Get expert advice on energy management at our PGE classes.
Take advantage of our free morning seminars, co-sponsored by Energy Trust of Oregon and the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, and our longer multi-week classes.
To register, e-mail or call 503-464-8020.
We ask that you RSVP as soon as possible. However, we can accommodate a few walk-in registrations.
- 2008 12-month at-a-glance seminar schedule
- Blower and Fan Systems — May 14, Portland
- Lighting and Retrofits — Interior, Exterior and Security — June 5, Portland
- Chilled Water Systems — June 12, Portland
- New Trends in Lighting — Sept. 18, Lake Oswego
- Motors and Motor Controls — Sept. 24-Nov. 5, Tualatin
- Chilled Water Systems — Sept. 30, Wilsonville
- Basics of Electricity and Managing Energy Costs — Oct. 14, Portland
- Smart Investments in Energy Efficiency for Multifamily Property Managers — Nov. 11, Portland
- Basics of Electricity and Managing Energy Costs —
Jan. 28, 2009, Portland; Jan. 29, 2009, Salem
- Ammonia Refrigeration — Feb. 12, 2009, Wilsonville
Blower and Fan Systems
May 14, 2008, 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
World Trade Center, Portland
Learn about the principles of blower and dust collection systems and how to save energy without reducing production. Topics include components, systems, how to calculate operating costs and energy efficiency opportunities. See our class flyer (PDF) for additional details.
Lighting Retrofits — Interior, Exterior, Security
June 5, 2008, 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
World Trade Center, Portland
Learn about incentives, tax credits and the LEED points for lighting retrofits in office, retail and industrial spaces. The first half of this class focuses on interior light quality and energy use and the second half focuses on exterior lighting, security and how to minimize light pollution. See our class flyer (PDF) for additional details.
Chilled Water Systems
June 12, 2008, 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
World Trade Center, Portland
In commercial and industrial applications water is used in chillers, cooling towers and other systems for people and “process cooling.” Learn how operating staff and facility engineers can work together to look for opportunities to control energy costs and improve efficiency while maintaining comfort and process quality.
New Trends in Lighting
Sept. 18, 2008
7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Lake Oswego Home Builders Association
Planning to build a new facility or considering a major lighting upgrade? Learn about the latest lighting equipment and controls, including cost-effective technologies and applications to lower energy costs and improve light quality. Meet local lighting designers, contractors and manufacturers. See our class flyer (PDF) for additional details.
Motors and Motor Controls
Sept. 24 to Nov. 5, 2008, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Seven-week class meets on Wednesdays. Cost: $495
Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 290 facility, Tualatin
20210 SW Teton Ave., Tualatin, OR 97062
In this in-depth course you’ll learn about motor fundamentals, electrical codes, starting, braking, speed control, variable frequency drives, over current protection, overload protection, motor controls and drive system efficiency. See our class flyer (PDF) for additional details.
Chilled Water Systems
Sept. 30, 2008, 7:30 a.m.-12:00pm
Wilsonville
In commercial and industrial applications water is used in chillers, cooling towers and other systems for people and “process cooling.” Learn how operating staff and facility engineers can work together to look for opportunities to control energy costs and improve efficiency while maintaining comfort and process quality.
Basics of Electricity and Managing Energy Costs
Oct. 14, 2008, 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
World Trade Center, Portland
This fundamental course covers the concepts and components of an electrical distribution system, from electrical generation sources and transmission to distribution. Other topics include strategies for optimizing energy use and lowering operating costs; and how to prepare for an outage, minimize disruptions and protect equipment.
Smart Investments in Energy Efficiency for Multifamily Property Managers
Nov. 11, 2008, 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
World Trade Center, Portland
Multifamily property managers learn about making wise investments to help maximize energy savings, improve tenants’ comfort and potentially increase ROI. Topics include financing energy projects, energy-savings programs and incentives, common area lighting, windows and insulation and efficient heating and cooling. Meet energy efficiency experts.
Basics of Electricity and Managing Energy Costs
Jan. 28, 2009
World Trade Center, Portland
Jan. 29, 2009
PGE Service Center Conference Room, Salem
This fundamental course covers the concepts and components of an electrical distribution system, from electrical generation sources and transmission to distribution. Other topics include strategies for optimizing energy use and lowering operating costs; and how to prepare for an outage, minimize disruptions and protect equipment.
Ammonia Refrigeration
Feb. 12, 2009
Wilsonville
Learn how to reduce energy use, lower operating costs and improve refrigeration system reliability. Topics include technical basics, refrigeration systems operation, energy efficiency opportunities, case studies and implementation strategies.
