How to Read a Utility Bill & Benchmark Your Facility’s Energy Use

Mondays in June | Noon - 1 PM CST

Join the Wisconsin Energy Partnership for this 4-part webinar series that will help your company improve energy efficiency and start planning for renewable energy.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Jenny Brinker is a project manager at GDS Associates, Inc. with over 15 years of experience in energy management. She has performed hundreds of commercial and agricultural energy audits for utility and government programs. A former technical college instructor, Jenny taught courses on building automation and renewable energy, and has studied energy storage in Germany and sustainability in Belize. She holds a master’s degree in Land Resources and Energy Analysis and Policy from UW–Madison and is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) and NABCEP PV Associate.

Monday, June 9, Noon-1 pm
How to Read a Utility Bill & Benchmark Your Facility’s Energy Use
This webinar will explore how to read a commercial/industrial utility bill, understand demand charges, and the benefits of benchmarking your facility’s energy use to identify savings opportunities and improve efficiency.

Monday, June 16, Noon-1 pm
LED Lighting and Beyond: Savings with LED’s and Smart Lighting Controls
Learn the fundamentals of LED lighting, including fixture types, color temperature, and dimming techniques, along with smart lighting strategies like occupancy/vacancy sensors and daylighting controls to enhance energy efficiency and comfort.

Monday, June 23, Noon-1 pm
Solar PV 101: System Basics, Life Cycle Costs, Current Incentives
This webinar will cover the key components of solar electric systems, how to size arrays for optimal performance and payback, real-world examples from commercial and industrial buildings, and current incentives to help reduce installation costs.

Monday, June 30 Noon- 1 pm
What’s Using Energy? Save Energy Costs with Sub-Meters and Sensors
Discover how sub-meters and sensors can transform your energy management strategy in this webinar on monitoring energy use. Learn about different types of data loggers, real-world applications for tracking consumption, and how these technologies can identify operational issues and drive energy savings.