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PROMOTING ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION THROUGH PEER NETWORKING AND
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This Month!
THANKS TO
President
steven.lambert@seigroup Treasurer Secretary Membership & Historian
robert.h.hennessee@US.
Programs
Education
Attendance
Mark Cowherd
Publicity Chair
Awards
Colleague Organizations! Alabama Solar Association (ASA)
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
U. S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Alabama Chapter
International Facility Management Association (IFMA)
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Welcome to the Huntsville, Alabama Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers webpage.
May 2012
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Next Meeting
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Redstone Federal Credit Union, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Topic: Energy Huntsville Overview and the Importance of an AEE Relationship Speaker: Jay W. Newkirk of the Energy Huntsville Initiative
Brief Description: The presentation will consist of a brief overview of the Energy Huntsville Initiative (EH) followed by an open forum discussion of how AEE and EH can support each other's missions.
Bring a friend!: Invite a friend. First time visitors receive a free meal. To reserve your meal, send an email to rsvp@huntsvilleaee.org prior to the RSVP deadline.
***RSVP
PROCEDURE***
The registration
process allows us to place a more accurate count for our
catering needs. It will also allow individuals to pay via
credit card and receive a receipt via email. The cost for the meal is $12. If you do not pre-register we will not order lunch for you, but you may still attend the meeting. All cancellations must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the Wednesday prior to each monthly meeting. Since this is a catered event, your credit card will be processed even if you cannot attend the event. Attendee substitution(s) will be accepted. There are no refunds after the cancellation deadline.
Please REGISTER by COB, Thursday, Apr. 26.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS - Mark your calendars!
Tuesday, Jun. 5.
Topic:
TBD
2011-2012 Focus:
Continued Growth of the Chapter
It’s a great time
to be in the energy business! The Huntsville, Alabama Chapter of
AEE is now official and is seeking membership. Because we are new,
we are still in the process of creating an organization that best meets
your needs for professional development. Help us grow and improve
the strength of our emerging chapter by presenting your suggestions for
meeting topics, tours, training and other activities! Contact:
Randy Blackwood at
randy@inlineelectric.com.
Local Events/Training
Huntsville Area Energy Related Training & Events
2012
Energy Efficiency Expo -
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Sponsored by Inline Electric. Register at
www.InlineEvents.com
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Certified Energy Manager
(CEM®)
Training and Exam
(click for more info)
Date:
May 7-11, 2012
Location:
Redstone Federal Credit Union, Huntsville, AL
Instructors:
Stephen P. Sain and T. Kenneth Spain
Description:
This discounted 5-day seminar sponsored by the AEE-Huntsville
Chapter, provides an in-depth, comprehensive learning and
problem-solving forum for those who want a broader understanding of
the latest energy cost reduction techniques and strategies. Lecture
will be held Monday through Thursday with the exam given on Friday.
Cost:
$1,695 for AEE members
(Chapter and National)
and $1,895 for non-members registering by March 30. This is a
discount of $200!
Extras:
The price includes hot breakfast Monday through Friday and hot lunch
buffet Monday through Thursday. The CEM Exam is also included (a
$300 value).
For more information:
Contact Chuck Lovell,
Howard.L.Lovell@usace.army.mil, or (256) 895-1285.
Vendor Sponsorship Opportunities
What:
The
Huntsville Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers will be
hosting the Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) Training and Exam. We
are offering sponsorships to vendors wanting to showcase their
product(s) during lunch. One hour (noon until 1:00 p.m.) will be
allowed to present to the students. A projector and computer will
be available to the vendor. A sign may also be placed at the
breakfast buffet stating “Breakfast provided by XYZ Company.”
When:
You
may choose from four days; May 7 – 10, 2012
Where: Redstone
Federal Credit Union, 220 Wynn Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35893
Cost: $395
Attendance: There
will be a minimum of 15 Energy Management professionals in
attendance. We hope to have at least 20 students. To be considered
for the CEM designation, professionals must have demonstrated high
levels of experience, competence, proficiency, and ethical fitness
in the energy management profession.
Menu: The
sponsored breakfast and lunch buffets will include the following:
Grits
Sausage
Bacon
Biscuits
Scrambled Eggs
Fresh Fruit
Coffee, Water, and Juice
Lunch Buffet:
Meat
Veggie
Salad
Tea/Water
Dessert
For More Information:
Chuck Lovell
Howard.L.Lovell@usace.army.mil
(256) 895-1285
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AEE Website...
AEE
Members can access their membership record, update contact information
and much more! AEE's 12,000+
certified professionals have access to their certification records where
they can view the status of their certifications.
www.aeecenter.org
· Green Jobs: 2011 Survey of the Energy Industry is now available on the AEE website.
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Chapter dues have been established as $50 annually. Please make your
dues payment check to North Alabama Chapter AEE, and send to:
Cecil Jones, Treasurer AEE Huntsville Chapter
110 Royal Drive
Madison, AL 35758
· On of the chapter goals this year is to build our membership! Please present your suggestions for meeting topics, tours, training and other activities to help create an organization that meets your needs for professional development. Help us grow and improve the strength of our emerging chapter. Bring a friend!
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Seeking Huntsville Area Project for Chapter Tour
To help increase our learning experience and exposure to projects,
Huntsville Chapter is asking for recommendations on recently completed
energy projects that will serve as good case studies and site-visits for
upcoming meetings. Please send ideas to Randy Blackwood at
randy@inlineelectric.com.
If you know of any local/regional jobs in the energy field, please send the information to the AEE North Alabama Chapter webmaster, Alan Griffin at agriffin3729@charter.net. Also remember to search through AEE’s Career Center at http://www.energyvortex.com/careercenter/.