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MIDWEST ENERGY EFFICIENCY ALLIANCEJennifer Allen| Program ManagerTrade Ally Rally | December 10, 2014


MEEA is a nonprofit organization bridging the gap between energy efficiency policy development and program implementation

MIDWEST ENERGY EFFICIENCY ALLIANCE (MEEA)

PROGRAMS

SAVINGS THROUGH EFFICIENT PRODUCTS

BUILDING OPERATOR CERTIFICATION

ILLINOIS HOME PERFORMANCE

SAVINGS THROUGH EFFICIENT PRODUCTS (STEP)

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STEP 1: QUALIFY AND SIGN UP

To join the 2014/2015 waitlist…

Visit: www.lights4learning.org/step

Email: [email protected]

Call:(312) 374-0928

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STEP 2: WALKTHROUGH


Guide STEP engineer on a facility walkthrough

Walkthroughs last approximately 1 hour

Confirm types, locations, and number of energy-saving products to ship


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STEP 3: INSTALL PRODUCTS


After products arrive, confirm correct product counts within 2 weeks

Install all products within 3 months

Return any unused products via provided return slip


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STEP 4: VERIFY INSTALLATION

Take photos of installed products

Complete Installation Verification Form

Send photos and form within 1 month of installation deadline



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DATA CENTER PROGRAM



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BUILDING OPERATOR CERTIFICATION (BOC)

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BENEFITS OF BOC TRAINING


• Training needs are high• Shortage of trained O&M staff

• Energy savings without capital investment

• Trained O&M staff can reduce facility energy use by 5-15%

• Increases value of employees, reported increase in job satisfaction

• 11,000+ graduates in 35 states & Canada


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LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATION


BOC 1001 – Energy Efficient Operation of Building HVAC Systems

BOC 1002 – Measuring & Benchmarking Energy Performance

BOC 1003 – Efficient Lighting Fundamentals

BOC 1004 – HVAC Controls Fundamentals

BOC 1005 – Indoor Environmental Quality

BOC 1006 – Common Opportunities for Low-Cost Operational Improvement

BOC 1007 – Facility Electrical Systems

74 hours of training 5 facility-based projects 700 pages of reference books


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CAREER TRAINING FOR VETERANS


Helping Illinois military veterans transition to meaningful careers in energy efficient building operations & maintenance

Recruit eligible unemployed or underemployed veterans

Enhance veterans’ skills & employability through BOC training, certification & mentoring

Connect with partners seeking qualified building O&M staff

Tuition is FREE + $300 travel stipend

Discounts available for employed veterans


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ILLINOIS HOME PERFORMANCE WITH ENERGY STAR



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ILLINOIS HOME PERFORMANCE WITH ENERGY STAR


Version of national Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®

Statewide platform for whole home retrofit programs

For existing 1-4 unit homes

Customers earn: Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Silver & Gold certifications

Checkbox on Midwest Real Estate Data MLS


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HOMEOWNER CERTIFICATES



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RESOURCES FOR DCEO TRADE ALLIES


$250 rebate for BPI certification

Online BPI test prep

Building Science Training Series Energy Modeling Software Infrared Technologies HVAC Performance Testing Advanced Air Sealing Duct Leakage Analysis

Building Science Hotline

Equipment Loan Program

Get listed on Code Diagnostics Website


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CONTACT US


Jennifer Allen, Program Manager

Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance

[email protected]

312-784-7243


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