Joan M. Gregerson

EXPERIENCE

Independent Consultant

(April 2008 - present)

Under contract to Trident Energy Services, Inc providing services to the Governor's Energy Office Energy Performance Contracting program. Helping cities, counties and state agencies use performance contracting to achieve comprehensive retrofits paid for through savings over time.

Assoc Director, Technology Assessment Service

E Source, Boulder, Colorado

(January 2008 - April 2008)

Managing the Technology Assessment Service line of products, providing information about energy efficient technologies to electric utilities and others.

Independent Consultant
Longmont, Colorado
(November 2005 – October 2006)

Worked for the Governor’s Office of Energy Management & Conservation writing case studies, giving presentations, and promoting green building and energy-efficient design. Edited 100-page green building guide Using LEED-NC in Colorado: Tips, Resources & Examples. Partnered with organizations to host and sponsor green building workshops for school districts, state and local governments and building professionals across Colorado. Wrote content for website and managed grants.

Fort Collins Utilities
Fort Collins, Colorado

Energy Services Engineer (July 2004 – November 2005)
Delivered energy efficiency services and incentives to residential and commercial customers. Managed contractors, met with customers and developed energy assessments to encourage customers to complete energy efficiency improvements. Tracked and reported results of energy efficiency programs. Wrote bi-monthly electronic newsletter. Wrote case studies and additional content for Web site. Developed presentations for and organized Green Building Workshop, seminars on high performance buildings, lighting and various customer outreach events. For more information: www.fcgov.com/powertosave  


Independent Consultant
Niwot, Colorado
(December 2000 – July 2004)

Worked as marketing engineer for the Rebuild Colorado program, for the Governor’s Office of Energy Management & Conservation. Developed and managed high performance design program. Wrote case studies, press releases and newsletters. Developed and continually updated website content. Coordinated, promoted, and advertised workshops on high performance design and the LEED rating system. Wrote grants. Provided scope of work and oversight for contractors. Developed and delivered presentations at conferences and meetings. Developed contacts with school districts, and state and local governments.  For more information: www.colorado.gov/rebuildco
For the Fort Collins Utilities, worked with Doug Swartz to develop 80 homeowners reports for the New Home Study. Performed a survey of benchmarking tools and approaches for Gary Schroeder. Helped facilitate New Home Stakeholder’s Group and researched high performance home recognition programs.
Assisted in development of pre-feasibility studies for school districts as part of the Rebuild Colorado program, as a subcontractor to Trident Energy. Also performed initial contacts of school districts to develop interest in program offerings.
Co-authored E Source report on advances in control and communication systems for distributed resources. Included review of available products and case studies, and functional specifications under development. Also, performed update of fuel cell development status by manufacturer for E Source Distributed Energy web site.

St. Vrain Valley School District, Adult Education
•    Teaching English as a Second Language
o    Taught ESL Level 6 (August 2002 – March 2003)
o    Volunteered weekly for two years in ESL classes

E Source
Boulder, Colorado

Research Manager (July 2000 - November 2000)
Researched and wrote report for Distributed Energy series subscribers on the topic of opportunities and barriers for using standby generators as distributed energy technology. Surveyed utilities and gathered data about number of customers and capacity enrolled, and number of times each program was invoked. Reported on latest developments in voluntary load curtailment programs, backup generator programs and generator aggregation efforts. Presented research at three conferences. Wrote various articles for bi-weekly electronic newsletter and fielded e-mail and telephone questions from Distributed Energy series subscribers both nationally and internationally. For more information: www.esource.com

Independent Consultant
Niwot, Colorado
(May 1996 to July 1999)

Performed energy engineering for various clients:
•    For Fort Collins Utilities, performed analysis of data on home energy use and physical features. Developed system to automate data analysis and storage. (May 1999 to July 1999)
•    Provided assistance to state agencies interested in energy performance contracting for the Colorado Office of Energy Conservation and as subcontractor to E-Cube (June 1997 to July 1999). Developed contacts in state agencies, performed mini-audits of facilities. Wrote prefeasibility studies which identified and described energy retrofit opportunities, project cost and savings estimates, and description of potential energy performance contract scope.Worked with agencies to develop RFP for energy performance contracting. Agencies included universities, hospitals, community colleges, correctional facilities, recreational facilities and office buildings.
Developed a computer project database, wrote project summaries, and assisted OEC with the development of standardized documents (RFP, contracts, controlled maintenance forms). Also developed materials for presentations to agencies, annual State Buildings Program meetings, and other meetings.
Researched and wrote articles for E Source about latest developments in energy-efficient technologies, including Commissioning Existing Buildings and Line Voltage Thermostats for Electric Resistance Heating (September 1996 to May 1997). Developed comprehensive analysis of recent measured results of actual buildings for commissioning report. Worked with manufacturers of thermostats to have their thermostats tested for inclusion in the thermostat report.
Assisted in the research, writing, organization and production of an Electric Power Research Institute manual, Educational Facilities Equipment Handbook for E4 (May 1996 to August 1996). Wrote sections for window film retrofits, lighting case studies, efficient office equipment, building recommissioning, energy audits, energy management systems, and how to accurately estimate plug loads.

