2011 WEEC / NEWS UPDATES

3M Global Energy Meeting to be Held at WEEC 2011

3M energy managers from around the globe will convene at the 34th World Energy Engineering Congress to discuss energy management best practices to bolster 3M’s exiting progressive energy efficiency game plans. Team leaders will discuss current efficiency programs, goals, measurement and performance as well as garner insight from other high level end users in attendance at the WEEC meeting. According to Brian Douglas, AEE's Director of Business Development, "AEE is excited to be hosing this prestigious meeting of key 3M decision-makers and energy managers. 3M, a long time AEE corporate member, has a rich heritage of successful energy management programs, and we applaud their continued innovation in our field."

The objectives of the 3M energy strategy are to improve energy consumption efficiency, reduce costs, optimize capital investment for energy efficiency, reduce environmental and greenhouse gas emissions, and conserve natural resources. Energy efficiency has transformed into a competitive advantage for 3M. In addition to AEE's events, 3M also participates in a variety of industry volunteer programs such as EPA Energy Star, EPA Green Power Partnership, and was the first company to join the U.S. Department of Energy Save Energy Now LEADER program.

About 3M: A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M’s core strength is applying its more than 40 distinct technology platforms – often in combination – to a wide array of customer needs. With $25 billion in sales, 3M employs 79,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 60 countries. For more information, visit www.3M.com.

ComEd Signs On to Be a Platinum WEEC Sponsor

The 34th WEEC continues its positive momentum with the recent announcement that ComEd, the state of Illinois’ largest energy supplier, has committed to being a platinum sponsor of the event. ComEd will have a strong presence on the trade show floor, and will showcase a variety of its programs to help businesses large and small excel at their energy efficiency goals. ComEd will have speakers on the conference program who can provide commercial, industrial, and governmental end users on technologies and tactical strategies for lowering their energy costs and incentives available for new 7 retrofit projects.

ComEd is proud to work with local energy professionals to promote energy efficiency in homes and workplaces. The company's Smart Ideas® Trade Allies and Associates include contractors, engineers, performance contractors, architects, equipment distributors and others. Trade Allies have been trained on the processes and procedures of ComEd's Smart Ideas® energy efficiency programs and are committed to assisting customers with energy efficiency improvements and incentive application preparation.

About ComEd: Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC). Exelon is one of the nation's largest electric utilities, with approximately 5.4 million customers. ComEd provides service to approximately 3.8 million customers across Northern Illinois, or 70 percent of the state's population. For more information visit, www.comed.com.

CLEAResult: Bronze Sponsor for 2011

CLEAResult, headquartered in Austin, Texas, recently announced that it will be a bronze sponsor of the 34th World Energy Engineering Congress. According to Albert Thumann, Executive Director, AEE, "We are excited that one of the fastest growing private energy companies has joined AEE as a corporate member and has elevated its level of participation by supporting the annual WEEC energy event. CLEAResult’s participation in the WEEC demonstrates their team’s leadership and commitment to promoting energy efficiency and sustainability solutions for industry."

About CLEAResult: CLEAResult's stated goal is to harness the world's most innovative thinking in energy management and deliver the insight and technology to unleash the value of energy. CLEAResult works with utility clients to design, implement and evaluate cost-effective optimization programs. By promoting efficient usage and placing a stronger focus on holistic organizational strategies, they help customers drive lower costs and get the most from energy. Through their experience in energy efficiency, demand side management, renewable energy and energy resource acquisition, we help power significant, positive change for our clients. CLEAResult’s commercial & industrial (C&I) solutions programs provide consultative energy services, energy assessments and incentives for projects that improve the energy efficiency of the customer's facilities. For more information visit, www.clearesult.com.

North American Power Partners: Bronze Sponsor for 2011

AEE is pleased to announce that North America Power Partners LLC (NAPP) has joined the growing list of participants to sponsor the World Energy Engineering Congress. As a bronze sponsor, NAPP will exhibit in the expo, take a leadership role in the Council on Woman in Energy & Leadership meeting (CWEEL), as well as the WEEC conference. According to NAPP President, Laurie Wiegand-Jackson, "North America Power Partners has been committed to the development of long term reliable demand response resources since the company began in 2006. Today we serve customers in over twenty states from coast to coast and have positioned our company to be one of the premier demand response providers in North America. We are stronger than ever and ready to support our customers’ needs as our industry transitions into the smart grid of the future."

About NAPP: NAPP’s Demand Response is designed to enable their customers to earn new revenues by participating in various energy resource and reliability related programs including Peak Capacity, Reserves, and Energy Self-Scheduling. Demand Response technology solutions include advanced metering with web-based reporting tools as well as automation and controls. NAPP has developed a growing customer base of flexible energy users that reduce their use of electricity when the power grid is in jeopardy or when prices are high. NAPP is expanding in existing and new markets, including New England, New York, Mid-Atlantic regions, the Midwest and California. For more information visit, wnorthamericapowerpartners.com.

SAIC to Host 2011 WEEC
SAIC will host the World Energy Engineering Congress for the fourth consecutive year in 2011. SAIC is a Fortune 500® scientific, engineering and technology applications company that uses its deep domain of knowledge to solve problems of vital importance to the nation and the world in energy and the environment, national security, critical infrastructure, and health. The company's approximately 45,000 employees serve customers in the U.S. Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and other U.S. government civil agencies, as well as in selected commercial markets. For more information on SAIC's energy-related activities, CLICK HERE.


2011 WEEC GreenStreet Expo Brings Sustainable Technologies to the Forefront
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR® will again co-present WEEC 2011's GreenStreet expo showcase, to be a prominent part of the 2011 show floor. The exhibiting companies located along the "green carpet" of the GreenStreet showcase will highlight their roles as leading providers of environmentally friendly, green energy efficiency related products and services. The 2011 WEEC conference agenda also will include a wide range of presentations to educate and guide attendees as they seek the best and most promising green/sustainable solutions for improving their buildings' performance.

The 34th annual World Energy Engineering Congress will be held October 12-14 (12-13 for expo) at the Navy Pier in Chicago, IL. In addition to the expo, the WEEC offers a broad array of pre-show training seminars, workshops, conference break-out sessions, and poster sessions, as well as onsite facility tours. The expo features a cross-section of exhibitors showcasing the full spectrum of today's energy solutions, highlighting the full spectrum of technologies and services of greatest importance to show attendees – covering high performance buildings, energy management, efficient HVAC systems, industrial energy efficiency, renewables, lighting management, distributed energy, metering & load management, thermal storage, energy services, energy procurement, applications specific to federal energy management programs, project financing, and so many more technologies. The WEEC is presented by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), hosted by SAIC, and supported by platinum sponsor ComEd.