May Meeting - Energy Code Training

COMMERCIAL BUILDING – INDIANA ENERGY CODE TRAINING

Compliance with ASHRAE 90.1-2007

May 19, 2011

1:00 – 5:00 pm EDT

12:00 – 4:00 pm CDT

Michigan City, Indiana

Topics Covered

· Code Basics	· Building Envelope
· Service Water Heating	· Power
· Lighting	· HVAC
· COMCheck

Training Objectives

• Upon completion of this workshop, you should be able to.
• Explain the importance of energy codes.
• Explain what the ASHRAE code is and what version Indiana is using.
• Describe the paths to compliance.
• Describe the major sections in the code.
• Define key terms associated with the energy code.
• Locate key information and tables in the code.
• Given a scenario, apply the Indiana code to address common energy code situations.
• Understand how to use COMCheck when evaluating energy code compliance.
• Locate energy code resources on the website.

Who Should Attend

· MEP designers	· Design-buildcontractors
· Consulting engineers	· Architects
· Building Owners	· MEP contractors

ASHRAE Research Promotion

All proceeds will benefit ASHRAE Research Promotion. Visit www.ashrae.org/rp for more information.

Workshop Instructor

J. Michael Carson, PE graduated from Purdue in 1974 and has over 35 years in the HVAC and Plumbing industry. During that time he has developed and taught numerous training programs. Mr. Carson is currently employed as the Senior Mechanical Engineer at Purdue University where he is the primary resource for the Indiana Mechanical and Energy Conservation Code. Mr. Carson is currently serving as the secretary for the State Plumbing Code Revision Committee.

Location

Blue Chip Casino & Hotel

777 Blue Chip Drive

Michigan City, IN 46360

(888) 879-7711

www.bluechipcasino.com

Cost

$75 per person ($50 if registration sent before May 6)

RSVP or More Information

Contact Louis van Belle

louis@rlmrlm.com

219-924-8400

Prizes

All attendees will be entered to win a

Honeywell Prestige Thermostat

Please RSVP by noon Friday, May. 13

Four (4) Professional Development Hours (PDH’s) or AIA Learning Units will be earned by attending this event

April Meeting - Ground Source Heat Pump Webcast

This month, our chapter will be participating in ASHRAE's annual webcast on April 21. This year the webcast is titled "Ground Source Heat Pump Systems – Putting the Earth to Work for You"

This is a chance to interact with leading heat pump experts and learn how site, climate, building, HVAC system and ground characteristics affect ground heat exchanger design, how ground source system design enhances efficiency, and how to avoid design and operations pitfalls. This free webcast is brought to you by the Chapter Technology Transfer Committee and sponsored by ClimateMaster, Mammoth, Taco, International Ground Source Heat Pump Association, and the ASHRAE Foundation. You can visit ASHRAE's webpage for further information.

Continuing education credits (PDH's), AIA credits, and USGBC credits can be earned by participating in this webcast.

Registration for this webcast is free. You may watch this at your own desk. But, why not join fellow engineers for lunch before and discussion afterward? We'll be setting up two viewing locations: one will be in South Bend and the other will be in Munster.

Joining us for lunch will cost $15. The webcast will occur between 1:00 and 4:00 pm EDT (12:00 to 3:00 pm CDT). Site locations will be announced in the next few days.

Also, coming up in May, we are excited to announce that we'll be hosting training for the new Indiana Energy Code. We are still working out the details on this. For now, we can say it will be held in Michigan City and will last from 1:00 and 5:00 pm EDT (12:00 to 4:00 pm CDT). Cost and location to be determined. Continuing education credits, AIA credits, and (possibly) USGBC credits can be earned by attending this. Please mark your calendar for what will be a very cost effective way to learn about the new Indiana Energy Code, earn continuing education credits, and networking.

March Meeting - Central Boiler Efficiency

Hey all,

There will be two meetings next week Thursday, March 17: Lunch in South Bend at Tippecanoe Place and Dinner in the Calumet area. For a little change up, however, the dinner meeting will be at The Charleyhorse Restaurant in Munster, IN.

Robert Glod from the National Association of Power Engineers will be speaking about what every industrial facility should be doing to reduce their boiler room's carbon footprint. This high energy speaker will touch on several current subjects including reducing water chemical treatment, proper deaeration, and water treatment concepts.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 15

Thursday, March 17, will be St. Patrick's day and the middle of March Madness. The Charleyhorse will be a GREAT place to participate in both. Come join us at 4:00 pm CST for our "executive" meeting and to catch some of the 2nd round action on the big screens. The presentation will end in a timely fashion to catch some March Madness afterward as well.

