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Judith Mouton

It’s a simple equation.  EE + RP = AP. 

Okay, let’s spell it out.  Energy efficiency plus renewable power equals accelerated progress toward sustainability goals.

That’s what a growing number of state and local governments, schools, universities, businesses and other organizations are discovering. They’re also finding that planning, funding and operating renewable energy facilities require some specialized know-how. The good news is help is now only a mouse click away.

We’re partnering with the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the International Facility Management Association on a series of free webinars to help organizations better understand some of the complexities of solar, wind, biomass, funding mechanism and other on-site renewable energy technologies. They’re geared toward all public sector markets.  The seminars offer valuable, comprehensive and easy-to-understand information that will help anyone investigating the benefits of generating their own power from renewable sources.

On Thursday, May 22, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM (CDT), Derek Price will host a webinar on “Structuring the Deal: Funding Options and Financial Incentives for On-site Renewable Energy Projects.” Derek is a program manager for Renewable Energy Solutions at Johnson Controls. He’ll share his expertise in using cost savings from energy efficiency improvements to finance renewable energy projects. He’ll also discuss third-party ownership and other funding options, financial incentives offered by governments and other organizations, and ways to sell credits earned by generating renewable power.

On Tuesday, June 17, from 11:00 to 12:00 (CDT) William Guiney will host a webinar on “Solar Power: Lighting Up the Value of the Sun.”  Bill is also a program manager for Renewable Energy Solutions at Johnson Controls. He will share his experiences as a contractor, educator and manufacturer of solar panels.  The seminar will review applications, design, and engineering and installation of solar thermal and photovoltaic.

More information on the webinars and IFMA iSessions is available on both organizations' Web sites: Click here and here. 

All webinar participants will receive a free white paper. Look for additional webinars on wind energy and solar power in the coming months.

I hope you’ll join us to learn how your organization can reach your sustainability goals faster by coupling on-site renewable energy with energy efficiency improvements to your facilities.

Judith Mouton, Renewable Energy Solutions Education Manager, Johnson Controls, Inc.
Judy collaborates with colleges, universities, and national associations in the development of renewable energy education curriculum and seminars. In addition, she educates public sector customers on potential grant funding sources for renewable energy projects.