Austin and San Antonio
Chapter of the
Association of Energy Engineers
December 2014
Volume 9, Issue 12
Note From President
Inside this issue:
November Presentation
2
On The Scene
3
Calendar
3
Meeting Location
4
Chapter Information
5
Join Us!
6
Energy Index
Converting Energy Audits
to Business Plans
2-Hour Distance Learning
Seminar
Earns 0.2 CEU / 2 PDH
0.4 AEE credits toward
re-certification
Presented in one 2-hour live
online session
New Program Starts January 9
presented by
Hello again Austin San Antonio Chapter
members. As I come
to the end of my first
year as a semi-retired
human I must admit
my free time is as
short as usual during
this mad dash towards another new
and UT Student Eneryear.
gy Challenge at our
new San Antonio venI missed last month’s ue, Clear Springs Seajaw dropping tour and food Restaurant. The
Chapter is providing
free lunch hosted at
free onion rings and
Midas Green Technolthere will be prizes to
ogies. Much thanks
raffle off as well. Also,
to Midas for hosting
we will hold our annuand providing lunch. al election for Board
members for 2015.
Hopefully we will
have a great turn out
for our Holiday bash
Please remember that
in an effort to keep
our monthly Chapter
meetings informative,
we will buy the member’s lunch that recommends a future
speaker.
Have a great month,
and best wishes for a
Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year!
Frank Richards
Austin–San Antonio
AEE Chapter Interim
President
Austin and San Antonio
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December Presentation
1st and 2nd Place Winners of the
University of Texas Alternative Energy Challenge
1st and 2nd Place Winning teams will present an overview of their projects as well as the challenges and
hurdles that they faced in the design and implementation of their concepts. The Alternative Energy Challenge is a bi-annual competition hosted by the Engineers for a Sustainable World at the University of Texas
at Austin for students to create novel ideas for the generation of power using sustainable and renewable
methods. Please welcome and support this years’ teams. http://eswutstorage.wix.com/esw-ut#!alternative-energy-
challenge-aec/cngz
Team 1:
Team 2:
Team Gibbs Free Energy
Voltaic
Environmentally Adaptable Actuators (EAAs) A Practical and Affordable Solar Powered
Vehicle for Everyday Commutes.
EEAs for renewable energy needs. Initial focus is on
passive solar panel solar tracking,
but the product has applications in agriculture and
residential climate control as well.
Members: Andy Patel (lead), Dakota Stormer
“Voltaic” is a solar charged, electric-assist, recumbent tricycle, powered not only by an electric motor
but also by human pedaling.
The vehicle will be able to reach speeds of 25 mph
and drive distances of more than 20 miles per
charge, enabling riders to travel lengths previously
thought too far for biking or walking.
Members: Ashwin Ramdas, David Sandler
Austin and San Antonio
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On The Scene
Photos by Miles Abernathy
Our November chapter meeting was
held at Midas Green Tech in Austin,
TX and featured a presentation and
tour of facility/technology employed.
A big THANK YOU to Jim Koen and
staff for great opportunity to see up
and coming technology as well as
providing lunch!!
2014 Calendar
Month
Subject
Location
December
Holiday Luncheon /UT Engineering Challenge
New Braunfels, TX
January
Watch For 2015 Calendar!!
TBD
Do you know of a technology or a tour that would be of interest to our chapter membership? The board of directors welcomes your
ideas and thoughts. Our chapter is only as good as the membership makes it...it is your chapter, please participate and provide input
into the selection of presentations and tours! If your recommendation is used...it’s good for a free lunch for you!
Contact Program Director Adam Jalani [email protected] with your ideas!
Austin and San Antonio
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The Location for December
Meeting will be:
Clear Springs Restaurant
1692 Hwy. 46 South
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Our December end of year celebration will be held at Clear Springs Restaurant in New Braunfels, Texas. World famous onion ring appetizers
and raffle prizes compliments of chapter BOD will begin at 11:30 AM.
Visit Clear Springs website http://clearspringsrestaurant.com/newbraunfels/ to view menu options available. This will make your decisions easier the day of event! For directions to Clear Springs, please see
chapter website at: www.txaee.org Hope to see you there!
Understanding Engineers...Take 12
Artist meets Architect meets Structural Engineer meets Electrical Engineer...
Newsletter Comments? Contact: Bruce Dschuden at [email protected]
Volume 9, Issue 12
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2014 Officers
Frank Richards
Frank Richards
Karma Nilsson
Linda Rickard
Adam Jilani
Norman Muraya
Bruce Dschuden
President (Acting)
Past President
Vice President
Treasurer
Membership
Programs
Scholarships
Newsletter
Miles Abernathy
Historian/Photographer
Vacant
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Our Mission:

Advance the professional careers and the common purposes of its members. Facilitate networking, social exchange and training.

Present and discuss energy, environmental topics, and members’ ideas. Stay abreast of fast
changing developments. Anticipate their future.
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Disseminate information to the trade and to the general public via meetings, publications, trade
shows and presentations.

Build an exciting, expanding chapter
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Cooperate with other AEE chapters and related organizations.

Promote energy efficiency.

Promote renewable resources
Join Us at Our Next
Meeting!
Date: 9 December 2014
Time: 11:30 - 1:00
Location:
We’re On The Web!!
Follow us @TXAEE!
Clear Springs Restaurant
1692 Hwy. 46 South
New Braunfels, TX 78130
830.629.3775
Austin and San Antonio
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MEMBERSHIP INVOICE
Austin/San Antonio Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers
http://www.txaee.org
___________________
Date
Local Chapter Dues for 2015
New Member
$ 30.00
Renewal
Discount AEE International
(Attach Coupon to this Form)
Please fill out the following information.
Name:
______________________________________________________
Company:
______________________________________________________
Address:
______________________________________________________
City/State/Zip:
______________________________________________________
Business Phone: ______________________________________________________
FAX:
______________________________________________________
E-mail Address: ______________________________________________________
Suggested Speaker Topic or Tour: ________________________________________
Chapter meetings typically are held the 4th Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. Location
for the meetings is posted on the Austin/San Antonio AEE Web Site
http://www.txaee.org/calendar.htm. Look forward to informative, professional, and
educational presentations in the energy field, plus field trips to various locations in Austin
and San Antonio.
Remit to:
Austin AEE
PMB 287
815-A Brazos Street
Austin, TX 78701-2509
For inquiries regarding this invoice please contact:
Karma Nilsson at 210-353-2815 or [email protected]
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Method of payment
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