BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-2@thesef.org DTSTART:20191024T080000Z DTEND:20191024T090000Z DTSTAMP:20191014T135907Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/net-zero-tour/ SUMMARY:Net Zero Building Hard Hat Tour: Energy Service Providers DESCRIPTION:Net Zero Office Building Hard Hat Tour\nSee the construction pr ogress\, hear about Sustainable Energy Fund's journey towards building a N et Zero building\, and learn about the exciting renewable energy and energ y efficiency measures implemented that will allow the office building to g enerate 130% of its estimated energy usage at the first hard hat tour of t he building site. TN Ward's Pat Martino and Sustainable Energy Fund's John Costlow will be present to guide attendees through the construction site and explain what has been accomplished and what is to come in the building process. The tour will be held on site at 4250 Independence Drive in Schn ecksville\, PA. All attendees must wear hard hats\, vests\, and appropriat e clothing and shoes while on site and must go through a brief training co urse prior to the tour. Hard hats and safety vests will be provided by Sus tainable Energy Fund.\n\n*This event is exclusive to SEF's Energy Service Providers\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesef.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/NZ B-Hard-Hat-Tour-Event-Image-01.png LOCATION:SEF Net Zero Building\, 4250 Independence Drive\, Schnecksville\, PA\, 18078\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4250 Independence Drive\, S chnecksville\, PA\, 18078\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=SEF N et Zero Building:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-5@thesef.org DTSTART:20191106T153000Z DTEND:20191106T163000Z DTSTAMP:20191024T133048Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/nzb-nov-6/ SUMMARY:Net Zero Building Hard Hat Tour: ESP\, GBU\, IFMA\, GLVCCC DESCRIPTION:Net Zero Office Building Hard Hat Tour\nSee the construction pr ogress\, hear about Sustainable Energy Fund's journey towards building a N et Zero building\, and learn about the exciting renewable energy and energ y efficiency measures implemented that will allow the office building to g enerate 130% of its estimated energy usage at the first hard hat tour of t he building site. TN Ward's Pat Martino and Sustainable Energy Fund's John Costlow will be present to guide attendees through the construction site and explain what has been accomplished and what is to come in the building process. The tour will be held on site at 4250 Independence Drive in Schn ecksville\, PA. All attendees must wear hard hats\, vests\, and appropriat e clothing and shoes while on site and must go through a brief training co urse prior to the tour. Hard hats and safety vests will be provided by Sus tainable Energy Fund.\n\nTo register for the 4:30 tour\, please click here .\n\n*This event is exclusive to SEF's Energy Service Providers and member s of GBU\, IFMA\, and GLVCC E&\;E Committee  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesef.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/NZ B-Hard-Hat-Tour-Event-Image-01.png LOCATION:SEF's Net Zero Building\, 4250 Independence Drive\, Schnecksville\ , PA\, 18078\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4250 Independence Drive\, S chnecksville\, PA\, 18078\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=SEF's Net Zero Building:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-4@thesef.org DTSTART:20191106T163000Z DTEND:20191106T173000Z DTSTAMP:20191105T004136Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/nzb-nov-6-2/ SUMMARY:Net Zero Building Hard Hat Tour: ESP\, GBU\, IFMA\, GLVCC DESCRIPTION:Net Zero Office Building Hard Hat Tour\nSee the construction pr ogress\, hear about Sustainable Energy Fund's journey towards building a N et Zero building\, and learn about the exciting renewable energy and energ y efficiency measures implemented that will allow the office building to g enerate 130% of its estimated energy usage at the first hard hat tour of t he building site. TN Ward's Pat Martino and Sustainable Energy Fund's John Costlow will be present to guide attendees through the construction site and explain what has been accomplished and what is to come in the building process. The tour will be held on site at 4250 Independence Drive in Schn ecksville\, PA. All attendees must wear hard hats\, vests\, and appropriat e clothing and shoes while on site and must go through a brief training co urse prior to the tour. Hard hats and safety vests will be provided by Sus tainable Energy Fund.\n\n*Registrations for this tour are no longer being accepted. To register for the 3:30 tour\, please click here.\n\nThis event is exclusive to SEF's Energy Service Providers and members of GBU\, IFMA\ , and GLVCC E&\;E Committee ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesef.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/NZ B-Hard-Hat-Tour-Event-Image-01.png LOCATION:SEF Net Zero Building\, 4250 Independence Drive\, Schnecksville\, PA\, 18078\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4250 Independence Drive\, S chnecksville\, PA\, 18078\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=SEF N et Zero Building:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-6@thesef.org DTSTART:20191212T130000Z DTEND:20191212T143000Z DTSTAMP:20191125T161401Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/c-pace-webinar/ SUMMARY:Pennsylvania C-PACE Update and Information Webinar DESCRIPTION:PA C-PACE Webinar\nThis webinar will begin with an update on th e progress of C-PACE in Pennsylvania to date. The second half of the webin ar will be dedicated to an overview of Program Guidelines and the steps to initiate a project.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesef.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/C- PACE-5x7-Webinar-Event-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-3@thesef.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200126 DTSTAMP:20200102T143522Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/2020-esp-experience/ SUMMARY:2020 Energy Service Provider Experience: Invest in the Future DESCRIPTION:2020 ESP Experience: Invest in the Future\nJoin Sustainable Ene rgy Fund at Kalahari Resorts for an event designed to help our Energy Serv ice Providers move their businesses forward. This event will feature speak ers on topics such as human resources solutions\, PCI Compliance\, healthy building design\, and the Sustainable Energy Fund Finance and Education P rograms. Enjoy the attractions at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions with yo ur family while taking advantage of the presentations\, discussions and ne tworking opportunities.\n\n*Registration for this event has closed. \n\n& nbsp\; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesef.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/20 20-ESP-Experience-Event-Image-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-11@thesef.org DTSTART:20200515T140000Z DTEND:20200515T160000Z DTSTAMP:20200515T141934Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/cpace-implementation/ SUMMARY:Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Implementation DESCRIPTION:C-PACE Implementation\nThis webinar is being presented in colla boration with Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance (KEEA). To learn more ab out KEEA\, please click here to visit their website.\n\nC-PACE is a powerf ul financing tool for commercial property owners. This webinar will review how the program works and details regarding project eligibility. Learn wh y over $1.5 billion has been invested across 20 states through C-PACE.\n\n This webinar will feature the following panelists:\n\nJen Ponce de Leon - Business Development Manager\, TEN\nAaron Kraus - VP of Market Activation and Policy\, Greenworks Lending\nJim Lauckner - Sr. Project Consultant\, C hester County Economic Development Council\nJulian Boggs - Policy Director \, Keystone energy Efficiency Alliance\n\n \;\n*Registration for this event is now closed*\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesef.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/C- PACE-Webinar-KEEA-Header-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-9@thesef.org DTSTART:20200520T100000Z DTEND:20200520T110000Z DTSTAMP:20200520T124753Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/c-pace-for-counties-registration/ SUMMARY:Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) for Counties DESCRIPTION:C-PACE for Counties\nThis webinar is being presented in collabo ration with Philadelphia Energy Authority.\n\nNine counties across the sta te have adopted Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE). This s ession will explore the steps required to establish a county program and t he requirements of the statute.  How can C-PACE help businesses make inve stment and bring energy jobs to your county?\nRegistration for this event is now closed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesef.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/C- PACE-Webinar-Header-PEA-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-13@thesef.org DTSTART:20200624T130000Z DTEND:20200624T143000Z DTSTAMP:20200609T182702Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/lithium-energy-storage-technology-overview/ SUMMARY:Lithium Energy Storage Technology Overview DESCRIPTION:Lithium Energy Storage Technology Overview\nThis webinar is pre sented in partnership with Fortress Power\n\nThis presentation will discus s details of Lithium Energy Storage technology and its comparison to other battery chemistries as well as Fortress Power’s product overview. This webinar will be presented by Fortress Power's Jing Yu.