AESP Community Calendar https://aesp.site-ym.com/events/event_list.asp Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:46:52 GMT Tue, 23 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT Copyright © 2024 Association of Energy Services Professionals Benefit-Cost Analysis of Distributed Energy Resource Investments https://aesp.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1826623 https://aesp.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1826623 Benefit-Cost Analysis of  Distributed Energy Resource Investments

Presented by Courtney Lane, Karl R. Rábago, Tim Woolf

Online, LIVE Instructor-Led Training Course


Date: March 26-28, 2024 (Soft Pre-Req:  Intro to Cost Effectiveness on March 25)

Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM (ET)

Platform: Webex

Earnable CEUs: 0.2 - 0.8

Earnable PDHs: 2 - 8

Fee:

Soft Pre-Req and 3 Day Modules:  $795 or 8 Group Member Points / Non-Members:  $899

3 Day Modules Only:  Members: $695 or 7 Group Member Points / Non-Members: $799


*To register with Group Member Points, email khewitt@aesp.org


Description: A training course for evaluation practitioners on the purpose, process and key considerations in benefit-cost analysis (BCA) – also referred to as “cost-effectiveness" testing – of single and multiple distributed energy resource (DER) investments. DERs can include energy efficiency, demand response, distributed storage and solar, and building and transportation electrification.

Attendees will delve into practical application of key concepts in BCA using the National Standard Practice Manual for Benefit-Cost Analysis of Distributed Energy Resources (NSPM) developed by the National Energy Screening Project (NESPTM).

Overall Format: The training will consist of 3 modules, each 2 hours, starting with a review of key economic principles and framework for conducting BCAs, how to develop a primary cost-effectiveness test and approaches to quantifying DER impacts, options for presenting BCA results that are clear and help to inform a jurisdiction’s priority goals and objectives, and differentiating between BCA and other analyses that help to inform DER investment decisions.

This course will be preceded by Sami Khawaja's BCA primer, 2 hour soft pre-requisite course on March 25. It will cover the basics of why conduct a BCA and understanding the current and future value of investments in DERs made today.  This primer is highly recommended for attendees with little or no cost-effectiveness background or knowledge.  

 

March 25: 

BCA Primer:  Intro to Cost Effectiveness (Recommended for attendees with little or no cost-effectiveness background or knowledge.)

 

March 26: 

Training Module 1:  BCA Principles and Framework

  1. Brief Overview – Purpose of BCAs
  2. BCA Principles and Framework
    • Fundamental principles for benefit-cost analysis
    • Cost-effectiveness testing –perspectives (traditional tests and the regulatory perspective)
    • BCA in different regulatory contexts
  3. Overview of Key BCA Components
    • Utility System Impacts (Electric and Gas)
    • Non-utility System Impacts (Other Fuels, Host Customer and Societal)
  4. Key steps to Developing a Jurisdiction’s Primary Cost-effectiveness Test

 

March 27:  

Training Module 2: Developing a Primary Cost-effectiveness Test and Quantifying Impacts

  1. Developing a Primary Cost-effectiveness Test (cont.)
    • How to identify relevant DER impacts
    • Applying key BCA principles to inform the primary test
  2. Quantifying BCA Impacts
    • Key steps to quantifying impact values - overview
    • Methods for quantifying impacts, including for hard to quantify impacts
    • Resources to help with quantifying impacts
  3. BCA Testing Across Different DERs
    • Relevance of impacts for some DERs/use cases but not others - examples

 

March 28:

Training Module 3: Presenting BCA Results (and alongside Rate Impact and Equity Analysis)

  1. Presenting BCA Results
    • Examples of how to present BCA results and interpreting/using results
  2. BCA versus Rate Impact Analysis
    • Purpose of BCA vs rate impact analyses
    • Quantitative example of BCA and rate impacts in decision making
  3. BCA versus Distributional Equity Analysis (DEA)
  • DEA overview
  • Difference between BCA and DEA, and how DEA can be used to complement BCA
  • Presenting results of BCA and other analyses to inform investment decisions

 

 

 


Cancellations received no later than 14 days prior to the training date will receive a refund, minus a 5% processing fee if paid with a credit card. Cancellations received after the cutoff date and no-shows will not receive a refund (cash or points). AESP reserves the right to cancel a training course at any time with reasonable notice given to all participants.


