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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.
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