Efficiency Maine Certification Program for the Real Estate Industry

University of Maine Farmington. Olsen Student Center, North dining Hall section C, off South Street Main Entrance

As professionals in Maine's real estate industry, we are in a position to point consumers to accurate information and resources provided by Efficiency Maine(administered by the Maine Public Utilities Commission). Your instructor Bill Childs is a certified building analyst with 20 years of experience in the construction and energy auditing fields. You will experience first hand how Bill conducts an energy audit using a blower door, infrared camera, and other tools of the trade. Upon completion of the class you will earn the designation of Efficiency Maine Real Estate Specialist.

Instructor: William Childs

2/9/10, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Click here to register: http://trelg.com/Maine-Real-Estate-Live-CE-Classes.php

USGBC Maine Chapter: Insulating Concrete Form Installation Training

Expand your abilities to include ICF construction, build
energy efficient homes and buildings, save on labor costs.
Learn how to install ICF forms, tricks builders use, how to
estimate your job, how to determine rebar schedule, window
and door openings, how to account for utilities, plumbing, and electric, and how to finish the job with drywall, waterproofing, and siding.

Thursday, February 11th, 2010
Jeff’s Catering, Brewer, ME
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
$95.00 per person

For more information contact Michelle or Erica at 469-2711
or by email at info@newformbuilding.com.

MIAQC: The Building Shell
(part of Residential Construction Training Series)

Friday, February 12, 2010

Mitchell Center, University of Southern Maine, Gorham

No registration fee, but pre-registration required at www.efficiencypros.org

Winter Event — Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Top Four Energy Tune Up Opportunities
10 - 11 a.m. Pacific; 11 a.m.- Noon Mountain; Noon - 1 p.m. Central; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Eastern

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There is a special rate for State of Maine residents. To take advantage of this subsidy provided by EM, please call the NEEC office at 1-877-850-4793 for the promotion code.
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An energy tune up of your building’s HVAC and lighting systems offers the biggest energy and dollar savings for the lowest cost. Case studies from across the country confirm that most buildings can achieve a 10% to 15% energy cost savings by taking a systematic approach to a building tuneup. This webinar will focus on the four most common energy savings opportunities in buildings: Sensor Error, Simultaneous Heating & Cooling, Equipment Scheduling, and Outside-Air Usage. Learn how to evaluate your building for opportunities in these key areas and how to get started with a tune up program.

SPEAKER: Jim Volkman, Strategic Energy Group & BetterBricks

Click here to register: http://www.theboc.info/webinars/

Fees (DO NOT INCLUDE SUBSIDY):
Single Webinar Event — $79
Combo Webinar Event (2) — $125
2010 Technical Webinar Series (discounted tuition for full series of 4) — $200

Efficiency Maine Certification Program for the Real Estate Industry

Jeff's Catering 15 Littlefield Drive, Brewer

As professionals in Maine's real estate industry, we are in a position to point consumers to accurate information and resources provided by Efficiency Maine(administered by the Maine Public Utilities Commission). Your instructor Bill Childs is a certified building analyst with 20 years of experience in the construction and energy auditing fields. You will experience first hand how Bill conducts an energy audit using a blower door, infrared camera, and other tools of the trade. Upon completion of the class you will earn the designation of Efficiency Maine Real Estate Specialist.

Instructor: William Childs

2/23/10, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Click here to register: http://trelg.com/Maine-Real-Estate-Live-CE-Classes.php

MIAQC: Ventilating New & Existing Homes
(part of Residential Construction Training Series)

Friday, March 5, 2010

Mitchell Center, University of Southern Maine, Gorham

No registration fee, but pre-registration required at www.efficiencypros.org

As part of the Efficiency Maine effort to provide certification for solar thermal Installation; a three-day class, Introduction to Solar Thermal”, is being offered.

There are new solar thermal certification eligibility requirements: 1. Complete the three-day training course; 2. Pay the $300 workshop fee and the $35 fee to the State of Maine Treasurer to take the exam for certification; and, 4. Pass the exam. (Note: While we encourage installers to consider NABCEP solar thermal certification, at this time, NABCEP certification will not be required for participation in the program.) 5. Agree to and sign a Code of Ethics agreement that is modeled after the NABCEP code of ethics.

