Seminars and Training
As nationally recognized experts, the principals of EES Consulting teach a number of courses and workshops on the subject of Energy Efficiency, Demand Response and DSM. EES Consulting staff members have presented numerous papers before various utility groups. EES Consulting also is active in developing publications and manuals in its areas of expertise. We offer a variety of standard classes, or we can customize the course to meet your organization’s needs. National and regional energy organizations have relied on EES Consulting to providing training in classroom-type settings. EES Consulting is also frequently invited to give topical presentations at regional and national conferences.
Northwest Public Power Association
EES consulting taught a class called “The Role of Energy Efficiency” that addressed several questions including:
• Can expanding energy efficiency programs really benefit the utility’s bottom line?
• Does energy efficiency and conservation result in lost revenue?
• What strategies are needed to make energy efficiency work for my utility?
These are some of the questions being asked by utility managers. These questions need to be addressed before making new commitments to energy efficiency programs and strategies. This class provided an overview of the role of energy efficiency in the region. It addressed some of the high level questions related to the costs and benefits of developing or significantly enhancing a utility energy efficiency program. It covered the basics of a conservation potential study and how it relates to utility Integrated Resource Planning.
American Public Power Association
The “Energy Efficiency Planning for Utilities” course was taught at the APPA national conference and included utilities personnel from across the U.S. This course covered the entire EE planning process including: potential assessments, program plans, establishing goals, program/incentive design, and program evaluation.
Bonneville Power Administration
EES Consulting led a seminar for BPA utilities titled “Energy Efficiency Potential Assessments in the Northwest.”
