September 2022- AEE Twin Cities Newsletter 
President's Report
Fall greetings to all Twin Cities AEE chapter members and friends!
Check out this newsletter for upcoming events:
- Oct 12th tour of the Xcel High Bridge Power Plant
- Nov 1st MN Energy Expo
- Dec 13th Tour of Summit Brewing
Visit the AEE Twin Cities chapter website (www.aeetwincities.org) or watch for
additional details in future emails.
If you are interested in Speaking, Exhibiting, or Sponsoring the 2022 Minnesota Energy Expo - act soon. Exhibit spaces are filling up and the call for speakers deadline is September 30th! For all the latest info, check out the Event page on the MN ASHRAE website @ MN Energy Expo.
It was great to see so many of you at our June tour of the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus Main Energy Plant. Thank you to our hosts for a great tour.
We’d love to have your help with chapter improvements. Opportunities are available with event planning, social media coordinating, membership, and as a liaison with the AEE Council on Women in Energy Environmental Leadership (CWEEL).
I look forward to seeing you at upcoming events!
Paul Pagel
Twin Cities AEE Chapter President
Welcome New Members
The board and members of the AEE Twin Cities chapter welcome new AEE members to attend our AEE Twin Cities chapter meetings and events. Please feel free to contact one of the board members or visit our chapter website at www.aeetwincities.org for more information. Welcome to all of you!
Announcements
AEE Council on Women in Energy Environmental Leadership (CWEEL)
The Council on Women in Energy Environmental Leadership (CWEEL) supports the role of women in the energy and environmental industries. CWEEL provides career development for professional women aspiring to leadership roles and mentorship for women pursuing technical education and careers in the energy and environmental fields.
CWEEL is a division of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). Contact Twin Cities Vice President, Michelle Gage at [email protected] for more information and opportunities to participate!
2022 MN ENERGY EXPO: Call for Speakers deadline approaching
Get you speaking ideas in by September 30th. More info here.
Calendar of Events
AEE Chapter Meeting – October 12, 2022, 12:30 PM
Tour: Xcel Energy’s High Bridge Combined Cycle Power Plant in St. Paul, Minnesota
Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Time: 12:30
Duration: 1-1.5 hours
Location: 155 Randolph Ave, St. Paul MN 55102
Additional directions: After entering the plant, please proceed to your left towards the flagpoles and come in the front entry, once in the plant proceed to 2nd Floor.
Photographs: Photographs of the plant and plant site are not allowed.
Clothing: Wear comfortable, flat shoes that have closed toes and casual clothes, Please NO shorts; long pants are required for participation of the tour. The tour route includes travel on several plant stairs and open floor grating. Hard hats and safety glasses will be supplied.
MN Energy Expo – November 1, 2022
- Educational sessions
- Exhibitors and sponsors
- Networking opportunities
- Breakfast and lunch
Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Duration: full day
Location: Golden Valley Country Club
7001 Golden Valley Rd
Golden Valley, MN 55427
AEE Chapter Meeting – December 13, 2022, 4:00 PM
Tour: Summit Brewing Company in St. Paul, Minnesota
Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM
Duration: 2 hours
Location: 910 Montreal Circle, St Paul, MN 55102
Training and Certifications
AEE 5 DAY CERTIFIED ENERGY MANAGER (CEM) TRAINING PROGRAM
AEE’s CEM training program is recognized across industry for providing energy professionals a holistic “big picture” view of energy management for non-residential buildings and facilities.
Attendees learn everything they need to know to optimize systems to help reduce costs, improve profits, and increase occupant satisfaction.
Visit https://www.aeecenter.org for more information about the course.
For registration and payment details, please email Cole Carlson at [email protected]
Cost: $1,900
OCTOBER 24-28, 2022
Black Woods Event Center
195 US-2, Proctor, MN 55810
SPONSORED BY AEE VOYAGER CHAPTER
Employment Opportunities
There are a few job openings listed on our website:
Send energy related job postings to [email protected]