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Monday March 27, 2023 at 7 pm EDT: “Real-time occupant-based Demand Control Ventilation – The GHG reduction solution for our time.”

On behalf of the AEE Long Island Chapter, we hope you will join us in our continuing ZOOM Meeting series on Monday March 27, 2023 at 7 pm EDT.  We are pleased to welcome Samantha Scholey of Feedback Solutions, who will present “Real-time occupant-based Demand Control Ventilation – The GHG reduction solution for our time.”

The presentation addresses key verticals, competitive differentiators, the ease of implementation, and an in-depth view of the Feedback Solutions’ patented platform through a case study analysis and cover the ways in which the solution effectively tackles current legislation/mandates around energy efficiency and GHG reduction with a compelling ROI/payback period.

Feedback Solutions leverages best in class 3rd party people counting sensors with its patented technology platform to continuously calculate highly accurate, real-time occupant counts within each HVAC zone in a building. This data is then communicated via BACnet/IP, (sent as an analog input value to the BMS or DDC) so that ventilation requirements are optimized seamlessly based on actual occupant demand.

This event will take place on Monday March 27, 2023 at 7 pm EDT, via Zoom teleconferencing. There is no charge to attend, but you must RSVP by Sunday, March 26, 2023 to receive the Zoom Meeting Link by contacting Dr. Robert N. Amundsen, Director of the M.S. in Energy Management Program by email at ramundse@nyit.edu

AEE-LI Spring 2023 Meetings

The AEE- Long Island Chapter Spring meeting schedule for 2023 is the following:

Monday, March 27, 2023 at 7 pm via Zoom – Reducing Energy/GHG Emissions Utilizing Occupancy Sensors

Monday April 17, 2023 at 7 pm via Zoom – Topic: Mission Critical Facilities Management

Monday, May 8, 2023 at 7 pm – topic to be announced

All meetings this semester will be via Zoom and planned for 60-90 minutes, including Q&A.  We may also have in-person attendance at the NYIT campus, subject to current health regulations and interest.

Nov 10, 2022 1-2 pm Peter Curtis on “A Global Perspective on Critical Power System Infrastructure for Next Generation Computing”

AEE-LI welcomed an NYIT Webinar on Thursday November 10, 2022 from 1-2 pm EST with Peter Curtis, who presented “A Global Perspective on Critical Power System Infrastructure for Next Generation Computing”.

This event was part of the Industry Leaders Lecture Series, sponsored by the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences.

Students and professionals learned from Peter Curtis, the author of the acclaimed IEEE Press book Maintaining Mission Critical Systems in a 24/7 Environment, about the skills, technologies, and processes to operate, manage, and maintain power quality and emergency systems as we transition into the next generation of computing and intelligence.

At the heart of technology behind today’s businesses is the power system and emergency backup necessary for continuous reliable operation. Peter Curtis, the founder of PMC Group I, LLC and a world-renowned author, will discuss the design and analysis of mission critical systems: how to reduce risk, comply with current policies and regulations, and maintain an appropriate level of reliability based on a facility’s risk tolerance. He will discuss the myriad challenges and issues facing industry engineers today such as safety, fire protection, and energy security, including the impact on business resiliency, data center efficiency, cyber security, and green power technology.

 

Monday Oct 24, 2022 – ZOOM AEE-LI Chapter Meeting with Jacob Goldman of Energy Tax Savers – Must RSVP

At the Long Island Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers Zoom meeting on Monday October 24, 2022, we welcomed Jacob Goldman, Vice president of Energy Tax Savers, who presented on “How Research and Development Tax Credits Propel Innovation in the Green Building Industry”.  This presentation was designed to explain the expanded Research and Development Tax Credit and how it is utilized to increase innovation by building designers, engineers and equipment manufacturers in the High Performance and Green Building Industry. We will discuss how the credit allows for increased experimentation with new energy technologies and green design methods, and how to identify these R&D tax credit eligible activities.

Jacob Goldman is the Vice President of Energy Tax Savers (ETSI). He has a BS in Chemical Engineering, an MBA from the University of Maine at Orono, and is a LEED, AP. He is the co-author of numerous articles, has presented to hundreds of corporations, architectural firms, engineering firms, accounting firms and local chapters of USGBC, IFMA, BOMA, and AEE (including AEE-LI), as well as national conferences of AEE, NFMT, NALMCO, IGSHPA, PIMA, and at the EMC Conference.

