Capital Region Chapter

Introducing ZEOS-AI (The Operating System for Building Compliance and Energy Optimization) - ReWire
2026-01-16 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | CHA Consulting, Inc, 3 winners circle, Albany, New York, 12205, United States
Lee Evans will be presenting on the use of AI-powered software and hands-on energy advisory services to simplify the entire clean-energy journey—from understanding your carbon footprint to implementing solar, batteries, EV, and efficiency projects. Come and learn about the emerging role of AI-enabled RTEM & DER Orchestration and how they are essential to scaling savings, compliance, and decarbonization. The presentation will also take a look into real world case studies to demonstrate how the platform translates data into action.

Our presenter, Lee Evans, is the Head of Business Development for ReWire Group. Lee is a clean energy business development executive with more than a decade of experience advancing energy efficiency, EV charging infrastructure, community solar, rooftop solar, and energy management technology across the Northeast. Co-founder of ReWire and architect of its customer acquisition and strategic partnership model. Known for making complex energy topics accessible and building high-trust relationships with multifamily, commercial, mixed-use, and faith-based organizations. Has occasionally spoken at clean-energy events and served on industry panels. Earlier career includes senior leadership roles at GlaxoSmithKline where he developed expertise in strategy, execution, and team development.

This Lunch & Learn style event will be hosted by our partners CHA Consulting, Inc at 3 Winners Circle, Albany, NY, 12205. AEE CR would also like to thank both CHA and NYSSPE for sponsoring the PDH credits for this event.

Wastewater Energy Transfer - SHARC
2025-11-14 11:30 - 13:00 | CHA Consulting, Inc, 3 winners circle, Albany, New York, 12205, United States
Aaron Miller from SHARC will present on Wastewater Energy Transfer systems. Wastewater represents one of the most underutilized renewable thermal resources within our communities and facilities. This session introduces SHARC Energy’s Wastewater Energy Transfer (WET) systems—engineered to harvest and reuse the inherent thermal value of municipal, commercial, and onsite wastewater as both a heat source and heat sink for space conditioning and domestic hot water. Through detailed case studies, including district energy networks, affordable housing retrofits, and institutional facilities, attendees will explore system architectures and integration with geothermal, heat pumps, and other hydronic systems driving measurable carbon and cost reductions across the built environment.

Aaron Miller is a seasoned professional with extensive experience working on both sides of the energy meter. He has spent the last decade focused primarily on deploying deep energy efficiency retrofits in multi-family residential, commercial, and industrial buildings across the United States and Canada.

This Lunch & Learn style event will be hosted by our partners CHA Consulting, Inc at 3 Winners Circle, Albany, NY, 12205. AEE CR would also like to thank both CHA and NYSSPE for sponsoring the PDH credits for this event.

6th Annual AEE Track Day
2025-08-28 12:30 - 17:00 | Saratoga Race Track, 267 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York, 12866
Come Join us for a networking day at the Saratoga Race Track for AEE Capital Region’s 6th Annual Track Day! A special Thank You to our sponsors: F.W. Webb, J.W. Danforth Company, and Tech Valley Engineering pllc.

We’ve stepped it up this time and gotten the Big Red Spring Tent for this event! Please see the link below for the exact location of the tent.

For more information about parking and the facility: https://www.nyra.com/saratoga/visit/grounds-map/

Schedule

12:30 PM AEE Track Day Event Kick-off and Lunch

1:10PM Post time of Race 1

Event is Sold Out! Thank you to everyone who signed up, we look forward to seeing you Thursday!

Note: Ticket pick-up instructions will be e-mailed to attendees before the event

Industrial Heat Pumps - Piller
2025-06-06 11:30 - 13:00 | CHA Consulting, Inc, 3 Winners Circle, Albany, New York, 12205, United States
Caldwell Reed from Piller TSC Blower Corporation will present on Industrial Heat Pumps. The presentation will focus on the profitable decarbonization of steam driven industrial processes showcasing multiple case studies that resulted in reduced energy consumption, lower operating costs and short payback periods.

Caldwell Reed has spent over a decade helping industrial-scale end users implement capital improvement projects as a Process Engineer, Project Manager and Sales Manager, and has excelled in delivering innovative solutions. In his current role as Vice President of Sales & Project Management for Piller TSC Blower Corporation, Caldwell and his team are a valuable asset for industrial producers that want to profitably reduce their Scope 1 Emissions. As an advocate for thermal energy decarbonization, he strives to drive growth within the industry through heat recovery with Mechanical Vapor Compression.

This Lunch & Learn style event will be hosted by our partners CHA Consulting, Inc at 3 Winners Circle, Albany, NY, 12205. AEE CR would also like to thank both CHA and NYSSPE for sponsoring the PDH credits for this event.

NY-GEO & AEE Capital Region - Networking Event
2025-04-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Spa City Tap and Barrel, 13 Caroline St, Saratoga Springs, New York, 12866, United States
We are excited to invite you to a special networking event hosted by the AEE Capital Region Chapter, in association with the NY Geo Conference.