\nAbout Jing Yu\nJin g obtained an Electrical Engineering degree many years ago. After graduati on\, she started her first job at WINAICO Deutschland\, a subsidiary of th e premium solar manufacturer Win Win Precision Technology based in Taiwan. About 8 years ago she was reallocated to the US\, and she successfully es tablished the US operation for the company. Now she is with Fortress Power for a new challenge: secure\, clean\, and affordable energy storage for m illions of homes and businesses around the world. Jing also holds an MBA d egree.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesef.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Li thium-Energy-Storage-Technology-Overview-Artwork-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-14@thesef.org DTSTART:20200715T130000Z DTEND:20200715T140000Z DTSTAMP:20200715T141732Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/carbonlite/ SUMMARY:CarbonLite Webinar DESCRIPTION:CarbonLite\nThis webinar is presented in partnership with A1 En ergy\n\nThis presentation will discuss the story behind the development of and building process for a 4.5 mW CHP system in Reading PA. The webinar w ill feature an introduction to the core team for the project\, an overview of the process from start to finish\, and details such expected long-term utilization and sustainability benefits. This webinar will be presented b y Lori Porreca (A1 Energy)\, Stephen Russial (A1 Energy)\, and Kurt Hertzl er (Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co.).\nAbout Lori Porreca\nLori Porreca i s the founder and President of A1 Energy\, bringing over 30 years of busin ess development experience to this energy consulting company. Lori has a p roven track record of leading the A1 team since 2006 in developing and del ivering innovative solutions to optimize energy efficiency\, reliability\, and sustainability for clients.\nAbout Stephen Russial\nA former Certifie d Energy Manager\, Mr. Russial began working in the energy industry in 199 0 with the former Pennsylvania Power &\; Light Company (PPL) where he p romoted the use of efficient technologies with commercial and industrial c ustomers. More recently\, he has worked with A1 Energy on energy supply an d solar PV solutions for clients as well as the development of several CHP projects.\nAbout Kurt Hertzler\nKurt has ben with Cleveland Brother for 2 6 years. During that time\, he has held the positions of Field Service Tec hnician\, Project Management\, Project Engineering\, and his current posit ion of Sales Engineering.\n\n \;\n\nRegistration for this event is now closed.  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesef.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Ca rbonLite-Webinar-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-15@thesef.org DTSTART:20200812T130000Z DTEND:20200812T140000Z DTSTAMP:20200812T125029Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/benchmarking-webinar/ SUMMARY:Benchmarking Webinar DESCRIPTION:Saving Energy with Building Benchmarking Programs and Policies\ nThis webinar is presented in partnership with Green Building United\n\nBu ilding benchmarking programs serve as the foundation for implementing deep energy reduction targets and passing ambitious climate legislation. This webinar will provide a high level overview and discuss key strategies for developing and managing a benchmarking program\, focusing on lessons learn ed from the City of Philadelphia’s Building Energy Benchmarking Program. This webinar will be presented by Alex Dews and LeAnne Harvey of Green Bu ilding United.\n\nGreen Building United\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizati on\, is committed to promoting sustainable building in Greater Philadelphi a\, the Lehigh Valley and Delaware. Through education and advocacy\, Green Building United aims to create a sustainable\, healthy and resilient bui lt environment for all.\n\n \;\n*Registration for this webinar has bee n closed*\n \;\nAbout Alex Dews\nAlex Dews is the Executive Director o f Green Building United. Alex has spent the past ten years working on gree n building and urban sustainability in Philadelphia. Alex worked in real e state development prior to leading program implementation and progress rep orting for Greenworks Philadelphia\, the city's comprehensive sustainabili ty plan. Alex is a LEED AP and received a BA in English from the Universit y of Vermont and an MS in Sustainable Design from Philadelphia University where he is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Architecture.\nAbout LeA nne Harvey\nLeAnne Harvey manages the City of Philadelphia’s Building En ergy Benchmarking Program\, Delaware Pathways to Green Schools\, and provi des communication support for Green Building United’s events\, advocacy initiatives\, and other program areas. LeAnne has experience with nonprofi ts\, consulting\, and local government. Her interests lie at the intersect ion of climate science\, communications\, data analysis\, and social justi ce. LeAnne is a LEED Green Associate\, an ELP Senior Fellow\, and holds a Master of Climate Science and Policy from the Bard Center for Environmenta l Policy with a focus in GHG accounting. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesef.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Ev ent-Artwork-Benchmarking-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-17@thesef.org DTSTART:20200916T130000Z DTEND:20200916T140000Z DTSTAMP:20200925T144629Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/energy-recovery-ventilation/ SUMMARY:Responding to COVID-19 with Energy Recovery Ventilation DESCRIPTION:Responding to COVID-19 with Energy Recovery Ventilation\nIndoor Air Quality (IAQ) has been a long overlooked problem in the North America n construction industry. But now the COVID-19 pandemic has put IAQ front a nd center in public conversation. (If you've read the news\, it's possible you could recite how many air changes per hour occur via the ventilation system on a commercial aircraft!) In this presentation we'll review why th e coronavirus is an air quality issue. We'll consider exactly what's meant by the word "ventilation" and why it's such a useful tool in addressing C OVID-19 and other indoor air pollutants. Finally we'll explore the magic o f energy recovery ventilation and discuss best practices to optimize the h ealth impact of installed systems.\n\nPresenter: Chris Smith\n\nChris Smit h is Business Development Manager for Zehnder America\, a high-performance residential ventilation division of the Swiss-based Zehnder Group. He has spent almost two decades in the residential design/build industry as a de signer and licensed construction supervisor. He is an NAHB Certified Green Professional and a Certified Passive House Tradesperson. He has designed custom\, balanced ventilation systems for hundreds of projects and has per sonally installed many of them. Chris's professional passion is to help im prove lives by drawing attention to best practices in ventilation across t he North American housing industry.\n\n \;\n\nRegistration for this we binar is now closed.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesef.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/En ergy-Recovery-Ventilation-Graphic-20200819.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-16@thesef.org DTSTART:20200923T130000Z DTEND:20200923T140000Z DTSTAMP:20200923T150254Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/c-pace-for-brokers-developers/ SUMMARY:C-PACE For Brokers and Developers DESCRIPTION:C-PACE For Brokers and Developers\nWhy have 2\,400 other proper ty owners used this tool?\n\nCommercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C- PACE) was established in 2018 in Pennsylvania. Nationally it is active in 22 other states where it has helped 2\,400 property owners make significan t capital improvements. This session will examine what makes C-PACE work a nd how was $1.5 Billion invested in just 8 years.  Join Maryrose Myrtetus from Philadelphia Energy Authority and representatives from PACE Nation t o learn more about C-PACE.\n\n National Data: PACE Nation\n The Basics:   Holly Edinger\, SEF\n Philadelphia Energy Authority's First Deal: Mary rose Myrtetus\, PEA\n Case Studies from around the nation\n\n \;\nReg istration for this event is now closed.\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesef.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Br oker-and-Developer-Webinar-Header-20200814.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-18@thesef.org DTSTART:20201014T090000Z DTEND:20201014T100000Z DTSTAMP:20201014T114409Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/sef-and-neif-webinar-new-financing-program/ SUMMARY:SEF and NEIF Webinar: New Financing Program DESCRIPTION:SEF and NEIF New Financing Program\nThis webinar and program ar e a partnership between SEF and NEIF\n\nIn this webinar\, leaders of Susta inable Energy Fund (SEF)\, an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit\, and Natio nal Energy Improvement Fund (NEIF)\,  a Certified Benefit Corporation® a nd mission-based lender\, will discuss their new financing program\, which aims to provide financing for improvements that make Pennsylvania busines ses and non-profits resilient\, energy efficient\, healthy\, and comfortab le. The webinar will serve as the kick-off webinar for the program and wil l provide contractors the opportunity to learn about the program\, how to access NEIF’s Commercial Finance Portal\, and close more deals.