Events

May 14, 2012 to May 17, 2012

New Jersey Water Environment Association Annual Conference and Exposition 2012

May 14 - May 18, 2012
Bally’s, Atlantic City

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UGI Performance Solutions will be exhibiting in Booth 101 at this year’s NJWEA Annual Conference Exhibit Hall. Our engineers will be available on site to show you how your facility can benefit from the cleanest, most reliable on site power solutions available.
• Learn about the latest gas turbine technology that makes digester gas to energy simpler and cleaner than ever
• Explore how even sites without digesters can now benefit from integrated combined heat and power
• Find out about state and utility incentives that can help you pay for using the best technology

Courses and workshops on Wastewater, Collection, Maintenance, Industrial, Laboratory and Safety Professional Engineers will be occuring throughout the 4 day event. Certain courses include CEU’s for NY PE’s and some are suitable for NJ PE CPC Credit.

Exhibit Hall Hours
Tuesday, May 15th       9:00am-5:30pm
Wednesday, May 16th   9:00am-5:30pm
Thursday, May 17th       7:30am-12:00pm

Interested in learning how to make your facility more GREEN? We recommend the seminars on Tuesday, May 15th!

Green Solutions for the Wastewater Sector
NJDEP No. 03-02 12 11 2-0
CPWM No. NJWEA-DLGS-645 Tech.: 3 Hrs.
NYPE 3; NJPE 3

9:00 a.m “Nutrient Recovery – The Current State of Knowledge”., Samuel Jeyanayagam, PhD, P.E., BCEE, Vice President, CH2M HILL
9:30 a.m.“Getting to Zero – Sustainable Best Practices for WWTPs”, Scott Davis, P.E., Associate Vice President, HDR Engineering, Inc. Dave Reardon, P.E. Vice President, National Director of Water Sustainability, HDR Engineering, Inc.
10:00 a.m. “Monitoring Performance of Green Infrastructure Source Controls in New York City”, Matthew Jones, PhD, Assistant Engineer, Hazen and Sawyer, John McLaughlin, Director, Office of Ecological Services, New York City Environmental Protection
10:30 a.m. “New Jersey American Water’s New Liquid Asset: Canoe Brook Floating Solar Power Plan”, Robert Biehler, P.E., DBIA, Sr. Engineering Project Manager, New Jersey American Water, David S. Klockner, VP and Chief Operating Officer, ENERActive Solutions, Inc.
11:00 a.m.  “Case Study of an Integrated Blue and Green Roof System on a 100-Year Old Structure”, Dahlia Thompson, Principal Engineer, Hazen and Sawyer, Nitin Pendharker, Director of Facilities and Administration, The Osborne Association
11:30 a.m. “The Water Environment Federation’s New Sustainability Archive—-A Repository of the Best Water and Wastewater Utility”, Andrew Kricun, P.E., BCEE, Executive Director/Chief Engineer, Camden County Utilities Authority

Energy Efficiency for Wastewater Treatment Plants
(1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.) (TCH Hrs: 3 WW)
NJDEP No. 03-02 12 12 2-0
CPWM No. NJWEA-DLGS-646 Tech.: 3 Hrs.
NYPE 3; NJPE 3

1:30 p.m. “Planning, Designing, and Operating the Wastewater Treatment Plant of the Future Requires a Paradigm Shift” , Samuel Jeyanayagam, PhD, P.E., BCEE, Vice President, CH2M HILL
2:00 p.m. “Automation Revives Aging Digester and Improves Gas Usage” , Jeffrey Rantzer, P.E., Senior Project Engineer, Hatch Mott MacDonald, Michael Saley, Engineer III, Hatch Mott MacDonald
2:30 p.m. “Using Variable Frequency Drives to Save Energy” , Robert Kluck, P.E., Vice President, PD-IR Sales
3:00 p.m. “The Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties Cogeneration Facility” , Joseph Bonaccorso, Project Manager-Operations, CME Associates
3:30 p.m. “Effectively Controlling Aeration Air Energy Costs” , Robert Kluck, P.E., Vice President, PD-IR Sales
4:00 p.m. “Upgrades to Oxygen Activated Sludge Process – Keeping it Cost Effective in the 21st Century” , Brian Brady, Greely and Hansen, LLC, Andrew Kricun, P.E., BCEE, Executive Director/Chief Engineer, Camden County Utilities Authority

March 07, 2012 to March 08, 2012

GLOBALCON 2012 in Atlantic City, NJ

UGI PERFORMANCE SOLUTION IS EXHIBITING IN BOOTH #302!

This show is designed specifically to facilitate those seeking to expand their knowledge of fast-moving developments in the energy field, explore promising new technologies, compare energy supply options, and learn about innovative and cost-conscious project implementation strategies.

If you are interested in learning more about energy efficiency, solar PV, combined heat & power, on-site renewable power generation, lighting, HVAC/Mechanical, or refrigeration, come check us out!

Exhibit Hall Hours
Wednesday, March 7th- 10:00am-4:00pm
Thursday, March 8th- 10:00am-2:00pm

Contact us for a FREE ADMISSION PASS to the exhibit hall!
hmein@ugiperformance.com or (215) 690-0396

February 15, 2012 from 7:30am to 12:00pm

NJ BIZ Solar Energy Symposium 2012

UGI Performance Solutions is exhibiting at the 2nd annual Solar Energy Symposium in Somerset, New Jersey!

The 2012 NJBIZ Solar Energy Symposium will feature a keynote speaker, panel discussions and a break-out session focusing on the solar industry in New Jersey.