This Happy Hour Networking Event invites attendees of the NY-GEO conference to come out and network with AEE Capital Region chapter members. Food, which has graciously been sponsored by F.W. Webb, and Drinks will be provided with a general admission ticket.

Tour of Energy Catalyst's Troy Factory
2025-02-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Energy Catalyst Technologies, 60 113th Street, Troy, New York, 12182, United States
We are excited to invite you to a comprehensive tour of the Energy Catalyst’s Troy Factory. Our visit will begin with a 30-minute presentation on the innovative Heat Pump product by The Energy Catalyst, highlighting their unique position in the industry. This will be followed by a brief Q&A session with Matt Desmarais, the Founder of Energy Catalyst.

Presentation Learning Objectives:

Understanding multi-condenser refrigeration technology and the refrigeration cycle.

Best practices for retrofitting existing buildings with water source heat pumps and geothermal designs.

Insights into the heat pump manufacturing processes.

Following the presentation, we will tour the factory floor, where you will witness a live demonstration of a heat pump in action. Attendees will have the opportunity to observe the manufacturing line, including the process of making a twister. The tour will also feature a look at the grouting equipment used in the geothermal industry.

Approved for 1.5 PDH.

4:30 to 6pm Happy hour location TBD.

Tour sponsored by NYSPE Capital District, and PDH sponsored by CHA.

Matthew is a 2013 graduate of Clarkson University, with degree in Mechanical Engineering. After working in the HVAC industry in NY for 4 years, he worked internationally for EcoGreen Energy in France, Spain and Belgium as an industrial energy recovery engineer and project developer. Notable projects include Stella Artois Brewery, Coca Cola and Valeo. Matt started Energy Catalyst in 2019 and has presented at NY GEO, Association of Energy Engineers and The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) on the topics of geothermal and high efficiency technologies. Energy Catalyst is a proud member of IGSHPA and is a NYSERDA Certified Approved Geothermal Contractor. Energy Catalyst was a NYGEO Top Job Finalist in 2022 and contest judge in 2023 and 2024.Matthew is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP), and has a EIT with intention to take the Professional Engineering exam in the next 6 months. Matt has filed 2 utility patents in geothermal and heat pump technology.

ASHRAE 15 and VRF A2L Refrigerant Design
2024-11-22 11:30 - 13:30 | National Grid, 1125 Broadway, Menands, New York, 12204, United States
Jason Filler from F.W Webb will be presenting on ASHRAE Standard 15 which reviews the standards to ensure the safe design, construction, installation and operation of refrigeration systems. The presentation will cover the latest updates for A2L refrigerants, their impact on VRF equipment, design and the best practices for compliance in VRF systems.

Jason Filler is a leading Sales Engineer with F.W. Webb, where he specializes in geothermal and VRF projects and high-efficiency HVAC solutions. With over a decade of expertise, Jason has been instrumental in designing and retrofitting geothermal systems in educational institutions, particularly in K-12 schools and universities. His extensive work includes collaborating with design engineers to integrate advanced heat pump and heat recovery chiller systems that support sustainable, energy-conscious environments.

This Lunch & Learn style event will be hosted by our partners National Grid at 1125 Broadway, Menands, NY. AEE CR would also like to thank both CHA and NYSSPE for sponsoring the PDH credits for this event.

Nuclear Fusion: Powering the Future of Energy Generation
2024-10-25 11:30 - 13:30 | CHA Consulting, Inc, 3 winners circle, Albany, New York, 12205, United States
Jackie Farnsworth from Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) will be presenting at our first Fall Event for 2024! CFS is at the forefront of transforming power generation through nuclear fusion. Founded in 2018 as a spin-off from MIT, CFS is developing compact fusion power plants that promise to deliver clean, abundant, and cost-effective energy. Their innovative approach utilizes high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnets in their SPARC project, aiming to achieve net energy gain from fusion reactions. This breakthrough technology is set to pave the way for ARC, the first commercially viable fusion power plant, which could revolutionize the energy industry by providing a sustainable and powerful alternative to traditional fossil fuels.

Jacqueline Farnsworth is a lead systems engineer at CFS, where she focuses on the design, build, and testing of SPARC, a cutting-edge tokamak aiming to make fusion energy a reality. She started at CFS in 2021 when the project was at the conceptual design phase and has brought SPARC all the way to where it is in the installation phase today. Previously, she worked in facility commissioning and the automotive industry, developing expertise in systems integration and deployment. She now uses that diverse expertise in advancing fusion technology and creating a sustainable energy future.

This Lunch & Learn style event will be hosted by our partners CHA Consulting, Inc at 3 Winners Circle in Albany. AEE CR would also like to thank both CHA and NYSSPE for sponsoring the PDH credits for this event.

AEE TRACK DAY
2024-08-15 12:00 - 17:00 | Saratoga Race Track, 267 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York, 12866
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Please join us for a day at the races. This is our annual fun event to kick off our Fall season. Ticket holders receive admission, lunch (burgers/hot dogs and snacks), and refreshments. Feel free to bring your own cooler to share adult beverages.