In order to remain on the list of Maine certified solar thermal installers, individuals must, at the time of renewal (every two years), provide documentation demonstrating at least 1 solar thermal installation within the past two years and pay the $35 renewal fee.

Register: The contact to register is Kim Dubay at 207-453-5134.

Payment: $300 for the workshop; and, (KVCC takes PO numbers, and major credit cards over the phone. If they need to mail a check she will give them all the details on how to do this over the phone.) an addition $35, check made out the State of Maine Treasurer, to take the exam for certification.

Location: KVCC, Fairfield, ME

Date: March 10, 11 & 12, 2010

Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

This is a seven half-day course designed to teach students how to conduct a commercial energy audit. It is for anyone with some knowledge of energy efficiency and/or commercial building operations. The core and value of this course is a Commercial Energy Audit is conducted, produced, and presented by the student. Oral presentations are required. The topics are:

Day 1 - Energy Audit Overview
Day 2 - Tools of the Trade
Day 3 - Lighting and Controls
Day 4 - HVAC (Motors, RTUs, and Gas Technologies)
Day 5 - HVAC (Building Shell & HE Heating & Cooling)
Day 6 - HVAC (IAQ and Energy Efficiency)
Day 7 - Oral Presentations

The dates are as follows:
3/10/2010
3/11/2010
4/7/2010
4/8/2010
4/28/2010
4/29/2010
5/26/2010

Location: Department of Environmental Protection, 312 Canco Road, Portland, Maine

Credits: 2.4 CEU/24 PDH/2.0 TCH/24 Wastewater credit hours

Food: Breakfast will be provided.

Cost: $100 for schools and state agencies and $150 for private organizations and federal agencies.

More details to follow. If you have questions, please contact Joy Adamson at joy.adamson@maine.gov or at 207-287-8350.

(Northern Maine Community College, Presque Isle)

Click here for the notice and registration form: http://www.jetcc.org/EnergyEfficiencyFlyer_Registrationform1.pdf

To register, contact Leeann Hanson with JETCC at 207/253-8020 or jetcc@maine.rr.com

(Calumet Club, Augusta, ME)

Click here for the notice and registration form: http://www.jetcc.org/EnergyEfficiencyFlyer_Registrationform1.pdf

To register, contact Leeann Hanson with JETCC at 207/253-8020 or jetcc@maine.rr.com

Spring Event — Thursday, March 18, 2010
Energy Tune Up – Addressing Problems with Sensor Error and Simultaneous Heating & Cooling
10 - 11 a.m. Pacific; 11 a.m.- Noon Mountain; Noon - 1 p.m. Central; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Eastern

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There is a special rate for State of Maine residents. To take advantage of this subsidy provided by EM, please call the NEEC office at 1-877-850-4793 for the promotion code.
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Two of the top 4 big opportunities for energy savings in most buildings involve problems with simultaneous heating and cooling and sensor error. This webinar takes an in-depth look at these two opportunities, and discusses how to diagnose them and implement strategies for improved performance. The first - simultaneousheating and cooling - wastes energy when the same air gets heated and cooled, or hot and cold air streams get mixed together to make warm air. If the control strategy is not optimized, the supply air will be cooler than necessary and reheating it will use more energy than necessary. The second - sensor error- causes increased heating, cooling, or equipment operation, which can affect occupant comfort and lead to higher energy bills. This is most often caused by uncalibrated sensors, but can also be due to incorrectly placed sensors, failed sensors, or mistakes in control set-up. Learn how to evaluate your building for opportunities in these key areas and how to get started with a tune up program.