AESP is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). AESP complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, AESP is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. AESP instructors disclose in advance that they have no interest in any product, service, or material discussed during the course. This information is stated orally and in the training course handbook.

 

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Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:00:00 GMT
DERs, DERMS and How to Monetize the Markets for Customer Programs https://aesp.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1816494 https://aesp.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1816494 DERs, DERMS and How to Monetize the Markets for Customer Programs 

Live, Virtual Training

 

When:  April 2, 2024

Time:  12:00-4:00 ET

Instructor:  Derek Kirchner, TRC Companies

 

Course Description:  As the utility industry and the distribution grid evolves from traditional central station power to a more distributed energy future, understanding the impact of DERs and DERMS on the wholesale markets, distribution grids, utility operations, and most importantly the end use consumers (or prosumers) will be key to successful utility programs.  This training class will discuss all aspects of DERs from the Federal Legislation impacting their access to Wholesale Markets (FERC Order 2222) and how we got here to the day to day financially viable and optimized operations of DERs on the system for both utilities and their customers through a DERMS implementation. 

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain FERC Orders creating and implementing Wholesale Market Operations in ISOs/RTOs and how those markets impact retail transactions and programs.
  • Explain what a DERMS is, decide whether you need one, and identify what it can do for you.
  • Summarize what a DER is through industry definitions, operational characteristics, and utility program examples.
  • Describe how to develop a business case for a DER regardless of the technology and understand the ability to “value stack” the operations for optimal performance.

 

CEUs/PDHs:   0.4 CEUs / 4 PDHs

 

Cost:      $395 or 4 Points for Members

                $499 for Non-Members

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Tue, 2 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMT
Certificate of Excellence - DSM Program Management (Indianapolis, IN) https://aesp.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1779785 https://aesp.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1779785 AESP Certificate of Excellence DSM Program Management

April 8-11, 2024

 

A new cohort is starting in Indianapolis, IN soon!


Rates

$2,500 (US) Member
$2,899 (US) Non-Member
or 25 Group Member Points

2.7 CEUs / 27 PDHs

Rates include lunch, networking happy hour, and training manual.


Instructors:

M. Sami Khawaja, Ph.D., The Cadmus Group

Quinn Parker, ENCOLOR

 

Instructor-Led In-Person Cohort:

The demand-side management program cycle is an iterative process, one that is tracked, measured, and improved over time. We will introduce this process to DSM program managers during this course, which will outline the origins, significance, and future implications of DSM, and the importance of economics in all aspects of the DSM program cycle. This course will also cover the three DSM program cycle components, program planning and design, implementation, and evaluation. Although implementation and evaluation are two very different components, DSM program managers will learn of the complex yet strategically significant relationship between the two.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe how a utility operates
  • Explain what a load profile is and its relationship to customer energy use
  • Define demand side management and why it makes economic sense
  • Describe and discuss how to conduct a cost effectiveness analysis
  • Recall the key metrics used for program design, planning, and evaluation
  • Outline the steps for conducting portfolio planning
  • Describe the common research studies and data gathering methods
  • Illustrate the relationships between market barriers, adoption and savings risk
  • Outline what Program Theory is, and how logic model are constructed and used
  • Identify the correct sequence of events for designing a program
  • Describe common program implementation strategies and structures
  • Outline and describe data tracking systems, their uses, value, and options available
  • Recall and discuss the importance of managing a customer’s experience
  • Identify how to approach developing an integrated marketing strategy and its benefits
  • Recall the key types of marketing metrics and how they measure effectiveness
  • Define and describe the types of evaluation
  • Recall and describe simple energy engineering calculations, and simulation and statistical models
  • Describe why attribution is important to DSM programs
  • Define and articulate how free ridership, spillover, market effects, and NTG impacts DSM programs
  • Outline the uses and value of a process evaluation
  • Describe how a market evaluation helps inform program design and evaluation activities
  • Outline the importance of baseline research and market studies

This is not a Certification program that requires ongoing fees or professional development hours to maintain; nor does it provide post-nominal letters or initials.