Tickets will be held at will call. If purchasing multiple General Admission tickets, please add each individual name to the ticket order.

This year we are requesting sponsors, who’s funding will help us provide reduced costs on future events and free PDH credits.

Note that the rain date will be the following day.

Hudson Valley Community College North Symposium
2024-03-27 08:00 - 18:00 | HVCC North Campus, 345 Hermes Road, Malta, New York, 12020, United States
Note: No PDH available for Tracks A, C, & D due to unforeseen circumstances.

6 PDH available for Track B at additional cost.

Gold Sponsorships are still available for Lunch, & Net Zero training! Reach out to matt@new-sustainability.com for questions about sponsorship and unique ticket options.

2nd Annual Tour of the Albany Pine Bush
2023-11-07 14:30 - 17:30 | Albany Pine Bush, 195 New Karner Rd, Albany, New York, 12205, United States
Due to popular demand, we are making this an annual event!

Come at 2:30pm to network and enjoy the visitor’s center. Our 1 hour guided tour will promptly start at 3pm (the visitor center closes at 4pm). From there, we will continue the networking at BJ’s Brewhouse for happy hour until 5:30.

AEE Track Day!
2023-08-03 12:00 - 17:00 | Saratoga Race Track, https://www.nyra.com/saratoga/, New York, United States
Please join us for a day at the races. This is our annual fun event to kick off our Fall season. Ticket holders receive admission, lunch (sandwiches and snacks), and refreshments. Feel free to bring your own cooler to share adult beverages.

Tickets will be held at will call. If purchasing multiple General Admission tickets, please add each individual name to the ticket order.

This year we are requesting sponsors, who’s funding will help us provide reduced costs on future events and free PDH credits.

ASHRAE & AEE JOIN FORCES: HYBRID VRF Dinner
2023-04-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Albany Pump Station, 19 Quackenbush Square, Albany, New York, 12207, United States
Description

To continue our heat pump series two months ago at National Grid, join ASHRAE and AEE for an exciting introduction to the newest version of VRF technology – Hybrid VRF! This innovative system is a combination of VRF and hydronic systems that provides a solution to ASHRAE 15/34 concerns, while still maintaining the design flexibility of traditional VRF systems.

The presenter, Evan Bissonnette, is an experienced Area Sales Manager on the commercial team for Mitsubishi Electric, serving the Greater Boston area. With over eight years of experience in the HVAC industry, Evan provides technical assistance for all Mitsubishi products and has an in-depth understanding of the latest advancements in the industry.

During this event, Evan will discuss the industry drivers behind Hybrid VRF technology, as well as the components that make up the system. He will also cover HVRF operation, piping options, water side accessories and components, and installation considerations.

Whether you’re an engineer, distributor, contractor, or simply interested in the latest developments in the HVAC industry, this event is not to be missed. Don’t miss your chance to learn about the latest advancements in VRF technology and how it can benefit your projects. Register today to secure your spot

Happy Hour starts at 5PM!

Indoor Air Quality in a Post Pandemic World: Getting Back to the Basics
2023-03-07 11:45 - 13:15 | Hedley Building, 433 River Street, Troy, New York, 12180, United States
Jeremy McDonald of Guth DeConzo hosts AEE at the Hedley Building as we learn about IAQ best practices, control strategies, new technologies, and case studies.

We will be trying something new this month, where we will let you order what you want for lunch at the River Street Market (or you can bring your own). See vendors at the website below. Please arrive early enough to order your food so that the presentation can start at 12pm.

Heat Pump: Variable Refrigerant Flow
2023-02-10 11:50 - 13:00 | National Grid, 1125 Broadway, Albany, New York, 12204, United States
Join AEE at the National Grid offices in Albany, NY where Daikin International will present on new Heat Pump technologies.

AEE & CWEEL Networking @ The Bunker Clifton Park
2023-01-05 16:00 - 18:00 | The Bunker (Village Plaza Mall – Hannaford – off of Exit 9), 19 Clifton Country Rd Suite 1,, Clifton Park, NY 12065, New York, 12065, United States
AEE-CR is collaborating with the Council of Women in Energy and Environmental Leadership (CWEEL) for a networking event. This meet and greet will be fun filled that includes a chance to learn how to play golf if you are new, or to improve your game.

Golfing is a well-established business networking activity that offers great opportunities to develop those important relationships with clients, suppliers, and management. Many organizations and charities offer golfing events that are great chances to mingle and enjoy some outdoor air.

There will be appetizers available and a cash bar. All golfing equipment is provided and two large private screens for the Indoor Golf simulator. An on-site local golf pro will be available to provide assistance to all levels.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
2022-12-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Clough Harbor Associates, 3 Winners Circle, Albany, New York, 12205, United States
Electric vehicle market adoption is upon us due to NYS climate legislation and consumer trends. Fueling paradigms will change. What does this mean for the electric grid, and what are the programs available to help with the rollout of critical infrastructure? Join AEE-CR and SemaConnect at the Clough Harbor Associates (CHA) Office for this presentation and lunch.
