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Creating a Culture of Energy Efficiency – “How to Talk the Talk and Walk the Walk”

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Member cost: $25.00

Nonmember cost: $50.00

Energy-efficient design has become the expectation from the majority of clients on every project.  But when asked by a client, “what does your firm do to be more energy efficient?” most engineering companies have no answer.

Rising utility costs, aging facilities and competing demands for limited resources require building owners to rethink energy use.   Engineering companies with the client attitude of “do what we say, not what we do” may find themselves at a marketing disadvantage when trying to maintain or grow the client base.

Energy consumption can be controlled in two ways: by acquiring new, more efficient systems and technology, or by changing the behavior of the people in the building.  As capital projects become harder to implement due to lack of funding or are impractical due to Landlord/Tenant relationships, the real opportunity is to motivate everyone within an organization to maximize building efficiency through simple daily choices and action.

This presentation will focus on the steps an ACEC/MN member organization can take to create a sustainable, easy-to-follow energy management plan for use within their own organization.

Presenter:

Presentation by Joe Hallberg, CEO, Hallberg Engineering and President, CLASS 5, Inc.

Joe Hallberg, PE, has over 30 years of experience in mechanical engineering design and business leadership.  He holds an M.B.A. from the University of St. Thomas and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. He is active in numerous associations and is past President of the Consulting Engineering Council of Minnesota. Mr. Hallberg is highly regarded in the industry as an expert in mechanical systems for educational facilities. Mr. Hallberg has also been actively involved in legislative activities pertaining to the consulting engineering industry and has chaired the committee that created Commissioning Guidelines for Minnesota Public Schools.

Event Date: February 15, 2012

Time info:

TIME:    7:30 a.m.                    Registration and continental breakfast
            8:00 – 9:30 a.m.          Program