The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will present an introduction into its unique research-based capabilities across a wide spectrum of renewable energy and energy efficiency focus areas. NREL’s analysis informs various stakeholders on technological, environmental, policy and economic decisions as energy-efficient and renewable energy technologies advance from concept to commercial application to market penetration. With objec...

Operations, Maintenance, and Commissioning July 1, 2010 First Thursday Seminar #6 Operations, Maintenance, and Commissioning provides an overview of operations and maintenance (O&M) best practices with a focus on corrective, preventive, and predictive infrastructure requirements and commissioning for existing buildings. Date: July 1, 2010 Time: 1:30 ET Length: 90 minutes Instructor: Ray Pugh; Pacific Northwest National Laboratory FEMP Exp...

Advanced Metering Requirements and Best Practices June 3, 2010 First Thursday Seminar #5 Advanced Metering Requirements and Best Practices outlines fast-approaching Federal metering requirements, technologies, and best practices to help Federal agencies implement, measure, and monitor their progress. Date: June 3, 2010 Time: 1:30 ET Length: 90 minutes Instructor: Greg Palko; Oak Ridge National Laboratory FEMP Expert: Ab Ream; Operations and M...

Federal Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Reporting May 6, 2010 First Thursday Seminar #4 Federal Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Reporting provides an update on new greenhouse gas (GHG) regulatory requirements and guidance, as well as strategies, models, and technology tools to measure GHG emissions. Date: May 6, 2010 Time: 1:30 ET Length: 90 minutes Instructor: Dr. Rachael Jonassen; LMI FEMP Expert: Matt Gray; Sustainability, Greenhouse Gas Manag...

Water Efficiency Planning and Implementation April 1, 2010 First Thursday Seminar #3 Water Efficiency Planning and Implementation provides an overview of Federal water efficiency requirements with a focus on strategic planning and efficiency improvements in facilities and process water uses. Date: April 1, 2010 Time: 1:30 ET Length: 90 minutes Instructor: Kate McMordie Stoughton; Pacific Northwest National Laboratory FEMP Expert: Will Lintner...

Energy 101 March 4, 2010 First Thursday Seminar #2 Energy 101 provides an introduction to energy management, including an overview of getting started and meeting sustainability purchasing requirements as outlined by Executive Order 13514. Date: March 4, 2010 Time: 1:30 ET Length: 90 minutes Instructor: Linda Mesaros; Mesaros Associates, Inc. FEMP Expert: Joe Konrade; Peer Review, State Collaboration, Technology Transfer, Web Site FEMP First T...

First Thursday Seminar #1 Introduction to Executive Order 13514 provides an overview of definitions, baseline measurements, and other requirements outlined by the new executive order. FEMP First Thursday Seminars provide training for Federal energy and environmental professionals. Leading experts address timely topics in 90-minute sessions offered live via satellite or through streaming video at your desktop.   Contact FEMP Central at femphelp...