Where
The Palace at Somerset
Park333 Davidson Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873

Agenda

7:30 - 8:30 Continental Breakfast and Networking
8:30 - 8:45 Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:45 - 9:15 Keynote Address
Robert M. Hanna, President, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities

9:15 - 10:15 The Evolving State of the Solar Industry in New Jersey
Panelists include:
Assemblyman Upendra J. Chivukula (D), Deputy Speaker, NJ General Assembly and Chair, Telecommunications & Utilities Committee
Mark Warner, CEO, Sun Farm Network
Al Matos, Vice President, Renewables and Energy Solutions, PSE&G

10:15 - 10:45 Networking Break

10:45 - 11:45 Financing, Building and Maintaining Your 2012 and 2013 Solar Projects
*Divided into two concurrent sessions

Session I: The Financial Side of Solar Projects
Moderator: Frank T. Cannone, Chairman Corporate, Head of Renewable Energy Finance, Gibbons P.C.
Panelists include:
Rich A. Cleaveland, Partner, EisnerAmper LLP
Michael Flett, President, Flett Exchange LLC
Robert M. Gerard, Managing Director, Torcon Energy Services
Patricia Swannack, Vice President for Administrative Services, Monmouth University

Session II: The Operating Side of Solar Projects
Moderator: Neil Cooper, Co-Managing Partner, SorinRoyerCooper LLC
Panelists include:
Michael Cocchimiglio, VP, Structured Finance, Vanguard Energy Partners, LLC
Govi Rao, President & CEO, Noveda Technologies
Patrick Sahradnik, Purchasing Administrator & Resource Energy Manager, Hall’s Warehouse Corp.
Guy Winters, COO, Pro-Tech Energy Solutions, LLC

12:00 Symposium Concludes

December 07, 2011 to December 08, 2011

Ecobuild America 2011

Ecobuild America gives you the education and resources to build smarter and improve our built environment.
JOIN US!

Learn more about:
Building Information Modeling • Geographic Information Systems • Green Technology • High Performance Building • Sustainable Design • Energy
Efficiency • Security • Smart Buildings & more!

December 01, 2011 from 10:00am to 11:00am

Data Center Efficiency Solutions WEBINAR

Power Quality, Power Assurance, and Energy Efficiency for Data Center Operations

This webinar will provide an overview of cutting edge technologies that improve data center operations and efficiency. Charles Miller of UGI Performance Solutions, and Aaron Tasin of Capstone Microturbine Corporation, will discuss the technologies and trends currently impacting the design for efficient data centers and will offer insight on the benefits of combined heat and power as an optimal solution. Mark Weldon, Director of Syracuse University, will demonstrate the success of the Syracuse implementation and discuss the benefits of their data center’s CHP system.

January 26, 2011 from 10:00am to 12:00pm

2011 Mid-Atlantic Energy Trends Webinar

Understanding the evolving energy landscape is critical to managing your business’ bottom line. This webinar included presentations on Marcellus Shale and technology advances including Combined Heat and Power (CHP), Fuel Cells, and Conversion Technologies, as well as an overview of the current political environment.

Speakers:
Chuck Miller, UGI Performance Solutions
Barry Wentzel, UGI Utilities
Edward Berger, E-Finity
Mike Glynn, UTC Power

November 16, 2010 from 7:30am to 12:00pm

2010 Energy Summit

The Reading Chamber’s 2010 Energy Summit featured a number of individual and panel presentations that detailed and highlighted various aspects of the energy industry.

Karen A. Harbert - “Energy Reality and Opportunities” (President & CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for 21st Century Energy)
She leads the Institute’s efforts to build support for meaningful energy action nationally and internationally through policy development, education and advocacy.

Sessions included:
“Alternative Energy Projects and New Technology Panel”
“Marcellus Shale: Overview & Business Opportunities”
“Competitive Energy Rates and the Market ~ New Power Pool”
“Efficiency Programs: Opportunities to Save Energy & Reduce Cost”
Met-Ed and PPL Energy Efficiency Programs (Act 129)

The Summit included times during and after the official program for attendees to network with the exhibitors, learn more about their capabilities, and get detailed answers to their specific questions about the opportunities available due to the changing energy market and policies/regulations.

Thank you to all who attended!

October 21, 2010 to October 23, 2010

2010 World Green Energy Symposium

UGI Performance Solutions was a proud Platnium sponsor of the 2010 World Green Energy Symposium and Exposition at the Philadelphia Convention Center. This conference brought together government leaders, business leaders, innovators, university and college students, and consumers at large in an atmosphere conducive to information exchange on new and alternative green energy opportunities.

There were 18 FREE CLASSES/WORKSHOPS throughout the day offered to all registrants. Just some of the topics were reducing the carbon footpring, starting a green business, solar training opportunities, and conservation & weatherization!

There was a MASTER CLASS at the end of the symposium, which included the following speakers:
* Ed Rendell - Governor of Pennsylvania
* Michelle Moore - The Federal Environmental Executive (The White House)
* Kevin Geiss, PH.D - Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations & Environment
* Ronald H. Bowman, Jr. - Executive Vice President of Tishman Technologies Corporation
* Joann Garbin - Johnson Controls INC.

October 20, 2010 from 10:00am to 5:00pm

PERC 2010 Annual Conference

UGI Performance Solutions in pleased to partner with PERC to support their efforts to increase sustainability throughout Pennsylvania campuses. We are eager to assist in spreading awareness of renewable energy and clean energy technologies by providing the knowledge and services necessary to meet the energy goals of PERC’s institutions. UGI Performance Solutions is committed to partnering with you and your member organizations in every step of the education and installation process. We feel that educational institutions will be the key driving force in advancing energy awareness and developing new technology, resulting in a cleaner, more sustainable future for us all.