\n\n  \;\n\nProgram Details:\n\nNEIF will provide low monthly payment financing for energy and resiliency projects between $2\,000 - $100\,000 with terms out to 10 years. There are no fees\, costs\, or obligations to participate in this program. You must be a NEIF-Approved Contractor in order to do wo rk financed by NEIF. The program launches Monday\, October 19th.\n\n \ ;\nRegistration for this event is now closed. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesef.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Ev ent-Artwork-NEIF-Program-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-19@thesef.org DTSTART:20201021T130000Z DTEND:20201021T140000Z DTSTAMP:20201021T133954Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/the-energy-market-in-2020-and-beyond/ SUMMARY:The Energy Market in 2020 and Beyond DESCRIPTION:The Energy Market in 2020 and Beyond\nThis webinar is presented in partnership with Evolution Energy Partners\n\nIn 2019\, a study showed for the first time in history\, the cost of constructing industrial green generation (Wind and Solar) was less expensive than conventional brown po wer. This milestone did not have an immediate effect on the cost of energy \, but it did have an effect on the long-term outlook of the energy market and how energy is purchased\, generated\, an consumed. Panelists Chuck Hu rchalla and Dailey Tipton of Evolution Energy Partners will discuss curren t energy market opportunities\, the impact of COVID-19 on the market\, gre en power generation\, the real cost to "go green"\, and more.\n\n \;\n Registration for this event is now closed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesef.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Ev ent-Artwork-Energy-Market.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-20@thesef.org DTSTART:20201216T093000Z DTEND:20201216T120000Z DTSTAMP:20201216T030447Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/healthy-buildings-in-the-covid-era/ SUMMARY:Healthy Buildings in the COVID Era DESCRIPTION:Healthy Buildings in the COVID Era: Understanding\, Managing\, and Monitoring Indoor Air Quality while Balancing Energy Savings\n**CEU's now available through LV AEE! There are 0.5 credits per session available for a total of 1.5 CEU's.\n\nCOVID has ushered in a new era of concern ove r indoor air quality (IAQ) and its relationship with building and occupant health. As we become more aware of the need for fresh air\, we must look to improve our understanding of IAQ\, realize the opportunities to balance IAQ and energy efficiency\, and know what opportunities exist to monitor and manage these. In this seminar\, we look to elevate our knowledge of bu ilding health and understand how best to manage it. Doing so will allow bu ilding owners\, facility mangers\, and service providers greater assurance s for occupant health both during our current health crisis and well beyon d it.\n\nThe sessions featured in this seminar are:\n\n Indoor Air Quali ty After COVID-19 - Dr. William Bahnfleth\, Penn State University\n\n Ed ucational session on the what indoor air quality (IAQ) is and how COVID wi ll affect it\n\n\n Indoor Air Quality\, Fresh Air\, and Energy Efficiency : Balancing Infiltration &\; Energy Losses - Dennis Rumsey\, Trane\n\n An industry perspective on how we can utilize building systems to improve IAQ\n\n\n Building Monitoring Systems: Finding Better Ways to Monitor an d Manage Both Energy and IAQ - Wade Brosius and Mark Myers\, Dynatech Cont rols\n\n What BMS technicians can do to not only manage a building’s en ergy but monitor and manage IAQ\n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is now closed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesef.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Ev ent-Artwork-Website-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-21@thesef.org DTSTART:20210208T130000Z DTEND:20210208T134500Z DTSTAMP:20210208T134208Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/leveraging-energy-savings-for-infrastructure -upgrades/ SUMMARY:Leveraging Energy Savings for Infrastructure Upgrades DESCRIPTION:Leveraging Energy Savings for Infrastructure Upgrades\nThis web inar is presented in partnership with Southland Energy\n\nThis presentatio n will discuss infrastructure upgrades that facility owners and operators can invest in that will allow them to preserve capital dollars\, reduce li fecycle costs\, and decrease risks in the midst of the pandemic. This webi nar will be presented by Southland Energy's Maureen McDonald.\nCost to att end\nThis seminar costs $15 for non-ESP's and $10 for ESP's. Please fill o ut the below form and wait for an email regarding your registration and pa yment. You should receive this email within one business day after registe ring.\n\n\nAbout Maureen McDonald\nAs Director of Energy Services\, Ms. Mc Donald is responsible for developing relationships with clients across the United States to promote energy efficiency\, renewable energy\, and susta inability initiatives.\nWith 40 years of experience in the engineering fie ld and over 20 specifically as an energy professional\, Ms. McDonald’s i mmense depth of knowledge has been instrumental in the development of a va riety of custom-designed energy solutions for clients. These solutions not only increased overall energy efficiency\, but also reduced operational e xpenses and improved the bottom line.\n\nMs. McDonald earned her bachelor ’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Northwestern Univers ity. She also holds an MBA from University of Colorado\, as well as master ’s degrees in both Environmental Policy and Metallurgical Engineering\, from University of Denver and University of Pittsburgh\, respectively.\n\n  \;\nRegistration for this event is now closed.\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesef.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Ev ent-Artwork-February-Newsletter-20210125.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-22@thesef.org DTSTART:20210218T080000Z DTEND:20210218T090000Z DTSTAMP:20210216T174658Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/naiop-chapter-meeting-update-on-c-pace/ SUMMARY:NAIOP Chapter Meeting - Update on C-PACE DESCRIPTION:*This is an event hosted by NAIOP\nJoin NAIOP for their Februar y Chapter Meeting which will include an Update on C-PACE: A Conversation F eaturing the Allegheny County Program Administrator (Sustainable Energy Fu nd).\nDate: February 18\, 2021\nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.\nZoom\n\nAge nda: \n8:00AM Kick-off &\; Welcome\n8:03AM Introduction of SEF\n8:05AM SEF Update on Program in Allegheny County\n\n \nJohn Costlow\, President \, Sustainable Energy Fund\n\n\n8:15AM Panel Discussion Led by John Costlo w\n\n\n \nChris Ellis\, Senior Director\, Midwest\, Greenworks Lending\n\ n \nMatt Mahoney\, Senior Project Developer\, Plug Smart\n\n \nChristoph er Jones\, PACE Consultant\, Bricker &\; Eckler\n\n \nJim Creedon\, Vi ce President of Business Development\, Ten\n\n\n8:45AM Q&\;A\n9:00AM Ad journ/Closing Remarks\n \;\nTo register for this event\, click here. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-25@thesef.org DTSTART:20210315T140000Z DTEND:20210315T150000Z DTSTAMP:20210316T124443Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/rfo-ensyn-presentation/ SUMMARY:Renewable Fuel Oil - Ensyn Presentation DESCRIPTION:As institutions continue to strive to reduce their carbon footp rint\, facility heating demands have been a significant obstacle towards a chieving desired reductions. Renewable fuel oil (RFO)\, a renewably source d alternative to traditional fuel oil\, holds the potential to address the se emissions by utilizing regionally-sourced waste wood products to provid e carbon-neutral solutions for central heating plants. With appreciable pa yback periods and financial incentives both in place and on the horizon\, institutions and other large facilities have been able to utilize renewabl e fuel oil to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and improve their bott om line.\n\nPlease consider joining us to learn more about renewable fuel oil and discuss how PA colleges and universities can make significant stri des in reducing their heating load carbon footprint by switching to renewa ble fuel sources. This will be the second meeting of Pennsylvania Colleges and Universities. During the session\, a potential supplier\, Ensyn\, wil l discuss the process of creating RFO and the technical requirements to st ore and utilize RFO.\n\nCampus Facility Operators and sustainability profe ssionals are invited to attend. These sessions are being facilitated by th e Sustainable Energy Fund.\n\nRegistration for this event has closed. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-23@thesef.org DTSTART:20210317T130000Z DTEND:20210317T140000Z DTSTAMP:20210316T132415Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/how-should-we-look-at-carbon-in-the-design-p rocess/ SUMMARY:How Should We Look At Carbon In The Design Process? DESCRIPTION:This webinar is presented in partnership with Re:Vision Archite cture\n\nIn this seminar\, Re:Vision Architecture's Scott Kelly will revie w a background history about carbon\, help us understanding the principles and practice to minimize it\, the process of selection and some general d iscussion on the direction we should move forward.\nCost to attend\nRegist ration for this event is currently 50% off! This seminar now costs $15 for non-ESP’s and $10 for ESP’s. Please fill out the below form and wait for an email regarding your registration and payment. You will receive thi s email within one business day after registering.