Annual N.C. Utility Savings Initiative Updates

Annual N.C. Utility Savings Initiative Updates Tuesday July 19th at 9:00 am Edgecombe Community College, Room 152 Fleming Bldg. 2009 W. Wilson St. Tarboro, NC The N.C. Energy Office’s Utility Savings Initiative will conduct it annual update in a series of half-day meetings around North Carolina from Tuesday July 19 through Thursday July 28. The session will cover some timely and interesting topics, including: · Smart Grid · Session Law 2010-196 (H 1292) “University Energy Savings/LEA Operational Leases” — Any energy savings realized by constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina shall remain available to the institution and a portion of those energy savings shall be used for other energy conservation measures; and to expand the use of operational leases by local boards of education. (available on line at http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/Sessions/2009/Bills/House/PDF/H1292v6.pdf) · Reaching the 30% Energy Savings by 2015 · EPA Pilot Program · The New Energy Code · American Recovery and Reinvestment Act · Our State Energy Plan · Role of Energy Managers and Analysts Because of Session Law 2010-196 (H 1292) “University Energy Savings/LEA Operational Leases” coverage, it will be important for a representative from each University to attend. All the Energy Managers and Analysts currently being funded with ARRA funds must attend one of the sessions. Sessions will be conducted at six locations around the state in an effort to make it easier for you to attend without extensive travel costs, time or distance. Here is the schedule: For more information contact Len Hoey, lhoey@nccommerce.com, or call 919-733-1891.