. I want to thank everyone who made the trek to see our Webberville Solar Plant; we had a very good turnout of close to thirty people. Thanks to Adam Jilani for setting everything up for us! Please join us at Logan s (1141 IH35 North in San Marcos), for this month s presentation on Vanjen Group s Bio-Fuel System. Have a Great Month, Frank Frank Richards Chapter President

2 Page 2 Austin and San Antonio May Speakers Kyle Reynolds Vanjen Group James Guerra Vanjen Group With a 13 year background in the power generation industry, spanning from technician to sales, Kyle is able to provide a tremendous amount of real world technical and design support for his customers. Kyle started his career with a six year term in the United States Air Force. While in the Air Force he completed three deployments and became a certified generator mechanic. After the military, Kyle became a generator service manager, followed up by outside sales of new reciprocating diesel & natural gas generators/transfer switches and paralleling gear. Kyle's military career has given him the tools needed in order to build, maintain and establish a loyal customer base. Kyle earned his MBA from Texas A&M-Commerce in With a 13 year sales background in the power equipment industry, James is a vital resource to any customers success. He brings a wealth of knowledge to Vanjen and is able to harness his vast industry experience to provide creative solutions to meet the customer s needs. James' outside sales experience includes new reciprocating diesel & natural gas generators/transfer switches/paralleling gear, a bi-fuel retrofit technology that blends natural gas into diesel engines, and parts and service sales for industrial equipment. James earned his MBA from Texas A&M-San Antonio in 2010 May Presentation The Vanjen Group (HUB - MWBE) is a Central Texas based manufacturer s rep firm; heavily concentrated in the power generation, oil & gas, and mining industry. We have a balanced line card that positions us to offer our customers a one stop shop for their needs. We strive for a tremendous service experience with every customer. We respond quickly, comprehensively, and want to earn your trust. Every day a step is taken to improve our efficiency, how we do business, and the overall way we serve our customers. Our ethical business practices, market & product knowledge, and responsiveness have earned us an outstanding reputation in the industry and an excellent customer base. We are glad you re here and appreciate any feedback that can be offered. Can t Make The Meeting? If you can't make the meeting, not to worry...at 11:30 am, please call in at: , participant access code # If you attended remotely, please Linda.Rickard@AustinEnergy.com to let her know you attended the web presentation. She will add your name to the roster. Please do not forget to mute your phone #6 to mute/unmute

3 Page 3 Austin and San Antonio 2013 Calendar Month Date Subject Location May 28 Bio Fuel System San Marcos, TX June July TBA TBA Do you know of a technology or a tour that would be of interest to our chapter membership? The board of directors welcomes your ideas and thoughts as they begin to develop the 2013 meeting calendar. Our chapter is only as good as the membership makes it...it is your chapter, please participate and provide input into the selection of presentations and tours! Logan s Roadhouse 1141 Hwy. 35 N - San Marcos, TX 11:00am Garage Room Understanding Engineers...Take 5 Three men: a project manager, a software engineer, and a hardware engineer are helping out on a project. About midweek they decide to walk up and down the beach during their lunch hour. Halfway up the beach, they stumbled upon a lamp. As they rub the lamp a genie appears and says Normally I would grant you three wishes, but since there are three of you, I will grant you each one wish. The hardware engineer went first. I would like to spend the rest of my life living a huge house on St. Thomas with no money worries. The genie granted him his wish and sent him off to St. Thomas. The software engineer went next. I would like to spend the rest of my life living on a huge yacht cruising the Mediterranean with no money worries. The genie granted him his wish and sent him off to the Mediterranean. Last, but not least, it was the project manger s turn. And what would your wish be? asked the genie. I want them back after lunch replied the project manager. Newsletter Comments? Contact: Bruce Dschuden at badschuden@gmail.com

4 Volume 8, Issue 5 Page Officers Frank Richards Karma Nilsson Linda Rickard Adam Jilani Norman Muraya Bruce Dschuden President/Past President Vice President Treasurer Membership Programs Scholarships Newsletter Miles Abernathy Historian/Photographer Frank.Richards@austinenergy.com klnilsson@cps-satx.com Linda.Rickard@austinenergy.com ajilani@clearesult.com Norman.Muraya@austinenergy.com badschuden@gmail.com miles99@gmail.com Our Mission: Advance the professional careers and the common purposes of its members. Facilitate networking, social exchange and training. Present and discuss energy, environmental topics, and members ideas. Stay abreast of fast changing developments. Anticipate their future. Disseminate information to the trade and to the general public via meetings, publications, trade shows and presentations. Build an exciting, expanding chapter Cooperate with other AEE chapters and related organizations. Promote energy efficiency. Join Us at Our Next Meeting! Date: 28 May 2013 Time: 11:30 Location: We re On The Web!! - 12:30 Logan s Roadhouse 1141 Hwy. 35 N San Marcos, TX 11:00am Garage Room