Courses 1-4 are completed online.  Once registration is complete, you will receive access to the online courses.  These include Energy Basics, Utility Fundamentals, Utility Business Models, and Contract Management.  To earn the Certificate of Excellence in DSM Program Management, you must complete all 4 online courses, the in-person cohort, and pass all module tests with a 70% or higher.


Course Location

NIPSCO

150 W. Market St., Ste. 600

Indianapolis, IN 46204


Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations will be discussed on an individual basis since there are online courses involved as well.  AESP reserves the right to cancel a training course at any time with reasonable notice given to all participants. If a program is canceled, we may reschedule attendance in the next available training course. In the event of a cancellation, AESP is not responsible for non-refundable airfares, other airfare penalties, or travel charges you may incur.


AESP is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). AESP complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, AESP is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. AESP instructors disclose in advance that they have no interest in any product, service, or material discussed during the course. This information is stated orally and in the training course handbook.

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Mon, 8 Apr 2024 12:30:00 GMT
AI For Energy Services Companies 101 - History, Basics, and Overview of Tools https://aesp.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1697824 https://aesp.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1697824 AI For Energy Services Companies 101 -

History, Basics, and Overview of Tools

Presented by Jason S. Trager, Ph.D., Plentiful.ai

Online, LIVE Instructor-Led Training Course


Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Time: 12:00 – 4:00 PM (ET)

Platform: Webex

Instructors:  Jason S. Trager, Ph.D., Plentiful.ai

Earnable CEUs: 0.4

Earnable PDHs: 4

Fee:
Members: $395 or 4 Group Member Points
Non-Members: $499

*To register with Group Member Points, email khewitt@aesp.org


Course Description:

This is an entry-level course on AI and machine learning for the energy services industries. We will review the history of AI, work through common prompt-engineering frameworks, and introduce automation tools. This course will lay the foundation for the following two courses on April 16 and 23, but each course can be taken independently. 

After taking this course, you will be able to:

  •  Summarize the history of AI and ML
  •  Explain an overview of many popular AI tools that exist right now
  •  Explain an overview of many popular automation tools that exist right now
  •  Demonstrate how to think about prompt engineering
  •  Illustrate basic frameworks about how AI and automation tie together

*Attendees must earn an 70% or higher on the final course test in order to earn 0.4 CEUs.


Cancellations received no later than 14 days prior to the training date will receive a refund, minus a 5% processing fee if paid with a credit card. Cancellations received after the cutoff date and no-shows will not receive a refund (cash or points). AESP reserves the right to cancel a training course at any time with reasonable notice given to all participants.


AESP is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). AESP complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, AESP is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. AESP instructors disclose in advance that they have no interest in any product, service, or material discussed during the course. This information is stated orally and in the training course handbook.

 

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Tue, 9 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMT
AI For Energy Services Companies 102 - Preparing and Documenting for Automation https://aesp.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1825184 https://aesp.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1825184 AI For Energy Services Companies 102 -

Preparing and Documenting for Automation

Presented by Jason S. Trager, Ph.D., Plentiful.ai

Online, LIVE Instructor-Led Training Course


Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Time: 12:00 – 4:00 PM (ET)

Platform: Webex

Instructors:  Jason S. Trager, Ph.D., Plentiful.ai

Earnable CEUs: 0.4

Earnable PDHs: 4

Fee:
Members: $395 or 4 Group Member Points
Non-Members: $499

*To register with Group Member Points, email khewitt@aesp.org


Course Description:

An in-depth workshop on how to do preparatory analysis work to automate workflows using AI / ML. This course will include some examples of actual automation but will focus heavily on the documentation and process engineering required to automate tasks successfully. Attendees are expected to come to the class with either real-world or made-up problems that we will use to lay the groundwork for process automation. THERE WILL BE PRE-WORK.

After taking this course, you will be able to:

  •  Create real-world practical example of how to make process maps and prepare for automation while identifying automation opportunities
  •  Demonstrate knowledge of the proposed AI tools that will help you automate the work required to make the automation into a reality

*Attendees must earn an 70% or higher on the final course test in order to earn 0.4 CEUs.


Cancellations received no later than 14 days prior to the training date will receive a refund, minus a 5% processing fee if paid with a credit card. Cancellations received after the cutoff date and no-shows will not receive a refund (cash or points). AESP reserves the right to cancel a training course at any time with reasonable notice given to all participants.


