Welcome to the Pacific Northwest Chapter of The
Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
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About Us
AEE is a nonprofit professional society of 16,000 members in 77 countries. The mission of AEE is " to promote the scientific and educational interests of those engaged in the energy industry and to foster action for Sustainable Development."
The organization offers a full array of informational outreach programs including seminars (live and internet based), conferences, journals, books, and certification programs.
AEE's network of 67 local chapters meets regularly to discuss regional issues. AEE's roster of corporate members is a veritable "who's who" from the commercial, industrial, institutional, governmental, energy services, and utility sectors.
The Pacific Northwest Chapter was founded in September 2005 and currently has over 100 active members. We meet bi-monthly to network and explore energy-related issues.
Check out our Past Events
CO2 Heat Pumps
Passive and Active Natural Ventilation Design, Construction, Commissioning, and Operation
Our meeting on September 14, 2022, our first hybrid with both virtual and in-person attendance, was held jointly with the Northwest Building Commissioning Association (BCxA), with BCxA Northwest Region President John Herboth presenting. In-person attendees enjoyed lunch provided by the PNW AEE Chapter.
A recording of the meeting can be found here.
Utility Updates
Our meeting on April 13, 2022 was a panel of updates from our local Utilities.
Presenting organizations included Puget Sound Energy (PSE), Seattle City Light (SCL), Snohomish County Public Utility District (SnoPUD) and Tacoma Power. A recording of the meeting can be found here.

Heat Pump Hot Water Heating
Our meeting on Feb 16, 2022 was on the topic of hot water heating using heat pumps.
Presenters were Jack Zieger from Tacoma Power and Evan Green from Ecotope Inc. A recording of the meeting can be found here.
PSE Commissioning Programs
Our virtual meeting on September 22, 2021 was on the topic of PSE Commissioning Program.
The presenter was Alex Inman from Resource-Innovations (formerly Nexant). A recording of the meeting can be found here.
COVID Impacts
Our meeting on May 19,2021 was on the topic of COVID Impacts on Energy Use and Ventilation.
Presenters were Mark Nieman from McKinstry and Soph Davenberry from the National Energy Management Institute Committee. A recording of the meeting can be found here.
Clean Buildings Act
Our meeting on March 24, 2021 included a presentation on the Washington State Legislature House Bill 1257 - the Clean Buildings Act.
Presenters were Beth Robinweiler from PSE, and Ric Cochrane from McKinstry. A recording of the meeting can be found here.
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