\nAbout Our Speaker\nSco tt Kelly\, AIA\, LEED Fellow\, LFA\, CPHC\nPrincipal at Re:Vision Architec ture\n\nBeginning his career with historic preservation and adaptive re-us e projects\, Scott is acutely interested in the design elements and constr uction methods that cause buildings to endure and to be more sustainable. Since founding Re:Vision in 2002\, Scott has led Re:Vision’s interdiscip linary team in designing or consulting on hundreds of innovative green pro jects\, many of which are “firsts” of their kind. Scott is a champion of green building standards and verifications\, including LEED\, SITES\, L iving Building Challenge\, Net-Zero Energy\, and Passive House. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesef.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Ho w-We-Look-at-Carbon-Event-Page-Image-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-24@thesef.org DTSTART:20210408T130000Z DTEND:20210408T140000Z DTSTAMP:20210408T165308Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/c-pace-financing-for-property-managers/ SUMMARY:C-PACE Financing for Property Managers DESCRIPTION:This webinar is presented in partnership with Spotts\, Stevens\ , and McCoy\n\nCommercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) is a pow erful financing tool that can pay for equipment that is energy saving\, su ch as new HVAC and boilers. This program is new to Pennsylvania but nation ally it has facilitated the investment of over $2 Billion in commercial pr operty improvements.\n\nThis session will outline what projects qualify fo r C-PACE\, how the loans work\, and the technical requirements of an appli cation.  Learn how to use this financing to make large capital improvemen ts that may lower your utility costs and improve the cash flow of your bui lding.\nCost to attend\nThis seminar costs $20 to attend. Please fill out the below form and wait for an email regarding your registration and payme nt. You should receive this email within one business day after registerin g.\n\n \;\nRegistration is now closed. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesef.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/C- PACE-Financing-for-Property-Managers-Event-Artwork-2-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-26@thesef.org DTSTART:20210519T100000Z DTEND:20210519T103000Z DTSTAMP:20210331T164449Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/annual-public-meeting/ SUMMARY:Annual Public Meeting DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Energy Fund Annual Public Meeting\n\nLocation: 4250 Independence Drive\, Suite 100\, Schnecksville\, PA 18078\nTime: 10:00 A M - 10:30 AM\n\nThis is an in-person meeting\, there is no option for virt ual attendance. Those who plan to attend will need to fill out the registr ation form below and must follow the following COVID safety precautions wh ile in attendance:\n\n Temperature taken upon entering building\n Must w ear a mask at all times\n Must maintain 6 feet of distance from others in the space\n\nOther recommended safety precautions can be viewed on the CD C website and the PA DOH website. COVID precautions are subject to change as the state relaxes mandates and recommendations by the PA DOH and CDC ch ange. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-27@thesef.org DTSTART:20210609T130000Z DTEND:20210609T140000Z DTSTAMP:20210609T144517Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/lehigh-valley-c-pace-webinar/ SUMMARY:C-PACE in the Lehigh Valley DESCRIPTION:C-PACE in the Lehigh Valley: Project Spotlight - The Commodore\ n\nThis webinar is presented in partnership with Optima Durant Group\, Twa in Financial\, and Tozour Energy Systems\, the project team for The Commod ore C-PACE project in Easton\, PA.\n\nCommercial Property Assessed Clean E nergy (C-PACE) is a powerful financing tool that can pay for energy saving equipment\, such as new HVAC and boilers. This program is new to Pennsylv ania\, but nationally it has facilitated the investment of over $2 Billion in commercial property improvements.\nC-PACE is picking up in Pennsylvani a with a total of 5 projects and over $20 Million invested since 2020 acro ss the state\, with the most recent project closing in Northampton County. \n\nThis session will provide a high-level outline of what projects qualif y for C-PACE and how the loans work\, highlighting how The Commodore’s p roject team utilized this innovative financing tool for its energy upgrade s.  Learn how to use this financing to make large capital improvements th at may lower your utility costs and improve the cash flow of your building .\n\n \;\nRegistration for this event is now closed. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesef.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Re gistration-Featured-Image-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-28@thesef.org DTSTART:20210721T130000Z DTEND:20210721T140000Z DTSTAMP:20210721T161108Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/c-pace-for-bankers-what-is-c-pace-and-why-wo uld-my-institution-consent/ SUMMARY:C-PACE for Bankers: What is C-PACE and Why Would My Institution Con sent? DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with Philadelphia Energy Authority\n\n This educational event is for commercial lender real estate team leads\, s enior credit officials\, and others with a vested interest in C-PACE.\n\nC -PACE is an alternative financing mechanism for property upgrades that imp rove energy efficiency\, utilize renewable energy\, and conserve water. C- PACE makes it possible for owners and developers of commercial\, industria l\, agricultural\, and nonprofit properties to obtain low-cost\, long-term \, fixed-rate financing funded by private capital providers. C-PACE is rel atively new in PA\, though it has been around for more than ten years in o ther states. Approximately 32 states have enacted C-PACE legislation\, ena bling more than $1 billion in private financing of 2\,000+ projects.\n\nMo rtgage lenders are an integral part of C-PACE as all C-PACE financings mus t have lender consent. Furthermore\, C-PACE projects generally increase pr operties’ collateral value and reduce building operating costs. This pre sentation will further define C-PACE and mortgage lenders’ role in getti ng a project financed.\n\nThis presentation is free for all attendees.\n\n  \;\nRegistration for this event is now closed.\n \;\nSpeakers\nSh annon Crooker\nDirector of Program Related Investments\, Sustainable Energ y Fund\n\nAs Sustainable Energy Fund’s Director of Program Related Inves tments (PRI)\, Shannon manages and oversees investments\, to include Com mercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) and our Social Impact Loa ns\, which are designed to advance sustainable energy throughout the Comm onwealth. She has been striving to apply living systems theory to her wor k at Sustainable Energy Fund since 2018. As a whole\, Sustainable Energy  Fund has been reflecting and contemplating how we can better serve th e nonprofit industry through energy programs and investments. Shannon’ s commitment to sustainability has defined her career in the green buildin g industry since she separated from the US Air Force in 2007. She started out as a LEED Consultant\, learning the trade from pioneers in the industr y at 7group. In this role\, she managed a carbon offset program\, reviewed LEED certifications\, and helped develop sustainability guidelines for pr ivate and government entities.  \n\n \;\n\nJeanne Fields\nFulton Ban k\, VP Commercial Community Development Lending\n\nJeanne joined Fulton Ba nk in November 2017 as the Commercial Community Development Lending Office r for the Greater Philadelphia region. In this role\, Jeanne provides fina ncing for affordable housing and economic development projects serving low - to moderate-income communities utilizing various tax credit and tax-adva ntaged programs. Much of Jeanne’s banking career\, which spans over 35 y ears and a variety of positions\, has been actively involved in community and economic development activities in Philadelphia. Her current volunteer activities include serving on the board and as Treasurer for Community Le nders CDC\, serving on the board of Entrepreneur Works and the Entrepreneu r Works Fund and serving on the Finance Committee of Germantown Cricket Cl ub.\n\n \;\n\nDoug Hoffman\nKeystone Property Group\, Chief Financial Officer\n\nChief Financial Officer: Mr. Hoffman has served as Keystone’s Chief Financial Officer since July 2020 after starting his Keystone caree r as Senior Vice President of Finance in May 2018. Prior to joining Keysto ne\, he was the Chief Financial Officer of Every Day Networks (previously MasterChannel)\, Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President Financ e at J.G. Wentworth\, and Vice President of Finance and Controller at Wren chead\, Inc.\, in White Plains\, New York. Mr. Hoffman’s positions befor e Wrenchead\, Inc. include accounting operations manager at GE Capital Com mercial Finance in Stamford\, Connecticut and senior auditor in Arthur And erson LLP’s Enterprise Practice in San Francisco\, California. Mr. Hoffm an is a Certified Public Accountant\, and he graduated from Penn State Uni versity with a B.A. Mr. Hoffman also holds a Master of Business Administra tion degree from Tulane University.\n\n \;\n\nCliff Kellogg\nC-PACE Al liance\, Executive Director\n\nCliff Kellogg is the Executive Director of the C-PACE Alliance\, a position held since 2017. C-PACE Alliance offers t echnical assistance to emerging Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) programs\, publishes best practice papers and seeks to strengthen C-PACE Program Administrators. Cliff’s federal government experience in cludes service as the Executive Director of the Detroit Federal Working Gr oup\, coordinating the federal government’s assistance to the City of De troit immediately upon its exit from municipal bankruptcy\, and as the Dir ector of the U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative\, aw arding $1.5 billion to states for loan and equity programs for small busin esses. Earlier\, Cliff worked at the National Economic Council and the US Treasury helping to develop the New Markets Tax Credit.