AESP is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). AESP complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, AESP is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. AESP instructors disclose in advance that they have no interest in any product, service, or material discussed during the course. This information is stated orally and in the training course handbook.

 

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Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMT
AI For Energy Services Companies 201 https://aesp.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1825215 https://aesp.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1825215 AI For Energy Services Companies 201 -

An In-Depth Practicum on Prompt Engineering, Combining Tools, and Enabling Processes

Presented by Jason S. Trager, Ph.D., Plentiful.ai

Online, LIVE Instructor-Led Training Course


Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Time: 12:00 – 4:00 PM (ET)

Platform: Webex

Instructors:  Jason S. Trager, Ph.D., Plentiful.ai

Earnable CEUs: 0.4

Earnable PDHs: 4

Fee:
Members: $395 or 4 Group Member Points
Non-Members: $499

*To register with Group Member Points, email khewitt@aesp.org


Course Description:

A deep dive into specific problems and real-world automation including how to evaluate a process by setting up feedback loops. We will go into practical steps on tuning and automating a process and then dive deeper into quality assurance feedback loops and how to evaluate deeper business processes for automation opportunities. We will also do a deep dive into prompt engineering  and discuss practical aspects of making effective use of LLMs and other AI tools.  THERE WILL BE PRE-WORK.

After taking this course, you will be able to:

  •  Implement the work of automating significant steps in a process. 
  •  Utilize prompt engineering techniques and the integration of non-LLM tools.
  •  Collaborate and share work with co-workers to prepare company to increase AI-driven automation to boost productivity.

*Attendees must earn an 70% or higher on the final course test in order to earn 0.4 CEUs.


Cancellations received no later than 14 days prior to the training date will receive a refund, minus a 5% processing fee if paid with a credit card. Cancellations received after the cutoff date and no-shows will not receive a refund (cash or points). AESP reserves the right to cancel a training course at any time with reasonable notice given to all participants.


AESP is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). AESP complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, AESP is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. AESP instructors disclose in advance that they have no interest in any product, service, or material discussed during the course. This information is stated orally and in the training course handbook.

 

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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMT
Introduction to Microgrids - Online Instructor-Led Training Course https://aesp.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1820256 https://aesp.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1820256 Introduction to Microgrids

Presented by Michael Stadler, Ph.D. and XENDEE

Online, LIVE Instructor-Led Training Course


Date: Tuesday, April 30

Time: 12:00 – 4:00 PM (ET)

Platform: WebEx

Instructors: Michael Stadler, Ph.D.

Earnable CEUs: 0.4

Earnable PDHs: 4

Fee:
Members: $395 or 5 Group Member Points
Non-Members: $499

*To register with Group Member Points, email khewitt@aesp.org


Course Description:

As demand for power continues to increase beyond the capacity of existing generation infrastructure, Microgrids are emerging as a critical and reliable part of the solution.  This course will provide a foundational understanding of what Microgrids are, their benefits, and how they can uniquely help to achieve resiliency, carbon reduction, and cost savings objectives. You will also gain an understanding of the data needed to run a feasibility analysis and important considerations when modeling a microgrid for different objectives.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Define what a microgrid is and what DER technologies are included.
  • Identify the benefits of microgrids given our current power generation challenges and need for cleaner energy.
  • Measure what data is needed and what to consider during feasibility analysis.
  • Explain how to model and optimize for different objectives such as resiliency, carbon reduction, and cost savings.

*Attendees must earn an 70% or higher on the final course test in order to earn 0.4 CEUs.


Cancellations received no later than 14 days prior to the training date will receive a refund, minus a 5% processing fee if paid with a credit card. Cancellations received after the cutoff date and no-shows will not receive a refund (cash or points). AESP reserves the right to cancel a training course at any time with reasonable notice given to all participants.


AESP is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). AESP complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, AESP is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. AESP instructors disclose in advance that they have no interest in any product, service, or material discussed during the course. This information is stated orally and in the training course handbook.

