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February Speaker Event – Energy Modeling

Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025

Time: 5:15 PM – lobby check-in

Location: HDR

Cost: $5 members – $10 nonmembers

Students & Online attendees FREE!

Social & meal start at 5:30 PM with Jessica presenting at 6 PM

Discover the basics of energy modeling with Jessica Renner and Eastern Nebraska SWE! Learn how building energy simulations can optimize design, reduce energy consumption, and support certifications like LEED. We’ll explore commonly used tools, key inputs and outputs, and practical best practices, along with an overview of the ASHRAE Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP) certification. Whether you’re new to energy modeling or considering certification, this presentation will provide valuable insights and actionable next steps.

We are requesting RSVPs for this event in order to facilitate check-in and to provide an online link. Even if you are unsure, we would appreciate it if you would let us know. Please RSVP full name to Lori Calub at Lori.Calub@hdrinc.com subject: “SWE Event”, or text to 402-290-3161, indicating in-person or online by Tuesday, February 11.

Our speaker, Jessica Renner, is a senior engineer and project manager at Energy Studio. She is a registered mechanical engineer and a certified ASHRAE building energy modeling professional (BEMP). Previously, she was a mechanical systems engineer at a multi-national firm, where she specialized in energy efficient design for healthcare, education, and office buildings. She is active with ASHRAE at the society and regional level and was selected as one of Engineering Systems Top 20 Women to Watch in HVAC in 2020.

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