 

Wednesday, June 8, 2022 (1-3pm): 16th Annual NYIT Energy Conference via Zoom

The Long Island Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers co-sponsored The 16th Annual New York Institute of Technology Energy Conference, held on Wednesday, June 8 from 1-3 pm. This year’s theme was:

NYITEnergyConf2022

 

 

 

 

 

The conference website, which includes the agenda and the speaker bios, is:

https://www.nyit.edu/events/2022_new_york_tech_energy_conference

Recognizing the continued concerns of the Pandemic, the conference was conducted as a virtual (Zoom) webinar.

Monday May 9, 2022: AEE-LI Zoom Meeting – Mr. Ron Gilooly on Leidos Energy Management Program offerings

The Long Island Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers ZOOM meeting held on Monday May 9, 2022 at 7 pm EDT welcomed Mr. Ron Gilooly, Industrial Energy Program Director at Leidos, who presented on Leidos Energy Management Program offerings.

Leidos is a Fortune 500® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the energy, defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets.

Prior to Leidos, Mr. Gillooly was most recently Director of Business Development for Horizon Energy Services and worked at National Grid for 21 years, holding various positions in account management, community relations, and marketing premium services to commercial and industrial customers.  In his current role as Leidos Industrial Energy Program Director, Mr. Gillooly is responsible for implementation and growth of Energy Management programs in the Northeast.  He has also served as a guest lecturer in energy auditing at Worcester Polytechnic Institute Center for Sustainability in Business.  He is a graduate of Rhode Island College and is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) with the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).  Mr. Gillooly is currently on the Board of Directors of the AEE New England Chapter and past president.

 

April 22, 2022 (Earth Day) 1 pm: Mr. Antonio Saillant presents on “Sustainability in Films, TV, and Broadway”

The Long Island Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers welcomed Mr. Antonio Saillant, a well-known filmmaker, entrepreneur, engineer, consultant and speaker, who presented on “Sustainability in Films, TV, and Broadway” at our meeting on Earth Day, Friday April 22, 2022.

Mr. Saillant earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at New York Institute of Technology. He was a top executive for over 15 years in the energy field, managing over $1 billion in both the private and public sector. His specialties included energy conservation, energy supply management and energy infrastructure.

He then changed careers to the entertainment industry. He entered the TVI Actors Studio in New York City for two years and then went to Los Angeles and joined the AIA Actors Studio. He appeared in movies and television, including The Sopranos; The Interpreter (with director Sydney Pollack, Nicole Kidman, and Sean Penn); Jersey Girl (with director Kevin Smith, Jennifer Lopez); All My Children; and As the World Turns.

 

Monday March 28, 2022 – Dr. Robert Amundsen presented “Disguised Infrastructure: Minimizing Visual Impacts”

On Monday March 28, 2022, we welcomed our own Chapter President Dr. Robert Amundsen, who presented on “Disguised Infrastructure: Minimizing Visual Impacts”.  This study explores options for changing the appearance of infrastructure in order to facilitate public acceptance and enhance the quality of life in communities.

Dr. Amundsen is Director of the M.S. in Energy Management program at the NYIT College of Engineering and Computing Sciences and past recipient of the Environmental Educator of the Year Award, and the Energy Professional Development Award. Dr. Amundsen earned a B.S. in Physics and Astronomy and a B.S. in Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Rochester, followed by an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Energy Management and Policy at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2018, he was elected to the AEE Energy Managers Hall of Fame, which recognizes “outstanding leaders in the energy industry who over their lifetimes have made significant contributions in the field of energy management.” He is among a small number of energy professionals who have been accepted as a Fellow of the AEE.

 

Columbia University – New Job Postings!

Columbia University has asked AEE-LI to post job openings for an Energy Engineer and a Senior Engineer.  Check Links/Articles / Energy Employment for links to the job applications page for Columbia if you are interested.

AEE-LI Chapter Officers

Monday, November 22, 2021: AEE-LI ZOOM Meeting – Presentation by Adrienne Esposito of CCE on Status of Off-shore Wind Development on Long Island

At our Zoom meeting on Monday November 22, 2021, we were pleased to welcome Adrienne Esposito from the Citizens Campaign for the Environment (CCE), a non-profit organization working in NY and CT to protect natural resources and public health.  Adrienne presented on the current status of off-shore wind development on Long Island.

Adrienne holds a degree in Geology and Environmental Science from CW Post University.  She is a co-founder of CCE and has worked on numerous environmental campaigns over the past 30 years.