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Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMT
Building Performance Standards and Your Business https://aesp.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1825223 https://aesp.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1825223 Building Performance Standards and Your Business

Presented by Bret Strogen, Ph.D., PE, CEM, Plentiful.ai

Online, LIVE Instructor-Led Training Course


Date: May 7, 2024

Time: 12:00 – 4:00 PM (ET)

Platform: Webex

Instructors:   Bret Strogen, Ph.D., PE, CEM, Plentiful.ai

Earnable CEUs: 0.4

Earnable PDHs: 4

Fee:
Members: $395 or 4 Group Member Points
Non-Members: $499

*To register with Group Member Points, email khewitt@aesp.org


Course Description:

This course is an overview of current building performance standards (BPS) and their impact on various cities. We will be discussing the various forms of building performance standards, their formulation with respect to penalties and economics, and discuss methods of integrating these standards into your business model. The course will look at the impact of BPS on many stakeholders in the energy services industries.

After taking this course, you will be able to:

  •  Identify in-depth examples of calculating paybacks with and without building performance standards.
  •  Explain the various frameworks of building performance standards.
  •  Highlight the data provenance of BPS data and reporting tools and needs.
  •  Summarize the future trends of BPS across the US and how it will affect your business.

*Attendees must earn an 70% or higher on the final course test in order to earn 0.4 CEUs.


Cancellations received no later than 14 days prior to the training date will receive a refund, minus a 5% processing fee if paid with a credit card. Cancellations received after the cutoff date and no-shows will not receive a refund (cash or points). AESP reserves the right to cancel a training course at any time with reasonable notice given to all participants.


AESP is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). AESP complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, AESP is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. AESP instructors disclose in advance that they have no interest in any product, service, or material discussed during the course. This information is stated orally and in the training course handbook.

 

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Tue, 7 May 2024 16:00:00 GMT
Virtual Energy Audits https://aesp.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1753568 https://aesp.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1753568 Virtual Energy Audits:

Leveraging Meter Data to Detect Overall Home Shell Efficiency and Space Conditioning Requirements

Presented by Brittany Farrell, Clean Power Research

Online, LIVE Instructor-Led Training Course

Date: Tuesday, May 14

Time: 12:00 – 2:00 PM (ET)

Platform: Webex

Instructors:  Brittany Farrell, Clean Power Research

Earnable CEUs: 0.2

Earnable PDHs: 2

Fee:
Members: $195 or 2 Group Member Points
Non-Members: $299

*To register with Group Member Points, email khewitt@aesp.org


Course Description:

As the US moves increasingly towards higher efficiency and electrification, individual home and building owners have a crucial role to play—to invest in upgrading their properties towards meeting local, state, and national efficiency and carbon reduction goals. But which homes need upgrades, and where do they start?

In this course, we will demonstrate how to leverage interval or monthly meter data to detect overall home shell efficiency and space conditioning requirements without a traditional energy audit. We will review the details of our analytics approach as well as show how this technique and resulting information can inform current thermal efficiency levels, right-size new heating and cooling equipment, and analyze the effectiveness of efficiency measures on an on-going basis. We will include findings and analysis for a utility where the approach was applied to over 200,000 thousand customers, as well as customers in the Northwest End Use Load Research (EULR) project.


After taking this course, you will be able to:
  • Describe how interval meter and/or monthly metering data can be combined with basic premises and outdoor temperature data to create a model of customer energy use.
  • Apply model parameters to evaluate overall home efficiency and right-size new heating and cooling equipment.
  • Compare model parameters before and after household efficiency improvements or equipment changes occur, to understand their effect on energy use and project future savings.

*Attendees must earn an 70% or higher on the final course test in order to earn 0.2 CEUs.


Cancellations received no later than 14 days prior to the training date will receive a refund, minus a 5% processing fee if paid with a credit card. Cancellations received after the cutoff date and no-shows will not receive a refund (cash or points). AESP reserves the right to cancel a training course at any time with reasonable notice given to all participants.


AESP is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). AESP complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, AESP is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. AESP instructors disclose in advance that they have no interest in any product, service, or material discussed during the course. This information is stated orally and in the training course handbook.