SPEAKER: BetterBricks Technical Advisor

Click here to register: http://www.theboc.info/webinars/

Fees (DO NOT INCLUDE SUBSIDY):
Single Webinar Event — $79
Combo Webinar Event (2) — $125
2010 Technical Webinar Series (discounted tuition for full series of 4) — $200

http://www.miaqc.org/

March 29 - April 9
BPI Certification Training
for Home Energy Conservation Technicians

MTEC, Brunswick

Click here to view registration form: http://www.maineenergymarketers.com/education-foundation/documents/RegistrationForm-BPICertificationTrainingMARCH2010.pdf

As part of the Efficiency Maine effort to provide certification for solar thermal Installation; a three-day class, Introduction to Solar Thermal”, is being offered.

There are new solar thermal certification eligibility requirements: 1. Complete the three-day training course; 2. Pay the $300 workshop fee and the $35 fee to the State of Maine Treasurer to take the exam for certification; and, 4. Pass the exam. (Note: While we encourage installers to consider NABCEP solar thermal certification, at this time, NABCEP certification will not be required for participation in the program.) 5. Agree to and sign a Code of Ethics agreement that is modeled after the NABCEP code of ethics.

In order to remain on the list of Maine certified solar thermal installers, individuals must, at the time of renewal (every two years), provide documentation demonstrating at least 1 solar thermal installation within the past two years and pay the $35 renewal fee.

Register: The contact to register is Kim Dubay at 207-453-5134.

Payment: $300 for the workshop; and, (KVCC takes PO numbers, and major credit cards over the phone. If they need to mail a check she will give them all the details on how to do this over the phone.) an addition $35, check made out the State of Maine Treasurer, to take the exam for certification.

Location: WCCC, Calais, ME

Date: May 12-14, 2010

Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Let Efficiency Maine help you reduce the energy consumption of your building. Electricity use in commercial and government buildings can be cut by 20 percent or more when building operators manage and maintain their structures and building systems more effectively.

Building Operator Certification is a nationally recognized training program designed to educate facilities personnel in the energy and resource efficient operation and maintenance of building systems.

More information can be found at http://www.theboc.info/

Register On-line: http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=867ffeea-11bf-4a08-b7ac-3c037a253a04

Cost: The Building Operator Certification 100/200 series is approximately $1,275 per person. However, the Maine Public Utilities Commission offers the series at a discounted rate for a limited number of building operators and maintenance staff. The discounted tuition will be provided to state agencies at $550 and to federal agencies and private organizations at $850. BOC registrants are eligible for tuition rebates from Efficiency Maine of $100 upon earning the BOC credentials and $200 upon submittal of an approved incentive application for an energy efficiency project at their facility. Maximum rebate is $300.

Please e-mail or call Teresa Squillace if you have questions at TSquillace@Comcast.net or 206-292-4793 ext. 2.

Location: TBD, Portland, ME

Dates:

5/18/2010 101 Mulak
5/19/2010 102 Mulak
6/22/2010 103a Turner
6/23/2010 103b Turner
7/20/2010 104 Rice
7/21/2010 107 Petit
8/24/2010 106 Turner
8/25/2010 105 Mulak

As part of the Efficiency Maine effort to provide certification for solar thermal Installation; a three-day class, Introduction to Solar Thermal”, is being offered.

There are new solar thermal certification eligibility requirements: 1. Complete the three-day training course; 2. Pay the $300 workshop fee and the $35 fee to the State of Maine Treasurer to take the exam for certification; and, 4. Pass the exam. (Note: While we encourage installers to consider NABCEP solar thermal certification, at this time, NABCEP certification will not be required for participation in the program.) 5. Agree to and sign a Code of Ethics agreement that is modeled after the NABCEP code of ethics.

In order to remain on the list of Maine certified solar thermal installers, individuals must, at the time of renewal (every two years), provide documentation demonstrating at least 1 solar thermal installation within the past two years and pay the $35 renewal fee.

Register: The contact to register is Kim Dubay at 207-453-5134.

Payment: $300 for the workshop; and, (KVCC takes PO numbers, and major credit cards over the phone. If they need to mail a check she will give them all the details on how to do this over the phone.) an addition $35, check made out the State of Maine Treasurer, to take the exam for certification.

