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• High-Speed Pipeline Revs Up Biomass Analysis

• IBM and Johnson Controls Join Forces to Make Buildings Smarter

• Nearly 200 New Recovery Act Transit Projects in 42 States

Source: Company
A global challenge to "the big end of the HVAC industry" was announced today with the formation of a major new global chiller engineering and manufacturing group based in Montreal. Gaetan Morin, executive vice- president of investments of the FTQ Solidarity Fund of Montreal and Roger Richmond-Smith, chairman of the new Smardt Chiller Group, announced an FTQ minority investment of $15 million in the new entity, which merges the Australian PowerPax chiller business with its North American Smardt sister company, then expands distribution offshore.
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Source: Onset
When it comes to determining actual building performance, it all comes down to data. Data takes the guesswork out of energy management, and drives decisions as to what energy conservation measures need to be taken in a facility.

Portable data loggers are ideal tools for collecting building performance data. These affordable, compact devices can help establish energy performance baselines, and reveal a buildings performance under real-world, rather than modeled, circumstances. They offer fine-tuned visual performance feedback, measuring changes in temperature and energy use when people enter and exit a building, turn on and off lights,
or run heating and cooling systems. They can also be used to help ensure that indoor air quality and comfort are maintained in a building.

•  GDF SUEZ Energy Resources Delivers Insight into Electricity Economics

Deregulation is sending shockwaves throughout the PJM region, having a real impact on what businesses are paying for electricity. To help better manage both energy and operational costs, GDF SUEZ Energy Resources will be presenting at two different sessions.

Regional Vice President of PJM and Midwest Sales David Braun is one of Pennsylvania’s leading authorities on deregulated electricity markets and the effects of rate-cap expirations. His sessions at the show are free, and include:

• Managing Risks and Rewards in Deregulated Electricity Markets
  March 24 at 11:00-11:20AM
  Expo Hall, Presentation Area 1
• Which Clients get the Best Power Prices
  March 25 at 3:00-3:30PM
  Track 1, Session 1C, Room 108B

Join Mr. Braun for the latest on how you can rediscover your options in this changing market. Or stop by
Booth #236 to learn more and register to win a new iPad!

• Case Study: MaST Charter School Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency Project

• Constellation Energy Projects Named Best in New England by Association of Energy Engineers

• Featured Books - Save 10 Percent

Energy Management Handbook, 7th edition

Source: Steve Doty and Wayne C. Turner 

Newly revised and edited, this seventh edition includes extensive revisions to seven of its twenty-eight chapters, including those covering waste heat recovery, HVAC systems, energy management and control systems, energy systems maintenance, alternative energy, indoor air quality, and codes, standards and legislation. This comprehensive handbook has become recognized as the definitive stand-alone energy manager's desk reference, used by thousands of energy management professionals throughout the industry. You'll find coverage of every component of effective energy management, including energy auditing, economic analysis, boilers, steam systems, cogeneration, waste heat recovery, building envelope, HVAC systems, motors and drives / electric energy management, energy management control systems, lighting, energy systems maintenance, insulation system s, alternative energy, sustainability and high performance green buildings.
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• SAIC to Provide Independent Engineering Services to Support DOE's Office of the Biomass

Source: Company
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, R.W. Beck, has been awarded a blanket purchase agreement by the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Golden Field Office to support The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's Biomass Program. The BPA's  period of performance expires Sep. 30, 2015 and has a ceiling value of $21 million.
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• Shandong Jinneng Coal Gasification Co. Is First Outside Of United States To Receive Prestigious Award From U.S. EPA

Source: Company

A Chinese customer of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) subsidiary Solar Turbines is the first foreign business to win the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) International CHP Award. Since 1999, the award has been given to organizations that increase electric generation efficiency through the development of highly efficient combined heat and power (CHP) projects. United States Assistant Secretary of Commerce David Bohigian presented the award to Shandong Jinneng Coal Gasification Co., Ltd. for its use of a Solar turbine to create electricity from burning coke oven gas at an operation in Shandong province.

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In a special offer with AEE, AGA is giving AEE members a free, three-month trial subscription to the online, digital edition of American Gas. This magazine will look exactly like the print edition, and it will contain all of the same editorial—as well as bonus news content from AGA—delivered directly to your e-mail inbox.        

• AEE Market Research

Source: AEE

AEE Market Research has recently launched a series of market research reports supporting market development and strategic planning for those engaged in the energy business. With comprehensive analyses, these reports provide market assessments and forecasts, identification of market opportunities, discussions of trends, profiles of key players, and the most current market data available.

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June 15-16, 2010
Washington State  Convention and Trade Center

Seattle, WA
www.energyevent.com