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Tue, 14 May 2024 16:00:00 GMT
Introduction to the Principles of Transportation Electrification https://aesp.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1697823 https://aesp.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1697823 Introduction to the Principles of Transportation Electrification

Presented by Michael Colby, The Cadmus Group

Online, LIVE Instructor-Led Training Course


Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Time: 12:00 – 4:00 PM (ET)

Platform: Webex

Instructor:  Michael Colby, The Cadmus Group

Earnable CEUs: 0.4

Earnable PDHs: 4

Fee:
Members: $395 or 4 Group Member Points
Non-Members: $499

*To register with Group Member Points, email khewitt@aesp.org


Course Description:

The Introduction to the Principles of Transportation Electrification (“TE”) course is designed for those new to the industry. The course will cover a brief history of the TE market, an overview of the legislative and regulatory environment, a review of utility TE programs, an understanding of the role of the utility in supporting TE, and steps to plan, implement, and evaluate TE pilots, programs, and portfolios. Students can expect to come away with a better understanding of what TE entails, and why it’s important for utilities to lead in this transition to electric transportation.

 

After taking this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the historical development and current state of the TE market in the US.
  • Identify key legislative and regulatory drivers for TE at the federal, state, and local levels.
  • Compare and contrast different types of utility TE programs, such as rebates and incentives, rates, education and outreach, and infrastructure deployment.
  • Apply the principles of utility planning, implementation, and evaluation to design and manage TE pilots, programs, and portfolios that meet customer needs and regulatory requirements.
  • Demonstrate their understanding of the role and value proposition of the utility in supporting the transition to electric transportation, and the benefits and challenges of TE for the utility, customers, and society.

 

*Attendees must earn an 70% or higher on the final course test in order to earn 0.4 CEUs.

 

Cancellations received no later than 14 days prior to the training date will receive a refund, minus a 5% processing fee if paid with a credit card. Cancellations received after the cutoff date and no-shows will not receive a refund (cash or points). AESP reserves the right to cancel a training course at any time with reasonable notice given to all participants.


AESP is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). AESP complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, AESP is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. AESP instructors disclose in advance that they have no interest in any product, service, or material discussed during the course. This information is stated orally and in the training course handbook.

 

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Tue, 21 May 2024 16:00:00 GMT
Fundamentals of the Grid - Online Instructor-Led Training Course https://aesp.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1779130 https://aesp.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1779130 Fundamentals of the Grid 

Presented by Peter Kelly-Detwiler

Online, LIVE Instructor-Led Training Course



Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM (ET)

Platform: Webex

Instructors:  Peter Kelly-Detwiler

Earnable CEUs: 0.3

Earnable PDHs: 3

Fee:
Members: $295 or 3 Group Member Points
Non-Members: $399

*To register with Group Member Points, email khewitt@aesp.org.




Course Description:

We professionals who work in areas related the power grid are generally experts in one particular vertical, but few folks understand how all of the pieces fit, from management issues on the low-voltage distribution system to the issues on the bulk power system such as interconnection of renewable resources, frequency management, resource adequacy, and the like. Concepts like spinning reserve, inertia, replacement reserves and contingencies are foreign to most people who work in the grid.  However, when a storm like Uri comes along, they actually matter in terms of whether the grid actually functions. This course explains how the grid works at the bulk power and distribution level, explains key concepts, and discusses where the power grid is headed in the near future, with attendant challenges and opportunities.


At the conclusion of this course, attendees will:

  • Describe the basic infrastructure of the power grid at both the bulk power and distribution system level.
  • Cite how power markets work, and the various services that are bought and sold, including energy, capacity, and various ancillary services.
  • Summarize the key characteristics of various generation technologies.
  • Examine the current evolution of the grid, and key challenges in the process of decarbonization.
  • Identify the importance of energy storage and be able to explain the various emerging technologies being deployed on the grid.
  • Outline the challenges related to “electrify everything” on both the high-voltage bulk power and low-voltage distribution systems.
  • Interpret the hurdles and opportunities related to the deployment and activation of distributed energy resources

 

*Attendees must earn an 70% or higher on the final course test in order to earn 0.3 CEUs.

Questions? Reach out to ELearning@aesp.org

 


 Cancellations received no later than 14 days prior to the training date will receive a refund, minus a 5% processing fee if paid with a credit card. Cancellations received after the cutoff date and no-shows will not receive a refund (cash or points). AESP reserves the right to cancel a training course at any time with reasonable notice given to all participants.


