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.
- 2009 12-month at-a-glance seminar schedule (PDF)
- Basics of Electricity and Managing Energy Costs — Jan. 28, 2009, Portland; Jan. 29, 2009, Keizer
- Monitoring Load Shape — Feb. 12, 2009, Salem and Feb. 26, 2009 Wilsonville
- Energy Efficiency & Renewables — A CFO’s Perspective — March 19, 2009, Portland
- New: Freon Refrigeration — March 30, 2009, Wilsonville
- Ammonia Refrigeration — March 31, 2009, Wilsonville
- Compressed Air Systems — April 8, 2009, Wilsonville
- Smart Investments in Energy Efficiency for Multifamily Property Managers — April 15, 2009, Portland
- New: Energy & Water Efficiency: Double Your Savings — April 22, 2009, Portland
- Chilled Water Systems — May 14, 2009, Portland
- New: Energy Champions Workshop — May 26, 2009, Portland
- Lighting Retrofits: Interior, Exterior & Security — June 4, 2009, Portland
- Monitoring Load Shape — Sept. 9, 2009, Portland
- New Trends in Lighting — Sept. 17, 2009, Portland
- Motors and Motor Controls — Sept. 23-Nov. 4, 2009, Tualatin
- Chilled Water Systems — Sept. 29, 2009, Wilsonville
New classes coming soon:
- Industrial Fan Systems
- HVAC & Building Tune-ups
- Integrated Design for Energy Efficiency & Renewables
Basics of Electricity and Managing Energy Costs
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009
World Trade Center, Portland
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009
Keizer Chamber of Commerce, Keizer
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. See our class flier (PDF) for additional details.
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Monitoring Load Shape for Energy Savings
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009
7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
PGE Salem Service Center, Conference Room
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009
7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Wilsonville, Clackamas Community College,
PGE Corporate Training University Campus
Energy experts show you how to look at load shape to better understand energy use in your business. Learn to use meter “interval data” to look for energy savings opportunities at your facility. See our class flier (PDF) for additional details.
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Energy Efficiency and Renewables — A CFO’s Perspective
Thursday, March 19, 2009
7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
World Trade Center, Portland
Learn from guest Chief Financial Officers and expert speakers as they apply CFO language to common projects. They will provide examples and offer guidance in forming cross-functional employee teams to find projects that achieve both operating and financial goals. Topics are presented in simple non-technical terms for both operating and administrative managers. See our class flier (PDF) for additional details.
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New: Freon Refrigeration
Monday, March 30, 2009
7:30 a.m–12:00p.m.
Wilsonville, Clackamas Community College,
PGE Corporate Training University Campus
Details to come…
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Ammonia Refrigeration
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
7:30 a.m–12:00p.m.
Wilsonville, Clackamas Community College,
PGE Corporate Training University Campus
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. See our class flier (PDF) for additional details.
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Compressed Air Systems
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Wilsonville, Clackamas Community College,
PGE Corporate Training University Campus
Get the most out of your compressed air system. Learn how compressed air systems work and get practical advice for increasing performance while minimizing operating costs. See our class flier (PDF) for additional details.
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Smart Investments in Energy Efficiency for Multifamily Property Managers
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
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. See our class flier (PDF) for additional details.
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New: Energy and Water Efficiency: Double Your Savings
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
World Trade Center, Portland
Learn energy-efficiency and water conservation concepts and strategies to wisely manage the use of valuable energy and water resources. This class will also focus on related environmental benefits from energy-efficiency (e.g. carbon footprint) and water conservation projects (e.g. fish habitat). See our class flier (PDF) for additional details.
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Chilled Water Systems
Thursday, May 14, 2009
7:30 a.m.–12:00pm
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. See our class flier (PDF) for additional details.
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New: Energy Champion Workshop
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
7:30 a.m.–12:00pm
World Trade Center, Portland
This workshop provides a hands-on training class to work with kit of templates and checklists to develop a specific plan of action for a specific non-profit organization, government entity, school district or for-profit business unit. See our class flier (PDF) for additional details.
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Lighting Retrofits: Interior, Exterior & Security
Thursday, June 4, 2009
7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Wilsonville, Clackamas Community College,
PGE Corporate Training University Campus
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 hot to minimize light pollution.
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Monitoring Load Shape for Energy Savings
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009
7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
World Trade Center, Portland
Energy experts show you how to look at load shape to better understand energy use in your business. Learn to use meter "interval data" to look for energy savings opportunities at your facility.
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New Trends in Lighting
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009
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.
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Motors and Motor Controls
Sept. 23 to Nov. 4, 2009
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.
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Chilled Water Systems
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009
7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Wilsonville, Clackamas Community College,
PGE Corporate Training University Campus
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.
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