5 Building Operator Certification Energy Efficiency Through Operator Training AUSTIN LEVEL I JULY 2013 Level I Building Operator Certification Course offered in Austin BUILDING OPERATOR CERTIFICATION BOC is a national workforce training and certification program offering facilities personnel the job skills and knowledge to improve the energy performance of their buildings. The BOC credential is widely recognized as a means for employers to identify and reward skilled operators, and to distinguish their facilities department as a leader in reducing operating costs and improving occupant satisfaction. THE BOC LEVEL I COURSE SERIES offers eight one-day classes comprised of classroom training, project assignments to be completed at the participant s facility, and in-class exams administered at the end of each day of training. Completion of Level I requires a time commitment of 74 hours. Classes consist of lecture, discussion, small group exercises, and facility tours. Facility projects require participants to demonstrate competence in locating building equipment, distribution pathways, and control points; calculating facility energy consumption; critiquing HVAC systems operation; and, sketching the facility s electrical distribution system. LEVEL I CERTIFICATION A total of 74 hours of classroom training and five project assignments include the following topics: Energy Efficient Operation of Building HVAC Systems Measuring and Benchmarking Energy Performance Efficient Lighting Fundamentals HVAC Controls Fundamentals Indoor Environmental Quality Common Opportunities for Low-Cost Operational Improvement One Supplemental Course WHO SHOULD ATTEND Building engineers, maintenance technicians, HVAC and electrical trades, and others in the facilities engineering and maintenance profession. Registration Contact Us For More Information For registration information please contact Kelly Herbert at kherbert@eepartnership.org Complete Course Description: CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To earn the BOC credential, participants must successfully complete seven classes and exams, five project assignments and submit a certification application to BOC. LEARN FROM EXPERTS IN THE INDUSTRY Building Operator Certification is led by highly regarded, experienced professional instructors. Participants receive a collection of valuable reference materials created and updated by facility experts in energy efficient operations and building systems. THE REAL ADVANTAGES OF CERTIFICATION: For Building Operators: The most up-to-date facilities management training Energy conservation strategies Increased opportunities for career advancement Networking with others in your profession A vital collection of facility operations reference materials For Building Management: ENERGY STAR performance rating for your building Lower utility bills and unscheduled maintenance Lighting energy audit HVAC control system review LEED-EB: O&M points earned with staff training Increased facility safety, comfort and air quality Commitment to employee excellence with professional accreditation

6 BOC LEVEL I COURSE DESCRIPTION BOC 1001 A - Energy Efficient Operations of Building HVAC Systems BOC 1001 B - Energy Efficient Operations of Building HVAC Systems BOC Measuring and Benchmarking Energy Performance BOC Efficient Lighting Fundamentals BOC HVAC Controls Fundamentals BOC Indoor Environmental Quality BOC Common Opportunities for Low-Cost Operational Improvement BOC Supplemental Course (chosen by class sponsor) 2013 BOC INFORMATION BOC classes are scheduled every 2-4 weeks, depending on the course sponsors preferences. This allows students time to complete required project assignments BOC TECHNICAL WEBINAR SCHEDULE Expand your knowledge of building operations. Technical webinar participation can be used towards BOC certification renewal. July 17 Sept 18 For topics and schedule visit INTERESTED IN REGISTERING FOR A BOC COURSE? PLEASE SEND ME MORE INFORMATION. Registrant s Name Title Employer Address City State ZIP Phone Fax Supervisor s Name Phone Supervisor s Facility Size (sq. ft.) Utility Company serving your facility (List all those that apply) optional Industry Sector (Check one that applies): Government (please specify) Military Healthcare Facility Services Education Hospitality Manufacturing Property Management Retail Other (describe): Send this form to: kherbert@eepartnership.org Fax: Questions? kherbert@eepartnership.org Substitution, Transfer and Cancellation Policy If you are unable to attend a course for which you have registered, you may substitute another person in your place, or transfer your registration to another date and location without penalty. Call or fax the office for a schedule of other dates and locations. If you opt to cancel your registration, all cancellations must be made in writing. No refunds will be provided for registrations canceled within 3 business days of the first course date. A $150 service charge will be assessed for registrations canceled less than 15 days prior to the first course date.

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