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesef.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/C- PACE-for-Bankers-Registration-Artwork-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-29@thesef.org DTSTART:20210728T130000Z DTEND:20210728T140000Z DTSTAMP:20210728T145735Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/energy-planning-in-higher-education/ SUMMARY:Energy Planning in Higher Education DESCRIPTION:Energy Planning in Higher Education\n\nAccording to the US Depa rtment of Energy\, Better Buildings\, the higher education sector spends o ver $6 billion on annual energy costs. This webinar will discuss the effor ts made by colleges to reduce their energy consumption and increase their efficiency.\n\nLehigh University recently completed a new residential hall \, Singleton\, Hitch\, Maida (SHM)\, and is currently constructing a new H ealth Science and Technology (HST) building that will be the home of the n ew College of Health and a new College of Business building.  All of thes e buildings are pursuing LEED certification (silver\, gold\, and silver re spectively) and the HST building is also pursuing a Fitwel three-star cert ification.  During this webinar\, Lehigh will discuss the energy features of both of these buildings as well as recent energy efficiency projects t hat have been completed across campus.\n\nMillersville University recently completed a net-zero building on their campus. Shannon Kaplan of AKF Grou p will be discussing this project and the energy reduction strategies and challenges in designing and building this net-zero building.\nRegistration for this webinar is now closed.\n \;\nSpeakers\nKatharine Targett Gro ss\nSustainability Officer at Lehigh University\n\nKatharine Targett Gross started as the Sustainability Officer at Lehigh University in September 2 019. In this role\, she creates\, leads\, and drives the vision for Lehigh ’s sustainability agenda. Prior to her current role\, Katharine was the Sustainability Program Manager in the Office of Sustainability for 3.5 yea rs. Before coming to Lehigh in January 2016\, Katharine spent almost five years in public service. She worked for U.S. Senator Thomas R. Carper in W ashington\, DC as a Legislative Correspondent where she focused on environ mental\, energy\, transportation\, and agricultural policy issues. Subsequ ently\, she worked for the Port Authority of New York &\; New Jersey as a Senior Environmental Programs Specialist where she managed sustainabili ty\, energy efficiency\, resiliency planning\, and environmental complianc e efforts for the agency.\n\nKatharine holds a Bachelor's degree in Govern ment and Environmental Studies from Franklin &\; Marshall College and a Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy from Columbia University.\n\n \;\n\nDouglas Spengel\nAssociate Director\, U tilities and Engineering at Lehigh University\n\nDoug Spengel has worked w ith Lehigh’s Facilities team for four years and in a similar capacity fo r a total of nineteen years. In his current role he supervises 14 Faciliti es employees that operate Lehigh’s two central heating and cooling plant s and an electric distribution system. The team also performs energy-and w ater-efficiency projects. Doug is a member of the Lehigh Sustainability Co uncil is working to implement the goals in a 10-year Sustainability Strate gic Plan to further integrate sustainability into university operations. D oug previously worked in a different capacity as a contractor to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency assisting with regulatory development acti vities. Doug earned Bachelor's and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineer ing and an MBA. He is a licensed professional engineer\, a LEED accredited professional\, and a certified energy manager.\n\n \;\n\nShannon Kapl an\nOperations at AKF Group\n\nShannon specializes in the design and analy sis of high performance systems for buildings with an emphasis on ultra lo w-energy lighting systems\, daylight harvesting\, and on-site renewable en ergy. She has 20 years of experience\, including experience on numerous hi gh performance\, net zero\, and LEED Certified projects. Shannon works wit h clients to help them find ways to minimize energy usage in buildings and has helped develop innovative tools such as low energy building user guid es to achieve energy goals. She works as a project manager\, a project ele ctrical engineer\, a net zero energy consultant\, and a charrette facilita tor. She has a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Architectural Engineering f rom Penn State University and a Master of Science in Organizational Develo pment and Leadership from Saint Joseph’s University. She is a licensed p rofessional engineer in four states. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesef.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Ev ent-Artwork-Higher-Ed.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-30@thesef.org DTSTART:20210811T130000Z DTEND:20210811T140000Z DTSTAMP:20210811T152115Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/c-pace-in-delaware-county/ SUMMARY:C-PACE in Delaware County DESCRIPTION:C-PACE in Delaware County\n\nCommercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) is a financing tool that enables building owners to obt ain low-cost\, long-term financing for energy efficiency\, water conserv ation\, and renewable energy projects. Whether it is modernizing aging building stock or creating jobs and local investment\, this tool can help spur economic development and align with Delaware County’s 2035 Plan.  Delaware county is already a regional leader in energy efficiency and re newable energy\, so C-PACE is a perfect fit to foster further development.   Eligible properties include commercial buildings\, healthcare facil ities\, industrial facilities\, manufacturing plants\, and agricultura l properties. \n\n This webinar session will provide an outline of what projects qualify for C-PACE and how the loans work. The speakers will ta ckle the financial and technical aspects of C-PACE.  Learn how this fin ancing allows building owners to make capital improvements that control  energy costs to save money and increase their bottom line.   \n\nThis presentation is free for all attendees.\n\n \;\nRegistration for this event is now closed.\n \;\nSpeakers\nShannon Crooker\nDirector of Pro gram Related Investments\, Sustainable Energy Fund\n\nAs Sustainable Energ y Fund’s Director of Program Related Investments (PRI)\, Shannon manages and oversees investments\, to include Commercial Property Assessed Cle an Energy (C-PACE) and our Social Impact Loans\, which are designed to ad vance sustainable energy throughout the Commonwealth. She has been strivi ng to apply living systems theory to her work at Sustainable Energy Fund s ince 2018. As a whole\, Sustainable Energy Fund has been reflecting and contemplating how we can better serve the nonprofit industry through en ergy programs and investments. Shannon’s commitment to sustainability has defined her career in the green building industry since she separated from the US Air Force in 2007. She started out as a LEED Consultant\, lear ning the trade from pioneers in the industry at 7group. In this role\, she managed a carbon offset program\, reviewed LEED certifications\, and help ed develop sustainability guidelines for private and government entities.\ n\n \;\n\nBob McGreevy\, P.E.\nOwner and President\, EffectivEnergy So lutions\n\nBob McGreevy is a Registered Professional Engineer with over 40 years of experience in the engineering and design of energy-efficient HVA C solutions for commercial facilities. Bob spent 23 years with York Intern ational where he served as Regional Manager for both the Service and Sales divisions. He then led Trane’s effort to move from equipment manufactur er to solutions provider in the Philadelphia area by providing Energy Audi ts and Engineered Solutions to commercial clients. Bob has worked with som e of the largest energy users on the East Coast\, including Miami Internat ional Airport\, Atlanta Hartsfield Airport\, and Atlantic City Central Ene rgy Plant. He is also Engineer of Record for several of the largest school districts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In 2011\, Bob started EffectivE nergy Solutions. The West Chester based consulting firm specializes in Mas ter Energy Plans that combine energy reduction with renewable energy to he lp customers save money\, simplify operations\, and reduce carbon footprin t.  Bob’s team has worked on C-PACE Energy Conservation Feasibility Stu dies for several projects in the area.\n\n \;\n\nRachel Davis\nSenior Vice President\, Petros PACE Finance\n\nRachel Davis is Senior Vice Presid ent of Sales for Petros PACE Finance. Rachel is based in Houston and overs ees all business development and marketing activities and is responsible f or the growing originations team. She began her career at Reliant Energy\, a Houston based provider of electricity and smart energy services. As a M arketing Manager\, she spent 12 years working with customers and consultan ts managing commodity price risk through electricity contracts in Texas an d the Northeast. Most recently\, Rachel led a national business developmen t team for NRG Energy\, a Fortune 200 energy company\, where along with he r team\, she pursued partnerships for onsite/offsite solar\, wind\, commun ity solar\, energy efficiency and combined heat and power systems with For tune 500 clients. Additionally\, she worked with strategic partner firms i n the energy efficiency sector to develop and implement sales acquisition strategies for thermal energy storage and evaporative pre-cooling solution s for utility programs in California. Rachel graduated with honors from Te xas A&\;M University with a BBA in Marketing.