AESP is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). AESP complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, AESP is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. AESP instructors disclose in advance that they have no interest in any product, service, or material discussed during the course. This information is stated orally and in the training course handbook.

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Tue, 4 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT
Scaling Energy Efficiency Investment in the Multifamily and Small and Medium Building Markets https://aesp.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1842339 https://aesp.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1842339 Scaling Energy Efficiency Investment in the Multifamily and Small and Medium Building Markets

Presented by Tracy Phillips

Online, LIVE Instructor-Led Training Course



Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM (ET)

Platform: Webex

Instructors:  Tracy Phillips

Earnable CEUs: 0.2

Earnable PDHs: 2

Fee:
Members: $195 or 2 Group Member Points
Non-Members: $299

*To register with Group Member Points, email khewitt@aesp.org.



Course Description

Commercial buildings are responsible for roughly 40% of total U.S. energy consumption per year, as well as almost 40% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, and the multifamily and small and medium building (SMB) sectors represent a significant portion of these commercial building GHG emissions. These market sectors also represent a historically underserved group with enormous untapped potential for savings - but require a more efficient approach to analysis and auditing than those applied to larger buildings – while still maintaining an overall comprehensive approach from analysis to reporting to financing and implementation.

This course will:

  • Discuss the challenges unique to working with multifamily and SMB properties.
  • Demonstrate cost-effective and efficient approaches to analysis, cost estimation, financial projections, increased property value calculation, GHG emission reduction, and financing options through the use of the Energy Performance Improvement Calculation (EPICTM) tool.
  • Present a process for owner engagement, analysis, reporting, communication and determining steps to implementation.

At the conclusion of this course, attendees will:

  • Describe the unique challenges and level of support required when working with multifamily and SMB properties.
  • Summarize how to develop energy and cost savings estimates, implementation costs, and present financial projections for an energy efficiency project – in minutes and hours instead of days and weeks.
  • Incorporate solar PV system analysis that considers reduction in building energy use resulting from more efficient energy-using systems in the improved building.
  • Present financial projections for financing options such as bank loans and C-PACE financing.
  • Outline how to present these results and communicate with building owners and stakeholders – speaking their language (dollar signs instead of energy units).

 

*Attendees must earn an 70% or higher on the final course test in order to earn 0.2 CEUs.

Questions? Reach out to ELearning@aesp.org

 


 Cancellations received no later than 14 days prior to the training date will receive a refund, minus a 5% processing fee if paid with a credit card. Cancellations received after the cutoff date and no-shows will not receive a refund (cash or points). AESP reserves the right to cancel a training course at any time with reasonable notice given to all participants.


AESP is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). AESP complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, AESP is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. AESP instructors disclose in advance that they have no interest in any product, service, or material discussed during the course. This information is stated orally and in the training course handbook.

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Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:00:00 GMT
AESP's 2024 Summer Conference https://aesp.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1820839 https://aesp.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1820839  
AESP’s 2024 Summer Conference

Optimizing the Demand Flexibility Value Chain

July 23-25, 2024



Conference Rates - USD

Early Bird Rates: Through June 20.  Prices increase $100 after June 20. 

Member: $995 USD or 10 Points (Please contact membership@aesp.org to register using points.) 

Three Member Rate: $2,795 USD

Non-member: $1,195 USD

Speakers, Moderators, Panelists, Board Members, DEI Council, Program Planning Committee, Topic Committee Chairs, Chapter Leaders, and Gov't Rate: $695 or 8 points  


After June 20:

Member: $1,095 USD or 11 Points (Please contact membership@aesp.org to register using points.

Non-member: $1,295 USD

Speakers, Moderators, Panelists, Board Members, DEI Council, Program Planning Committee, Topic Committee Chairs, Chapter Leaders, Gov't Rate: $795 USD or 9 points  


Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received by 6/20/2024 will receive a refund, minus a $150 processing fee. Cancellations received after 6/20/2024, and no shows, will not receive a refund.

 


Click Here to Reserve your Hotel

Hilton Toronto
145 Richmond Street West
Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2L2

Room block rate expires on 6/20/2024.


AESP does not use a 3rd party to book rooms. We do not authorize anyone to call you on our behalf.

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Tue, 23 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT