Networking Events
Increase Your Bottom Line Using RCM & ESCOs
- Date
- November 20, 2008, 11:30AM to 1:00PM
- Price Per Attendee
- Members
- $30.00
- Non-members
- $30.00
- Address
- 355 110th Avenue NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
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"Increase Your Bottom Line By Using Resource Conservation Management (RCM) and Energy Service Companies (ESCOs)"
Join us for the Electric League's Monthly Luncheon and Networking Event, Thursday, November 20, 2008, at the Puget Sound Energy Auditorium in the Conference Center Building, 355 110th Avenue NE, Bellevue, 98004. Check-in begins at 11:30 with buffet beginning at 11:45, followed by announcements and our presenters.
Advance registration and payment is required and is being accepted now. Please assist our planning by registering early. League Members, their guests, and a special welcome to BOMA Members this month: $30. A late fee applies for registrations received after Monday, November 17.
IMPORTANT PARKING NOTE: Access to the parking garage is only via 110th Street due to construction near the 108th parking entrance. Parking vouchers provided.
THE TOPICS:
What is RCM? How does it benefit your company? What are ESCOs and how do I get them to work for my bottom line? What are the steps, reasons to do them, and some examples of success stories?
Lori Moen, Supervising Engineer, Puget Sound Energy, will address Resource Conservation Management (RCM) and Matt Wegworth, Business Development Manager, McKinstry Company, will cover Energy Services & Performance-based Solutions (ESCOs). Descriptions and Bios below.
Resource Conservation Management (RCM):
Traditional energy management programs focus on the installation of equipment to reduce energy consumption in facilities. While efficient equipment is essential to optimizing energy performance, significant savings can be achieved through improvements to facility operation and maintenance and from behavior changes. Organizations accross the region have reduced utility costs by an average of 10-15% by implementing such a program, commonly referred to as Resource Conservation Management or (RCM). This presentation will provide an overview of the RCM concept; the elements that have proven critical to achieving and demonstrating savings; case studies; and PSE's RCM Support Program which has been designed to help portfolio organizations implement an RCM program.
Energy Services & Performance-based Solutions (ESCOs):
Utilizing an Energy Services & Performance-based Solution approach provides facility owners with an opportunity to address needed infrastructure improvements making for more energy efficient, reliable and sustainable operations. The Energy Services delivery provides clients with an integrated and turnkey performance-based solution that minimizes capital dollars and guarantees performance from the total project costs to the ongoing annual utility savings, helping to bridge the gap between needs and funds.
SPEAKER BIOS:
Lori Moen is a Supervising Engineer with the Energy Efficiency Services group at Puget Sound Energy in Bellevue Washington. In her current capacity, Lori oversees PSE’s Resource Conservation Manager (RCM) and Energy Interval Services (EIS) programs. Lori has over 17 years experience in energy management, resource conservation and public education. During her career she has helped save millions of dollars in utility resources employing utilities accounting, behavioral changes, and equipment upgrades. She is an accomplished speaker to both technical audiences as well as the general public; her presentations have ranged from hands-on workshops, to professional conferences to television Public Service Announcements. Lori’s certifications include CEM (Certified Energy Manager) and CEP (Certified Energy Procurement Professional) from the Association of Energy Engineers, Commercial Energy Plans Examiner and Inspector from the International Code Council, and CSBA (Certified Sustainable Building Advisor). Lori currently serves as President of the newly formed Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers.
Matt Wegworth has been working in the commercial building infrastructure market for more than 15 years, providing many clients with facility upgrade solutions in all aspects of their buildings. He works closely with clients to help them reduce their building’s utility and operational costs through various energy services offered by McKinstry. Matt uses his extensive history and experience of providing innovative solutions from his many school, higher education, healthcare, and commercial/industrial customers located throughout the PNW to assist his clients with addressing their immediate infrastructure needs by minimizing capital costs and maximizing the benefits of proven energy solutions and savings for their facilities.