\n\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesef.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/C- PACE-for-Delaware-County-Event-Graphic-1-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-32@thesef.org DTSTART:20211110T130000Z DTEND:20211110T140000Z DTSTAMP:20211103T201312Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/enhancing-your-energy-projects-with-rebates- and-incentives/ SUMMARY:Enhancing Your Energy Projects with Rebates and Incentives DESCRIPTION:Utilities and other state agencies offer energy incentive progr ams and rebates to make energy efficiency more affordable. In Pennsylvania \, the Public Utility Commission implements Act 129\, which aids businesse s and electric utilities to achieve reduced energy consumption and peak el ectric demand. Specifics vary from program to program but often include in centives for HVAC systems\, water heaters\, building insulation\, applianc es\, CHP\, Solar PV\, and lighting. Companies are eligible to apply for re bates and incentives to offset costs of eligible improvements of energy ef ficiency or renewable energy projects. Energy efficiency and reducing ener gy-related expenses can help a company’s bottom line.\n\nDuring this web inar\, representatives will discuss financial incentives for Pennsylvania commercial and industrial customers in the PECO\, PPL\, and First Energy u tility territories.\n\nSpeakers:\n\nSarnai Davaadagva has been an Account Manager at CLEAResult located in Lebanon\, PA\, since 2020.\n\nShe is resp onsible for managing downstream energy efficiency incentive applications f or PPL Business Energy Efficiency Program. In this role\, she provides pro gram outreach and support to customers and contractors who are interested in utilizing available incentives to reduce their project costs.\n\nMaddi Arnott is a Trade Ally Account Manager for the PECO Commercial and Industr ial Solutions program. She provides technical assistance to contractors in terested in securing financial incentives from PECO for their customers' e nergy efficiency projects.\n\nMaddi has over 30 years in the industry with a background in sales\, building operations\, and property management exp ertise. Her experience in the industry and familiarity with delivering ene rgy and cost savings is a key asset for project planning and identifying v alue-adds for energy upgrades for all types of commercial and industrial b usinesses.\n\nAmy Lowman is currently the Program Manager at FirstEnergy.\ n\nShe's been here for the last four years and previously worked in the fi nancial services industry as a Finance Manager. She's located in the Potom ac Edison Williamsport\, Maryland office.\n\nCost to attend: $20\n\nEnergy Service Providers: $10\n\nPlease fill out the below form and wait for an email regarding your registration and payment. You should receive this ema il within one business day after registering. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-33@thesef.org DTSTART:20220218T000000Z DTEND:20220218T000000Z DTSTAMP:20220209T211425Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/c-pace-stakeholder-meetings-announced/ SUMMARY:C-PACE Stakeholder Meetings Announced DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe Sustainable Energy Fund (SEF) and Philadelphia Energy A uthority (PEA) are organizing stakeholder meetings in anticipation of C-PA CE Expansion legislation passing in Pennsylvania.\n\nThe Pennsylvania Hous e and Senate have passed legislation to expand eligibility for C-PACE proj ects. Both the House bill (HR 1760) and Senate bill (SB 635) have made it through their respective chambers. One chamber will need to approve the ot her’s bill before it can be sent to Governor Wolf for signature. We do n ot know when this will happen.\n\nSEF and PEA need to modify the C-PACE Pr ogram Guidelines in order to implement the expansion legislation that incl udes a newly-eligible building type (multifamily) and measures (Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Resiliency). In anticipation of bill passage\, we are s cheduling stakeholder engagement meetings on the newly eligible measures. We are starting with IAQ and Resiliency because\, unlike multifamily\, the y will require developing new technical guidelines. Once the legislation i s passed\, we will schedule the multifamily stakeholder meeting.\n\nAll me etings will be held via Zoom.\n\nYou are invited to attend any or all of t he meetings. We only ask that you register at least 24 hours in advance. T hat way we can be prepared for the number of people attending.\nC-PACE Sta keholder Meetings\nIndoor Air Quality: Friday\, February 18th\, 1:00-3:00 PM EST. Click here to register. You can register for this meeting and the Resiliency meeting simultaneously if you plan to attend both.\n\nResilien cy: Friday\, February 25th\, 1:00-3:00 PM EST. Click here to register. You can register for this meeting and the IAQ meeting simultaneously if you p lan to attend both.\n\nMultifamily: To be scheduled. Please check back he re for updates on meeting dates and times. You may also email cpace@phila energy.org and ask to receive an email when new meetings are scheduled.\nA dditional background on C-PACE\nThe purpose of the C-PACE expansion stakeh older engagement meetings is to gather input from subject matter experts\, C-PACE capital providers\, consumer advocates\, and other interested part ies in a way that everyone has an opportunity for their viewpoint to be ex pressed and heard so that revised C-PACE Program Guidelines can be develop ed which fulfill the intention of the state statute to allow for investmen ts in clean energy\, healthy indoor environments\, and resiliency that ben efit the public good.\n\nDefinitions from the legislation:\n\n“Indoor ai r quality project.”  A project that improves the rated performance in i ndoor air quality by reducing exposure to indoor airborne contaminants.” \n\n“Resiliency improvement.”  Any fixture\, product\, system\, equip ment\, device\, material\, or interacting group thereof intended to increa se resiliency or improve the durability of real property needed to withsta nd natural disasters\, including\, but not limited to\, flood mitigation\, wind resistance\, energy storage\, and microgrids\, as defined by a local government.”\n\n\nPosted in Commercial PACE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-34@thesef.org DTSTART:20220225T000000Z DTEND:20220225T000000Z DTSTAMP:20220209T211709Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/c-pace-stakeholder-meeting/ SUMMARY:C-PACE Stakeholder Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Energy Fund (SEF) and Philadelphia Energy Autho rity (PEA) are organizing stakeholder meetings in anticipation of C-PACE E xpansion legislation passing in Pennsylvania.\n\nThe Pennsylvania House an d Senate have passed legislation to expand eligibility for C-PACE projects . Both the House bill (HR 1760) and Senate bill (SB 635) have made it thro ugh their respective chambers. One chamber will need to approve the other ’s bill before it can be sent to Governor Wolf for signature. We do not know when this will happen.\n\nSEF and PEA need to modify the C-PACE Progr am Guidelines in order to implement the expansion legislation that include s a newly-eligible building type (multifamily) and measures (Indoor Air Qu ality (IAQ) and Resiliency). In anticipation of bill passage\, we are sche duling stakeholder engagement meetings on the newly eligible measures. We are starting with IAQ and Resiliency because\, unlike multifamily\, they w ill require developing new technical guidelines. Once the legislation is p assed\, we will schedule the multifamily stakeholder meeting.\n\nAll meeti ngs will be held via Zoom.\n\nYou are invited to attend any or all of the meetings. We only ask that you register at least 24 hours in advance. That way we can be prepared for the number of people attending.\nC-PACE STAKEH OLDER MEETINGS\nResiliency: Friday\, February 25th\, 1:00-3:00 PM EST. C lick here to register. You can register for this meeting and the IAQ meeti ng simultaneously if you plan to attend both.\n\nMultifamily: To be sched uled. Please check back here for updates on meeting dates and times. You may also email cpace@philaenergy.org and ask to receive an email when new meetings are scheduled.\nADDITIONAL BACKGROUND ON MEETINGS\nThe purpose o f the C-PACE expansion stakeholder engagement meetings is to gather input from subject matter experts\, C-PACE capital providers\, consumer advocate s\, and other interested parties in a way that everyone has an opportunity for their viewpoint to be expressed and heard so that revised C-PACE Prog ram Guidelines can be developed which fulfill the intention of the state s tatute to allow for investments in clean energy\, healthy indoor environme nts\, and resiliency that benefit the public good.\n\nDefinitions from the legislation:\n\nIndoor air quality project: A project that improves the r ated performance in indoor air quality by reducing exposure to indoor airb orne contaminants.