Location: NMCC, Presque Ilse, ME

Date: July 14, 15 & 16, 2010

Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Summer Event — Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Energy Tune Up – Optimizing Outside-Air Usage & Equipment Scheduling
10 - 11 a.m. Pacific; 11 a.m.- Noon Mountain; Noon - 1 p.m. Central; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Eastern

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There is a special rate for State of Maine residents. To take advantage of this subsidy provided by EM, please call the NEEC office at 1-877-850-4793 for the promotion code.
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Two of the 4 big opportunities for energy savings in most buildings involve problems with equipment scheduling and outside air usage. This webinar takes an in-depth look at each, and discusses how to diagnose them and implement strategies for improved performance. The first – outside-air usage – wastes energy when a building’s ventilation system provides more than the minimum outside air necessary for air-quality needs, thereby placing extra load on the heating and cooling system to properly condition the air. The second – equipment scheduling– wastes energy when lighting and HVAC systems are illuminating and conditioning zones of the building unnecessarily. Temporary changes to operating schedules for one-time events can all too often remain in place and go unnoticed by facility staff long after the event is over. Learn how to evaluate your building for opportunities in these key areas and how to get started with a tune up program.

SPEAKER: Jim Volkman, Strategic Energy Group & BetterBricks REGISTER

Click here to register: http://www.theboc.info/webinars/

Fees (DO NOT INCLUDE SUBSIDY):
Single Webinar Event — $79
Combo Webinar Event (2) — $125
2010 Technical Webinar Series (discounted tuition for full series of 4) — $200

Fall Event — Thursday, September 16, 2010
Energy Tune-Up - Measurement Tools for Building Energy Diagnostics
10 - 11 a.m. Pacific; 11 a.m.- Noon Mountain; Noon - 1 p.m. Central; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Eastern

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There is a special rate for State of Maine residents. To take advantage of this subsidy provided by EM, please call the NEEC office at 1-877-850-4793 for the promotion code.
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Facility professionals often wisely rely on their five senses to help them evaluate the energy performance of their building. Along with these five senses, quality measurement tools are important for diagnosing system performance and managing energy consumption. This webinar will cover hand-held measurement devices and simple data logging equipment for short term monitoring projects to evaluate energy tune-up opportunities. Tools include hand-held temperature probes, pressure gauges, digital mulitmeters, calibration equipment, infrared cameras, light meters, data loggers, and more. Learn how to select the appropriate tool for your energy project.

SPEAKER: BetterBricks Technical Advisor

Click here to register: http://www.theboc.info/webinars/

Fees (DO NOT INCLUDE SUBSIDY):
Single Webinar Event — $79
Combo Webinar Event (2) — $125
2010 Technical Webinar Series (discounted tuition for full series of 4) — $200

Let Efficiency Maine help you reduce the energy consumption of your building. Electricity use in commercial and government buildings can be cut by 20 percent or more when building operators manage and maintain their structures and building systems more effectively.

Building Operator Certification is a nationally recognized training program designed to educate facilities personnel in the energy and resource efficient operation and maintenance of building systems.

More information can be found at http://www.theboc.info/

Register On-line: http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=867ffeea-11bf-4a08-b7ac-3c037a253a04

Cost: The Building Operator Certification 100/200 series is approximately $1,275 per person. However, the Maine Public Utilities Commission offers the series at a discounted rate for a limited number of building operators and maintenance staff. The discounted tuition will be provided to state agencies at $550 and to federal agencies and private organizations at $850. BOC registrants are eligible for tuition rebates from Efficiency Maine of $100 upon earning the BOC credentials and $200 upon submittal of an approved incentive application for an energy efficiency project at their facility. Maximum rebate is $300.

Please e-mail or call Teresa Squillace if you have questions at TSquillace@Comcast.net or 206-292-4793 ext. 2.

Location: TBD, Brewer, ME

Dates:

10/5/2010 101 Mulak
10/6/2010 102 Mulak
10/26/2010 103a Turner
10/27/2010 103b Turner
11/16/2010 104 Rice
11/17/2010 107 Petit
12/7/2010 106 Turner
12/8/2010 105 Mulak