Also, coming up in either April or May the chapter may have the opportunity to host a 4 hour training session on ASHRAE 90.1-2007, the new energy code for the State of Indiana. This will be provided at MINIMAL cost to anyone who wishes to attend. If you are interested, please take the survey on the sidebar.

Lunch Meeting

Cost: $15 (includes lunch)
Check-in: 11:30 am - Noon EST
Lunch/Program: Noon - 1:00 pm EST

Tippecanoe Place
620 W. Washington St.
South Bend, IN

Dinner Meeting
Cost: $20 (includes dinner & drinks)
Check-in: 5:30 pm - 6:00 CST
Dinner/Program: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm CST

The Charleyhorse Restraurant

8940 Calumet Avenue

Munster, IN

Energy Management in New and Existing Buildings: A Sustainable Activity

The Northern Indiana Chapter of ASHRAE is pleased to invite you to a Distinguished Lecturer event at our February 17 chapter meeting with a presentation by Richard J. Pearson, PE concerning

Energy Management in New and Existing Buildings: A Sustainable Activity

Buildings use 40% of US Energy, of which ONE THIRD IS EASILY SAVED. This presentation weaves together Energy Management principles, Energy Star Guidelines, and practical experience of successful energy managers. Illustrations of success are provided, to take advantage of the Energy Star "Portfolio Manager" for documented performance tracking and national recognition as an "Energy Star.” Several examples are: a Wisconsin hospital utilizing a simple process with daily feedback to reduce the cost of gas by $90,000; a Madison insurance company saved enough electricity to power 586 homes; a Madison convention center reduced energy use by 25%, and achieved a LEED EB rating; a Chicago elementary school used students in a science program to reduce daytime energy use by 15%.

Energy management is an orderly process in which a manager uses resources at his disposal to accomplish clear objectives. Sustained energy management is the quickest, cheapest, cleanest way to expand our world's energy supplies and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Much of Dick Pearson's career has been spent in hands-on analysis and creative renovation of HVAC systems. He has been awarded the ASHRAE membership grade of Fellow for his pioneering work with building automation systems, and has received the Distinguished Service Award from ASHRAE.

Mr. Pearson is the principal contributor to several ASHRAE publications on energy use and management. Mr. Pearson is a regular presenter at professional development courses at the University of Wisconsin and elsewhere on subjects related to energy audits, HVAC design, energy management, system analysis, and renovation of buildings.

Mr. Pearson has worked on many significant Energy Efficiency projects including optimization a 7,000-ton and a 3,000-ton facility, tracking a $3.6 million utility bill, renovation of a 30-story art deco hotel, commissioning of eight thermal storage projects, and energy analysis of eleven buildings at a USMC base in Okinawa.

Mr. Pearson’s awards include First Place, Commercial Buildings, in the ASHRAE Region VI Energy Awards Program; First Place, Commercial Buildings, in the Illinois Chapter Energy Awards Program; Technology Award from ASHRAE Region VI; Excellence in Engineering Award from the Illinois Chapter of ASHRAE; and Distinguished Service Citation from the University of Wisconsin College of Engineering. He is a member of the National Register of Peer Professionals, and has been selected by the Chief Architect of the General Services Administration to conduct peer reviews of GSA projects.

The chapter meeting will be on February 17. Please invite friends, family, clients, architects, building owners/operators, and anyone else who might be interested in REDUCING ENERGY USE. This meeting, as with all our meetings, is open to members and non-members alike.

One Professional Development Hour (PDH) will be earned by attending this event.

Please RSVP by noon Wednesday, February 16

Lunch Meeting (Feb. 17)

CyberCafe at Ivy Tech Community Colleage

220 Dean Johnson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601

Cost: $15

Check in & networking: 11:30 am - noon EST

Lunch/Program: Noon - 1:00 pm EST

Location to be announced later

Click on link on right to RSVP

Dinner Meeting (Feb. 17)

Alumni Hall in the Student Union & Library at Purdue Calumet

2200 169th St, Hammond, IN 46323

Cost: $15

Check in & networking: 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm CST

Dinner: 6:00 - 6:45 pm CST

Program: 6:45 - 7:45 pm CST

Location to be announced later

Click on link on right to RSVP