\n\nResiliency improvement: Any fixture\, product\, syst em\, equipment\, device\, material\, or interacting group thereof intended to increase resiliency or improve the durability of real property needed to withstand natural disasters\, including\, but not limited to\, flood mi tigation\, wind resistance\, energy storage\, and microgrids\, as defined by a local government. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-35@thesef.org DTSTART:20220323T123000Z DTEND:20220323T133000Z DTSTAMP:20220303T150910Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/monthly-c-pace-webinars/ SUMMARY:Monthly C-PACE Webinar DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvania C-PACE for Property Owners  \n\nJoin us monthly for PA C-PACE program updates for property owners and contractors via webi nar. C-PACE is a powerful financing tool that can pay for energy and water conservation projects\, as well as renewable energy projects for your bui lding. Learn how to use this financing to make considerable capital improv ements that may lower your utility costs.  \n\nMarch 23rd at 12:30-1:30 p m Free \n\nPennsylvania C-PACE Updates\n\nPlease join my meeting from you r computer\, tablet or smartphone.\nhttps://meet.goto.com/468015861\n\nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nUnited States: +1 (408) 650-3123\n\ nAccess Code: 468-015-861\n\nGet the app now and be ready when your firs t meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-36@thesef.org DTSTART:20220427T123000Z DTEND:20220427T133000Z DTSTAMP:20220329T184849Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/monthly-c-pace-webinar/ SUMMARY:Monthly C-PACE Webinar DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvania C-PACE for Property Owners  \n\nJoin us monthly for PA C-PACE program updates for property owners and contractors via webi nar. C-PACE is a powerful financing tool that can pay for energy and water conservation projects\, as well as renewable energy projects for your bui lding. Learn how to use this financing to make considerable capital improv ements that may lower your utility costs.  \n\nApril 27 at 12:30-1:30 pm Free \n\nPennsylvania C-PACE Updates\n\nPlease Reister for the FREE even t\, we simply want to know who will be joining us:\n\n[gravityform id="8" title="true" description="true"]\n\n \;\n\nPlease join my meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone.\nhttps://meet.goto.com/468015861\n\ nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nUnited States: +1 (408) 650-312 3\n\nAccess Code: 468-015-861\n\nGet the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-45@thesef.org DTSTART:20220518T100000Z DTEND:20220518T130000Z DTSTAMP:20220421T140302Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/annual-public-meeting-2022/ SUMMARY:Annual Public Meeting DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person meeting\, there is no option for virtual a ttendance. Those who plan to attend will need to fill out the registration form below.\n\nDuring the annual meeting\, attendees will hear the Chairm an’s Report\, discuss the Election of Officers\, and listen to the Presi dent’s Report.\n\nFor any questions\, call our main office at 610.264.44 40.\n\n[gravityform id="9" title="true" description="true"] LOCATION:Sustainable Energy Fund Headquarters\, 4250 Independence Dr Ste 10 0\, Schnecksville\, Pennsylvania\, 18078\, Lehigh Valley\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4250 Independence Dr Ste 10 0\, Schnecksville\, Pennsylvania\, 18078\, Lehigh Valley\, United States;X -APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sustainable Energy Fund Headquarters:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-37@thesef.org DTSTART:20220525T123000Z DTEND:20220525T133000Z DTSTAMP:20220517T111546Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/monthly-c-pace-webinar-2/ SUMMARY:Monthly C-PACE Webinar DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvania C-PACE for Property Owners  \n\nJoin us monthly for PA C-PACE program updates for property owners and contractors via webi nar. C-PACE is a powerful financing tool that can pay for energy and water conservation projects\, as well as renewable energy projects for your bui lding. Learn how to use this financing to make considerable capital improv ements that may lower your utility costs.  \n\nMay 25 at 12:30-1:30 pm F ree \n\nPennsylvania C-PACE Updates\n\nPlease Reister for the FREE event\ , we simply want to know who will be joining us:\n\n[gravityform id="8" ti tle="true" description="true"]\n\n \;\n\nPlease join my meeting from y our computer\, tablet or smartphone.\nhttps://meet.goto.com/468015861\n\nY ou can also dial in using your phone.\nUnited States: +1 (408) 650-3123\ n\nAccess Code: 468-015-861\n\nGet the app now and be ready when your fi rst meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-39@thesef.org DTSTART:20220727T123000Z DTEND:20220727T133000Z DTSTAMP:20220517T111629Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/monthly-c-pace-webinar-4/ SUMMARY:Monthly C-PACE Webinar DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvania C-PACE for Property Owners  \n\nJoin us monthly for PA C-PACE program updates for property owners and contractors via webi nar. C-PACE is a powerful financing tool that can pay for energy and water conservation projects\, as well as renewable energy projects for your bui lding. Learn how to use this financing to make considerable capital improv ements that may lower your utility costs.  \n\nJuly 27 at 12:30-1:30 pm F ree \n\nPennsylvania C-PACE Updates\n\nPlease Reister for the FREE event\ , we simply want to know who will be joining us:\n\n[gravityform id="8" ti tle="true" description="true"]\n\n \;\n\nPlease join my meeting from y our computer\, tablet or smartphone.\nhttps://meet.goto.com/468015861\n\nY ou can also dial in using your phone.\nUnited States: +1 (408) 650-3123\ n\nAccess Code: 468-015-861\n\nGet the app now and be ready when your fi rst meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-40@thesef.org DTSTART:20220824T123000Z DTEND:20220824T133000Z DTSTAMP:20220517T111644Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/monthly-c-pace-webinar-5/ SUMMARY:Monthly C-PACE Webinar DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvania C-PACE for Property Owners  \n\nJoin us monthly for PA C-PACE program updates for property owners and contractors via webi nar. C-PACE is a powerful financing tool that can pay for energy and water conservation projects\, as well as renewable energy projects for your bui lding. Learn how to use this financing to make considerable capital improv ements that may lower your utility costs.  \n\nAugust 24 at 12:30-1:30 pm Free \n\nPennsylvania C-PACE Updates\n\nPlease Reister for the FREE even t\, we simply want to know who will be joining us:\n\n[gravityform id="8" title="true" description="true"]\n\n \;\n\nPlease join my meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone.\nhttps://meet.goto.com/468015861\n\ nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nUnited States: +1 (408) 650-312 3\n\nAccess Code: 468-015-861\n\nGet the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-47@thesef.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230219 DTSTAMP:20230221T145228Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/esp-experience-growth-amid-adversity/ SUMMARY:ESP Experience: Growth Amid Adversity DESCRIPTION:The Energy Service Provider network is a group of reliable\, hi ghly trained practitioners. Specializing in energy efficiency\, renewable and sustainable energy projects. The Energy Service Provider Experience br ings this group together for a weekend of educational seminars and network ing opportunities to help your business.\n\nEnergy Service Providers Only. Learn about our ESP network today (link) https://thesef.org/energy-servic e-providers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-46@thesef.org DTSTART:20230228T081500Z DTEND:20230228T103000Z DTSTAMP:20230221T144614Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/smart-energy-initiative/ SUMMARY:Smart Energy Initiative DESCRIPTION:SEF staff will be attending SEI (Smart Energy Initiative) 11th Annual Energy Briefing. We hope to see you there.\n\nLink: https://smarten ergypa.org/february-28-2023-11th-annual-energy-briefing-815-1030-a-m/4569/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-48@thesef.org DTSTART:20230309T140000Z DTEND:20230309T143000Z DTSTAMP:20230223T160114Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/pennsylvania-c-pace-monthly-meeting/ SUMMARY:Pennsylvania C-PACE Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Monthly CPACE Webinars – 2nd Thursday of the Month at 2 pm Fr ee\n\nThe PA C-PACE team is available monthly to share program updates and insights for property owners. Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy ( C-PACE) is a powerful financing tool for property owners to obtain long-te rm financing for energy efficiency\, renewable energy\, water conservation \, resiliency\, and indoor air quality projects.\n\nThis month\, meet the SEF staff that assists with the CPACE program and hear the latest updates on the expansion in PA CPACE Counties. \n\nRegister Here\n\n\nhttps://eve nts.teams.microsoft.com/event/2a856073-d6c4-44d4-b3f1-11f45a843e9b@14aa7af 0-48fc-4704-9c66-eba8cdda494a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-49@thesef.org DTSTART:20230406T090000Z DTEND:20230406T120000Z DTSTAMP:20230328T142808Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/reading-berks-manufacturers-sustainability-r esource-roundtable/ SUMMARY:Reading & Berks Manufacturer’s Sustainability Resource Roundtable DESCRIPTION:\n\nAre you a small or medium-sized manufacturer based in Readi ng or Berks County interested in energy efficiency?