District Energy Now
Volume 12 Number 10 May 1997
Welcome New Members!
We hope you will join us in welcoming the following new members of IDEA!
Timothy Higgins, P.E.
Project Executive
Basic Resources, Inc.
1601 Bryan Street
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 812-4026
(214) 812-2168 fax
Raymond Humphreys
Project Engineer
Corrpro Companies Inc.
31 Priscilla Lane, Unit 3
Auburn, NH 03032
(603) 644-0882
(603) 644-0887 fax
referred by Lanny Joyce of Cornell University
Ram Nathan
Project Development Consultant
Evantage
5000 Dominion Boulevard
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 273-4340
(804) 273-2667 fax
E-mail: Ramnath-nathan@vapower.com
James Albert, P.E.
Chief Mechanical Engineer
Gannett Fleming Inc.
207 Senate Avenue
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 763-7211
(717) 763-8150 fax
referred by Bill Goodwin of Harrisburg Steam Works
Donald Carter, P.E.
Energy Conservation Engineer
William S. Davis
Power Plant Manager
University of Oklahoma, Norman Campus
160 Felgar Street
Norman, OK 73019
(405) 325-411
(405) 325-7359 fax
Joanne M. Payton
Area Manager
BetzDearborn
646 W. Bittersweet Place, #3
Chicago, IL 60613-2373
(847) 342-0240
(847) 342-0245 fax
John Molloy
Account Manager
BetzDearborn
12619 S. Menard Avenue
Palos Heights, IL 60463-2424
Amanda Cote
Technical Support
BetzDearborn
148 King George Court, #108
Palatine, IL 60067
Calendar of Events
District Energy Systems and Municipalities
May 29, 1997
The Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montreal, Canada
Contact: AQME, (514) 866-5584
28th Biennial Congress and International District Heating Expo
June 9-11, 1997, Arnhem, The Netherlands
Contact: Euroheat & Power - unichal, phone 41 1 211 3635, fax 41 1 221 7063 or E-mail: euroheat@access.ch
88th Annual IDEA Conference & Trade Show
June 1417, 1997
Hotel Del Coronado, San Diego, CA
Contact: IDEA, (202) 4295111
3rd Annual Canadian District Energy Association Meeting
October 1-3, 1997
Montreal, Canada
12th Annual IDEA Cooling Conference
October 15-17, 1997
Wyndham Hotel, Cleveland, OH
Contact: IDEA, (202) 429-5111
IDEA Distribution Workshop
November 5-7, 1997
Mayflower Park Hotel, Seattle, WA
Contact: IDEA, (202) 429-5111
IDEA Marketing Workshop
February 25-26, 1998
Holiday Inn Bayview Plaza, Santa Monica, CA
Contact: IDEA, (202) 429-5111
11th Annual College/University Conference
February 25-27, 1998
Holiday Inn Bayview Plaza, Santa Monica, CA
Contact: IDEA, (202) 429-5111
89th Annual IDEA Conference & Trade Show
June 13-16, 1998
Hilton Palacio del Rio Hotel, San Antonio, TX
Contact: IDEA, (202) 4295111
EPA Names University of Missouri 1997 Energy Star Buildings Partner of the Year
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named the University of Missouri - Columbia (MU), an IDEA member, as the 1997 Energy Star Buildings Partner of the year. MU is being honored for its success in pollution prevention through the use of energy-efficient technologies. As a result of its efforts, MU has reduced energy costs by more than $500,000 annually.
Paul Hoemann, director of energy management, and Mark Culp, energy conservation manager, received the award at the EPA Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Division's Annual Forum in March.
People in the News
Tom Casten, president of Trigen Energy Corporation, has been named a 1997 Distinguished Eagle Scout. He will be honored at the Boy Scouts of America's Distinguished Citizens Awards Dinner for the Westchester-Putnam Council on Thursday, June 12, at the Rye Town Hilton in Rye, New York. Tom served as president of IDEA from 1993-1994.
Jon Wohl, chairman of IDEA's Marketing Forum, has been promoted to director of marketing for Trigen-Philadelphia Energy. Jon will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the marketing and customer service group. He has worked with Trigen for over seven years.
Romanian Energy Savings to Increase with EBRD Loan
To significantly reduce energy waste and air pollution in five Romanian municipalities the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a $45 million (ECU 40 million) loan to the Romanian government. The loan will be used to restructure and modernize the district heating network and introduce affordable, cost-reflective pricing.
Edison Mission Energy Announces Construction of 180MW Cogeneration Plant in Turkey
Edison Mission Energy, an Edison International company, announced on April 21 that Doga Enerji A.S. has completed financing and commenced construction of the $182.4 million Doga Enerji Cogeneration Project located in the Esenyurt suburb of Istanbul, Turkey. Doga Enerji A.S. is a joint venture company owned 80 percent by Edison Mission Energy and 20 percent by Turkish developers.The 180megawatt, natural gasfueled Doga Enerji Cogeneration Project will provide both hot water to heat 14,000 new homes and electricity urgently needed by TEAS, the Turkish national electric utility. The project will begin to provide heat for the new homes in the summer of 1997. Construction of the entire project is scheduled to be completed by late 1998.
IDEA Supports Emissions Cap and Trade Program
IDEA has signed-on to a Policy Statement for Allocation of Emissions on an Output Performance Basis that was issued by the Ozone Transport Assessment Group (OTAG). The Cap and Trade emissions program recommended by OTAG ensures that the allocation of emission rights is conducted on an output performance basis. Output performance accounts for both lower emissions and overall efficiency. Thus an allocation on this basis provides incentive for the continued use of sources which have the lowest emissions and have made the most technological advancements.
IDEA is in support of this Cap and Trade program because it will ensure that the allocation is equitable to all participants.
Unicom Thermal and Nevada Power Co. Announce Joint Venture Intentions
Just weeks after announcing a partnership with Houston Industries Incorporated, Chicago-based Unicom Thermal Technologies is taking part in another joint venture to serve one of America's fastest-growing cities, Las Vegas. Nevada Power Company and Unicom Thermal, an IDEA member, recently announced their intention to evaluate jointly meeting Las Vegas area business needs by providing their intention to form a partnership, called Northwind Las Vegas. The company will supply thermal and other energy-related services to single building or multiple building properties.
Get Globally Connected
IDEA would like to thank the following companies for their generous sponsorships of next month's 87th Annual Conference & Trade Show:
Atlantic Thermal Systems
Carrier Corporation
CPF Underground
Gipe Associates
Johnson Yokogawa
Kattner/FVB District Energy Inc.
King & Spalding
KTM, Inc.
Nova District Energy Services Inc.
Perma-Pipe, Inc.
Rovanco Piping Systems
San Diego Power & Cooling
Thermal Ventures
The Trane Company
Trigen Energy Corporation
Whitney, Bailey, Cox & Magnani
York International
Classified Ad
Houston Industries, Inc., has recently announced the formation of a limited partnership company, NorthwindÔ Houston, LP (NWH), to develop a district cooling business in the central business district in Houston, Texas, with long term plans to operate in several cities. NWH has the following job opportunities:
1. Manager, Business Development & Marketing.
The duties and responsibilities of this position shall include: development and modification of the business plan; identify potential clients and initiate business contacts; develop and prospect the expansion of operating territories; develop and propose real estate and reciprocal transaction deals; develop and manage budgets.
The position requirements include: Bachelor of Science degree in a related field (e.g., engineering, industrial technology); an advanced degree in Business Administration is desirable; minimum of ten (10) years experience in technical sales and understanding of building systems, utility business, and real estate; knowledge of district energy and HVAC products; strong oral and written communication skills; and working knowledge of financial modeling (NPV, cash flow analysis, tax implications, etc.).
Applicant must be willing to travel.
2. Manager, Engineering.
The duties and responsibilities of this position shall include: manage all aspects of the design and engineering for the district cooling system during construction and operation; development of preventative maintenance plans for the central cooling plant equipment; provide consulting engineering services to potential customers during the marketing phase of the business development; permitting; develop and manage budgets.
The position requirements include: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and registered as a P.E. in the State of Texas; an advanced degree is desirable; minimum of ten (10) years experience in related fields of HVAC design, engineering and control systems; knowledge of district energy and HVAC products; proficient in CAD work and supervision of consulting engineers; experienced in the application of environmental and other codes, and interfacing with city, county, state agencies; experienced in non-destructive testing; strong oral and written communication skills; and working knowledge of financial modeling (NPV, cash flow analysis, tax implications, etc.).
Applicant must be willing to travel.
Send resume and introduction to:
Mail: Mr. David Barker, President Fax: (713) 207-9729
Houston Industries District Cooling
P. O. Box 1066
Houston, TX 77251