Calendar of Events - September 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010

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Weatherization Technician

September 13, 2010 The Weatherization Technician course will prepare students for entry level jobs in the weatherization industry. Students will learn about understanding energy movement in buildings, buildings as a science, ventilation and indoor air quality, framing types and energy flow, surface and air transported heat loss, R and U values, the building envelope and rules, air sealing and insulating techniques, weatherization materials and installation techniques, blower doors, infrared imaging and building diagnostic tools. A significant focus is placed on safety as well as weatherization quality control and quality testing procedures. Students will also complete the OSHA ten-hour safety certification training. (40 hrs)

Laboratory exercises will cover hands-on experience in:

• Proper procedures for installation of air sealing, insulation and weatherization materials
• Blower door and manometer set up and operation
• Infrared imaging
• Safety procedures and proper use of personal protective equipment

Southern Maine Community College: Continuing Studies - Energy Efficiency
CONS 802 01
Monday - Friday, 9/13-9/17
8am - 5pm
$650. Books not included in course fee.

Call to register: 207-741-5758 or visit: http://www.smccme.edu/

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BOC Technical Webinar: Energy Tune-Up

September 16, 2010

BOC Technical Webinar: Energy Tune-Up -

Measurement Tools for Building Energy Diagnostics

Date: Sep 16, 2010

Fall Event — Thursday, September 16, 2010

Energy Tune-Up - Measurement Tools for Building Energy Diagnostics

Times:

• 10 - 11 a.m. Pacific
• 11 a.m.- Noon Mountain
• Noon - 1 p.m. Central
• 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Eastern

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.

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

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

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Notice of Public Meeting

September 30, 2010 The Efficiency Maine Board’s Strategic Planning Workgroup will host its first meeting with stakeholders to inform the Heating Fuels Efficiency Report and Recommendations.

Interested parties should contact Peter.Roehrig@efficiencymaine.com to be added to the email list for this initiative. We ask that you please RSVP should you intend to attend this meeting.

As per the requirements of the Efficiency Maine Trust Act, the Board will submit its Report and Recommendation to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utilities and energy matters in January 2011. The Board therefore anticipates completion of the report and recommendation for full board vote by the scheduled board meeting December 1, 2010.

Efficiency Maine is taking this initiative pursuant to the Maine State Legislature’s An Act Regarding Maine’s Energy Future.

PUBLIC Law, Chapter 372 LD 1485, item 1, 124th Maine State Legislature
An Act Regarding Maine's Energy Future

Sec. C-2. Transition. The following provisions apply to the establishment of the Efficiency Maine Trust pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 35-A, chapter 97.

14. Heating fuel weatherization and efficiency program. The Efficiency Maine Trust Board, in consultation with stakeholders, shall develop a proposed heating fuel weatherization and efficiency program to implement Title 35-A, section 10119 and appropriate funding mechanisms. In developing proposed funding mechanisms, the board shall consider a comprehensive list of options, including, but not limited to, a system benefits charge on #2 heating oil, kerosene and propane; bonds; federal funds and grants; funds in the Energy and Carbon Savings Trust Fund; General Fund appropriations; and potential revenues from the leasing of state-owned lands for energy facilities. To the extent the proposal includes a system benefits charge, it must include specific assessment and collection mechanisms and amounts for the funding options identified, identification of the appropriate entities to be assessed and provisions for appropriate exceptions and rebates, including, but not limited to, exceptions or rebates for vulnerable consumers. The proposal must also include recommendations for any appropriate changes to the assessment on natural gas under Title 35-A, section 10111 as a result of the establishment of the system benefits charge. The board shall identify changes in the proposed program and funding mechanism that would be required to obtain all achievable cost-effective energy efficiencies and alternative energy resources as identified by studies conducted by the trust and others. By the first Monday in January 2011, the board shall submit its proposal together with draft legislation to implement the proposal to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utilities and energy matters, which, after receiving the report, may submit legislation relating to a heating fuel weatherization and efficiency program and the ongoing sustainable funding mechanism that will support the realization of the State’s energy efficiency and alternative energy resources goals.