\n\nThe Sustainability Division at Reading Public Works\, along with PennTAP\, Penn State Sustain able Communities Collaborative\, and Sustainable Energy Fund\, is hosting a roundtable about what programs are available to you to help your company become more energy efficient! Attendees will leave with the knowledge and resources to reduce their energy costs and invest in their company’s su stainable future.\n\nLocation\nBerks Nature\n575 St. Bernadine St\nReading \, PA\n\nDownload Agenda PDF\n\n[gravityform id="10" title="trye" descript ion="false" ajax="true"]\n\n \; LOCATION:Berks Nature\, 575 St Bernardine St\, Reading\, PA \, 19607\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=575 St Bernardine St\, Read ing\, PA \, 19607\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Berks Nature: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-50@thesef.org DTSTART:20230413T140000Z DTEND:20230413T143000Z DTSTAMP:20230221T151205Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/pennsylvania-c-pace/ SUMMARY:Pennsylvania C-PACE DESCRIPTION:Monthly CPACE Webinars – 2nd Thursday of the Month at 2 pm Fr ee\n\nJoin us monthly for PA C-PACE program updates for property owners. C -PACE is a powerful financing tool that can pay for energy and water conse rvation projects\, as well as renewable energy projects for your building. Learn how to use this financing to make considerable capital improvements that may lower your utility costs. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-51@thesef.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230420 DTSTAMP:20230221T150412Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/2023-csi-expo/ SUMMARY:2023 CSI Expo DESCRIPTION:SEF staff will be attending 2023 CSI Expo with the CSI of the G reater Lehigh Valley. We hop to see you there.\n\nLink: https://greaterleh ighvalleycsi.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-52@thesef.org DTSTART:20230428T080000Z DTEND:20230428T103000Z DTSTAMP:20230221T150448Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/lehigh-valley-sustainability-summit/ SUMMARY:Lehigh Valley Sustainability Summit DESCRIPTION:Lehigh Valley Sustainability Summit presented by the Chamber of the Greater Lehigh Valley\n\nSustainable Energy Fund is excited to sponso r this event. Join us (link)\n\nhttps://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events /The2023%20Energy%20%20Environment%20Summit-838703/details END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-53@thesef.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230531 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230603 DTSTAMP:20230525T171335Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/showcase-for-commerce/ SUMMARY:Showcase for Commerce DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Energy Fund will exhibit at the 32nd Annual Showcas e for Commerce. We hope to see you there. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-54@thesef.org DTSTART:20230606T090000Z DTEND:20230606T100000Z DTSTAMP:20230525T171547Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/understanding-c-pace-commerical-property-acc essed-clean-energy/ SUMMARY:Understanding C-PACE: Commerical Property Accessed Clean Energy DESCRIPTION:Register through the Central PA Chamber\n\nhttps://centralpacha mber.com/events/seminar-training-understanding-cpace/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-55@thesef.org DTSTART:20230608T080000Z DTEND:20230608T163000Z DTSTAMP:20230525T171700Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/2nd-annual-sustainability-conference/ SUMMARY:2nd Annual Sustainability Conference DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Energy Fund will be attending Delaware County’s 2 nd Annual Sustainability Conference. We hope to see you there.\n\nhttps:// www.eventbrite.com/e/delaware-countys-2nd-annual-sustainability-conference -tickets-589978079317 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-56@thesef.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230625 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230629 DTSTAMP:20230525T171815Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/making-room-housing-for-a-vibrant-community/ SUMMARY:Making Room: Housing for a Vibrant Community DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Energy Fund will exhibit at Making Room: Housing fo r a Vibrant Community. We hope to see you there.\n\nhttps://padowntown.org /conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-57@thesef.org DTSTART:20230712T110000Z DTEND:20230712T120000Z DTSTAMP:20230710T151942Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency-new-i ncentives-and-savings-opportunities/ SUMMARY:Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency: New Incentives and Savings Opportunities DESCRIPTION:Register below to join us on July 12th @ 11am to hear firsthand the highlighted changes with your local utility company to provide update s to the PA ACT 129 for commercial developers and contractors on the savin gs for energy efficiency\, renewable energy upgrades and saving opportunit ies on tax benefits with the Inflation Reduction Act significant expansion s to the 179D.\n\nWednesday\, July 12th  11:00 am - 12:00 pm\n\nModerator : Renee Riley\, SEF\n\nPanelists:\n\nMaddie Arnott\, PECO - Ways to Save\n \nJoe Walter\, PPL - Downstream Prescriptive &\; Custom Program\n\nRand y Levan\, PPL- Instant Discounts Program\n\nChad Moore\, Square K Energy S olutions - 179D-Commercial Building Energy-Efficient Tax Deduction and IRA significant expansions to the 179D\n\n \;\n\nRegister:\n\n[gravityfor m id="13" title="false" description="false"] END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-63@thesef.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230921 DTSTAMP:20230913T153701Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/industry-event-collaborative-conference/ SUMMARY:Industry Event: Collaborative Conference DESCRIPTION:Join SEF staff at PANO's (the Pennsylvania Association of Nonpr ofit Organizations) Collaborative Conference in Altoona\, PA\n\n \;\n\ nJoin PANO and conference partners Alliance for Nonprofit Resources (ANR )\, the Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership (GPNP)\, and Villanova University IN PERSON this September for Landing the Plane (Without Wrec king It)!\n\nFor more information: Collaborative Conference\n\n\n\n*This i s not a Sustainable Energy Fund event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-64@thesef.org DTSTART:20230926T073000Z DTEND:20230926T133000Z DTSTAMP:20230913T155153Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/industry-event-chester-county-sustainability -summit/ SUMMARY:Industry Event: Chester County Sustainability Summit DESCRIPTION:Join SEF!\n\nChester County is holding its first-ever Sustainab ility Summit on Tuesday\, September 26 from 7:30 am – 1:30 pm at Penn St ate Great Valley’s Conference Center to support implementation of the co unty's Climate Action Plan. Come get inspired by the innovative sustainabi lity efforts of organizations in our area\, network with other organizatio ns and businesses tackling sustainability challenges\, and get the informa tion you need to advance sustainability in your organization\, business\, or in your own personal life! This event is free of charge and lunch will be provided for all registrants. To learn more and register\, visit https: //www.chescoplanning.org/AboutUs/SustainabilitySummit.cfm.\n\n \;\n\n* This is not a Sustainable Energy Fund event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-61@thesef.org DTSTART:20230926T173000Z DTEND:20230926T203000Z DTSTAMP:20230905T171158Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/net-zero-energy-building-tour-and-presentati on-with-marea/ SUMMARY:Net Zero Energy Building Tour and Presentation with MAREA DESCRIPTION:Join the Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Association (MAREA) for their in-person tour of our net zero energy building!\n\nSee how solar PV\ , solar thermal\, sustainable building design and materials all integrate into a net-zero energy-use building. Following the tour\, Larry Eighmy\, C hairman of the SEF Board\, will present “Tools for Living More Sustainab ly”.\n\nThis event is free to attend\, but preregistration is required. The registration form can be found on MAREA's website linked here.\n\nAgen da: \n\n5:30 PM to 6:00 PM- Refreshments and Networking\n\n6:00 PM to 7:1 5 PM- Building Presentation and Tour\n\n7:15 PM to 8:00 PM- "Tools for Liv ing More Sustainably" and Q&\;A\nThis event will be held at SEF's Net Z ero Energy Building: 4250 Independence Drive\, Schnecksville\, Pennsylvani a 18078. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesef.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SE F-NZB-Exterior_3.png LOCATION:SEF Net Zero Building\, 4250 Independence Drive\, Schnecksville\, PA\, 18078\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4250 Independence Drive\, S chnecksville\, PA\, 18078\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=SEF N et Zero Building:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1-65@thesef.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231004 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231005 DTSTAMP:20230913T155847Z URL:https://thesef.org/events/energy-efficiency-day/ SUMMARY:Energy Efficiency Day DESCRIPTION:On October 4\, 2023\, a growing network of advocates\, companie s\, government agencies\, utilities and others will showcase the benefits of energy efficiency during the 7th annual nationwide Energy Efficiency Da y. Learn more here.\n\n \;\n\n END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR