Association of Energy Engineers

NorCal AEE Chapter Newsletter

February 2023
Issue 122

NorCal AEE President’s Message

If you weren’t able to join us in January for the tour of the Clifford L. Allenby Zero
Net Energy building, we missed you! But seriously, I think you really missed out
seeing a stellar example of multi-story commercial design reimagined. I want to give
a special thanks to Neil Steiner (Glumac), Dan Burgiyne (DGS), and all the other
resources they brought in to make the tour educational and fun. We topped it off
with a fantastic view of the Capitol Rotunda at night…

I am looking forward to this month’s tour as well - seeing the newly renovated headquarters of our very
own local utility. Hope you can join us!
Also I want to thank all of you who have continued your participation and membership in our
organization and specifically our Chapter during the last three years. AEE, and this Chapter, are a vital
link to the world-wide network of energy professionals and offer unique opportunities for professional
growth and leadership, as well as continuing education and friendships. Your financial support allows us
to continue to engage and reward our student scholars who will become our future colleagues in the
Energy transition. 
If you have not yet chosen to be a member of AEE, or of our NorCal Chapter, I encourage you to talk to
other Chapter members and hear why they believe membership is worthwhile and rewarding and join us
as a new member. And if you have been a Chapter member and are looking for ways to evolve your
participation, please talk with any of the Current Board members to find out ways you can participate.
There are ways, large and small, that you can become part of this organization’s evolution and future
events. And that is truly Energy well spent!
Hope to see you in 2023 at one of our events,

Heather M. Benner, P.E., C.E.M.

NorCal AEE Chapter President, 2022-2023
In this Issue
● February 22, 2023 – SMUD Renovated HQ Building Tour

● March 1, 2023 - Nenni & Associates - Trends in the Market & Talent Acquisition
● 2023 NorCal AEE Scholarship Applications
● Local Energy Sector Job Postings

As always, if you have suggestions for an event, please feel free to send us an email at
contact.aeenorcal@gmail.com.

SMUD Renovated HQ Building Tour

Date: Wednesday February 22, 2023
Time: 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 6201 S St., Sacramento, CA 95817
Nearby Parking: 6300 S St, Sacramento, CA 95817 or roundabout in front
Cost: Free
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/4ULHms627ZGGV5Pf8

Our February event is an in-person tour of SMUD’s renovated headquarters building. The cost is free
and parking is available nearby. The tour is limited to 20 attendees.

Please register for the event by going to https://forms.gle/4ULHms627ZGGV5Pf8.

A social hour will take place after the tour at High Water Brewing (1210 66th St B, Sacramento, CA
95819).

In 2019, SMUD completed a five year, $83M total renovation of their historic 5-story 146,000 square foot
mid-century modern headquarters built in 1960. The HQ building was placed on the National Register of
Historic Places in 2010 as an excellent example of Post–WWII Modernism in Sacramento. Major
upgrades included HVAC (chilled water induction boxes w/ modern BMS) and lighting (LED w/ adv.
controls) to achieve USGBC LEED Gold certification.
 
Nenni & Associates - Trends in the Market & Talent Acquisition
Date: Wednesday March 1, 2023
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Registration Link: https://aeecenter-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0scOugpj4iE9T7ZU_-nJ9gLBsdFJ0Eg3gj

Nenni & Associates are into talent acquisition and recruitment strategies. This event will discuss trends
in the market and talent acquisition. It will focus on how to best market yourself to the industry. Touching
on, responding to cold calls or emails, interviews in the Engineering field - STAR method, networking,
resume building, and marketing yourself. This will be a 60-minute interactive presentation and will allow
for questions upon completion.

2023 NorCal AEE Scholarship Applications

Every year, the NorCal Chapter seeks applicants for the annual scholarship
awards we provide. The application process is described in detail on our website
https://norcalaee.org/scholarships/ . Applicants must be enrolled full time at a
Junior College or 4-year university, must meet a minimum grade threshold, and will
need to submit a resume, transcript, and one-page essay discussing their future
goals in the energy field.
If you know of any qualified, interested students, please spread the news! Deadline
to apply is April 1, 2023.

Local Energy Sector Job Postings

As announced in January, we are starting our new local Energy Sector Job Postings.This will allow for
sharing available positions with those in our industry and networks to help connect people to
opportunities. The specifics of the policy are listed below:
● Job postings will be included in a separate section in the newsletter
● Listings will be free to NorCal AEE Chapter members for a maximum of 4 months
● Non-NorCal AEE Chapter members can post a listing for $100 for 4 months
● An Optional email blast to our newsletter mailing list can be provided for an additional fee
Please provide the Position Title, the location of the position, the organization name offering the posting,
and a weblink or email address for those seeking more information. These can be sent to our main email
(contact.aeenorcal@gmail.com).
NorCal AEE Board

We’d love to get more members involved on the board. Let us know at contact.aeenorcal@gmail.com if
you are interested!

https://aeenorcal.org/