Northeast Chapter 2025 Holiday Happy Hour/Networking Event

The AESP Northeast Chapter is excited to announce that the Winter Holiday Party is BACK! This year’s premier energy efficiency holiday party will be located in the Lowell Room at the UMASS Club in downtown Boston. Join us as we get into the holiday spirit enjoying drinks and appetizers while admiring the beautiful views of Downtown Boston and the Boston Common . Each registration includes drink tickets and appetizers . We look forward to seeing you there!

AESP Academy - Energy Audit Fundamentals

Energy Audit Fundamentals Presented by Bob Knoedler, P.E., CxA, EMP Online, LIVE Instructor-Led Training Course Date: December 9, 2025 Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET Instructor: Bob Knoedler, P.E., CxA, EMP Platform: Webex Earnable CEUs: 0.2 Earnable PDHs: 2 Fee: $195 or group points for members, $299 for non-members * To register with Group Member Points, email elearning@aesp.org Course Description: Unlocking energy savings starts with a strong foundation in auditing principles. In this interactive two-hour session, you will explore the essentials of energy audits, including industry standards, key procedures, and advanced analysis techniques that uncover opportunities for efficiency and improved building performance. You’ll leave this session able to: Explain the purpose, scope, and key industry standards of energy audits. Differentiate among Level 1, 2, and 3 audits and apply effective planning methods. Assess Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs) and Facility Improvement Measures (FIMs) for potential impact. Apply benchmarking and modeling techniques to prioritize energy-saving strategies. *You’ll earn 0.2 CEUs for this course by attending the full session and passing the final quiz with a score of 70% or higher. *We want everyone to feel welcome and supported. If you need any ADA accommodations, just let us know — we’re happy to help. Email us at elearning@aesp.org. Cancellations received no later than 14 days prior to the training date will receive a refund, minus a 5% processing fee if paid with a credit card. Cancellations received after the cutoff date and no-shows will not receive a refund (cash or points). AESP reserves the right to cancel a training course at any time with reasonable notice given to all participants. AESP is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). AESP complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, AESP is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. AESP instructors disclose in advance that they have no interest in any product, service, or material discussed during the course. This information is stated orally and in the training course handbook.

Meeting Demand with Strategic Energy Management Programs

Power Demand and Grid Reliability: How SEM Helps Deliver Solutions Discover how SEM drives cost-effective energy savings, enhances customer engagement, and reduces peak load demand. As utilities face increasing power demand and grid reliability pressures, Strategic Energy Management (SEM) emerges as a comprehensive strategy to achieve significant and persistent energy savings, while fostering customer engagement. Join industry experts Sue Hanson, Anna Kelly, Katie Harper, and Michael Stowe for an insightful webinar on December 11th, where they will share successful SEM initiatives and address the challenges utilities face in implementing these programs. What you'll learn: How SEM can drive cost-effective energy savings and reduce peak load demand Strategies for building customer engagement through SEM programs Real-world examples of successful SEM initiatives across the country Key challenges and solutions for implementing SEM programs in utilities Who should attend: Utility professionals, energy managers, and decision-makers seeking to optimize energy efficiency and customer engagement About Our Speakers: Sue Hanson, Moderator at EMC Insights, brings extensive expertise in energy management and utility programs. Anna Kelly, Consultant at SBW Consulting, has a proven track record in designing and implementing SEM programs. Katie Harper, Expert at Cascade Energy, specializes in energy efficiency and customer engagement strategies. Michael Stowe, PE, brings technical expertise in energy management and grid reliability

AESP Academy - Incorporating Customer-Sited Resources into Integrated Resource Planning

Incorporating Customer-Sided Resources into Integrated Resource Planning Presented by Kenneth A. Cottrell, M.A. Online, LIVE Instructor-Led Training Course Date: October 21, 2025 Time: 12:00 - 4:00 PM ET Instructor: Kenneth A. Cottrell, M.A. Platform: Webex Earnable CEUs: 0.4 Earnable PDHs: 4 Fee: $395 or group points for members, $499 for non-members * To register with Group Member Points, email elearning@aesp.org Course Description: Energy demand is growing fast, with data centers, electrification, and distributed energy adoption all shaping the future of our grid. This virtual course helps you build the skills and confidence to bring customer-sited resources, such as Automated Demand Response (ADR), Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), and battery storage, into Integrated Resource Planning (IRP). Together with your instructor and peers, you will explore best practices, modeling techniques, and policy tools that improve reliability, reduce costs, and support decarbonization. Through interactive discussions and activities, you will leave ready to apply practical strategies in your own work. You’ll leave this session able to: Describe how customer-sited resources, including ADR, DERs, and battery storage, fit into Integrated Resource Planning. Differentiate among best practices, modeling techniques, and policy tools that influence reliability, cost, and decarbonization. Apply IRP frameworks to evaluate scenarios that incorporate customer-sited resources. Analyze the role of policy and market drivers in shaping IRP outcomes. Evaluate strategies for integrating DERs and other flexible resources to achieve system and organizational goals. *You’ll earn 0.4 CEUs for this course by attending the full session and passing the final quiz with a score of 70% or higher. *We want everyone to feel welcome and supported. If you need any ADA accommodations, just let us know — we’re happy to help. Email us at elearning@aesp.org. Cancellations received no later than 14 days prior to the training date will receive a refund, minus a 5% processing fee if paid with a credit card. Cancellations received after the cutoff date and no-shows will not receive a refund (cash or points). AESP reserves the right to cancel a training course at any time with reasonable notice given to all participants. AESP is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). AESP complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, AESP is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. AESP instructors disclose in advance that they have no interest in any product, service, or material discussed during the course. This information is stated orally and in the training course handbook.

AESP CARE Book Club - Diversifying Power: Why We Need Antiracist, Feminist Leadership on Climate Ene

Emergent Strategy : Shaping Change, Changing Worlds is a 2017 nonfiction book by A drienne M aree Brown, a writer, activist, facilitator, and movement leader. Though it is A drienne’s first solo project, Emergent Strategy has been a movement bestseller since its launch . Inspired by Octavia Butler’s exploration of our relationship to change in the Parable series , Emergent Strategy is c onsidered a guidebook for getting in right relationship with change and using our own nature and that of creatures beyond humans as our teachers . The book offers tips, tools, and strategies to approach social justice on individual, collective, and planetary scales. A core principle of emergent strategy is that transformation cannot occur until the people who comprise the movement are transformed. With this in mind, we’ll reflect on the connection between ourselves and our work, ways to operationalize Adrienne’s framework and engage in vulnerable self-reflection to create a more connected future. We encourage you to purchase a copy of the book from your local independent bookstore , bookshop.org —a n online retailer that supports independent bookstore s, or to borrow a copy from the local library. If you are unable to obtain a copy of the book but are still interested in participating, please reach out to Rachel Dortin at rachel@thesharedspaceproject.org