E Source
Boulder, Colorado

Research Manager (February 1993 - May 1995)

Researched and wrote articles and books identifying opportunities and standards for energy-efficient technologies. Co-authored and managed development of books: 1993 Space Heating Technology Atlas, 1994 Residential Appliances Technology Atlas, and 1995 Commercial Space Cooling & Air Handling Atlas. Authored articles on topics such as building commissioning, portable data loggers, and efficient unitary equipment. Gathered information through surveys of recent research and interviews. Developed national and international network of contacts of utility representatives, manufacturers, and technology users. Developed updated information on regulatory programs, documented performance, and comparison of available technologies. Developed project tracking mechanisms to ensure on-time project completion. Also responsible for presenting technical findings at annual E Source conferences and at other conferences.

Independent Consultant
Niwot, Colorado
(June 1992 - January 1993)

Performed various consulting jobs including:
•    Worked with engineering team to develop demand-side management tool for analyzing impact of energy-efficiency initiatives in residential buildings for Ontario Hydro.
•    Evaluated and compared residential energy analysis software and HVAC system design and sizing programs.
•    Obtained training and certification as blower door operator and infrared camera operator for use in energty analyses. Assisted in blower door tests of several houses. Researched and wrote article on weatherization of existing homes, including: use of blower doors, measuring pressure differentials, air-tightening and insulation.

Architectural Energy Corporation
Boulder, Colorado
(December 1986 - May 1992)

•    Commercial building HVAC diagnostics
Developed software for commercial building HVAC system diagnostics program. Wrote software for communications between data acquisition equipment and personal computer. Tested diagnostic system in commercial buildings. Set up data acquisition equipment, downloaded data and used diagnostic system to identify HVAC system problems such as malfunctioning economizer and oversized cooling equipment.
•    Commercial building passive solar analysis
Used commercial building energy analysis software to analyze cost-effectiveness of passive heating, cooling and daylighting applications in small commercial buildings for U.S. Air Force planning guide. Complied results in full-color guide that helps designers understand relative energy uses by building type, e.g. warehouses, offices, auditoriums.
•    Residential energy analysis
Performed building energy simulations for research, algorithm development and design guideline development. Collected and analyzed data for comparison of monitored data to building energy simulation predictions.
•    Residential energy analysis program development and training
Developed residential energy rating software and energy calculation software in various roles over five years, including programmer, researcher, user's manual writer and editor, project manager, and training seminar developer and presenter. Managed various projects including Colorado home energy rating system, Energy Crafted Home program developments (for northeastern states), and energy analysis manuals for U.S. Air Force housing. Also worked on several projects preparing training materials and presenting training seminars for home energy rating programs throughout the country.

Independent Consultant
Denver, Colorado
(May 1985 - November 1986)

Performed contract computer and building automation system programming and consulting for Johnson Controls and various building owners including: Two United Bank Center, Republic Plaza and VA Hospital. Analyzed commercial building energy utilization. Performed economic analyses for various energy-saving retrofits, including demand limiting, cooling system changes and lighting system changes. Initiated demand limiting program on building automation system which significantly reduced electrical demand and costs.

Johnson Controls
Littleton, Colorado
(June 1982 - November 1984)

•    Energy Services Engineer
Responsible for managing detailed engineering studies for shared savings retrofit program. Evaluated engineer's cost/savings analyses of energy-saving retrofits including chiller replacement, motor replacement, and lighting retrofits.
•    Building Automation Engineer
Acted as "ombudsman" for customers, developing and improving relationships. Programmed new building automation systems. Developed training materials and presented training seminars to customers. Set up energy calculations and conservation strategies such as chiller optimization, optimal start, and demand load management.
•    Systems Representative
Installed and commissioned building automation system hardware and software.

EDUCATION

Certificate for English Language Teaching for Adults (CELTA)
Completed in June 2006, Bridge-Linguatec, Denver, Colorado

French
Front Range Community College, Fall 2006

Intermediate Access Database (Course CIS 145)
Front Range Community College, January – May 2005

HVAC Technician Training
Boulder Technical Education Center (now Front Range Community College), September 1994 - April 1995
Included study and hands-on work with air conditioners, refrigerators, and furnaces with a variety of experiences: diagnosing problems in systems using pressure and temperature readings, charging and recovering refrigerants, dismantling furnace to check for holes in combustion chamber, then rebuilding furnace and testing for proper operation.

Electrical Engineering, B.S.
University of Colorado, Boulder, 1978 - 1982

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
LEED Accredited Professional
US Green Building Council, 2003

Engineering-In-Training Certificate
State of Colorado, 1984

AFFILIATIONS
US Green Building Council, Member

PUBLICATIONS

Governor’s Office of Energy Management & Conservation:
Using LEED-NC in Colorado: Tips, Resources & Examples (2006)
http://www.colorado.gov/rebuildco/services/highperformance/leed_co/index.htm

Fort Collins Utilities:
Case studies 2004 – 2005 (available online at http://fcgov.com/utilities/powertosave/casestudies.php or in print)
Electric Efficiency Program Success Stories:
•    Jax Outdoor Reels in the Savings
•    Bright and Colorful: Patio and Dining Lifestyles
•    United Way Lights the Way
•    The Next Generation: Fossil Ridge High School
•    Pioneer School for Expeditionary Learning
•    Value Plastics: Sustainable Design Leader
•    The City’s Green Garage: Vehicle Storage Building
•    Housing Services Day Center: Addressing Poverty One Day at a Time

Governor’s Office of Energy Management & Conservation:
Case Studies 2003 (available online at www.colorado.gov/rebuildco)
•    Kids First at Adams 12 Elementary 30
•    Better Buildings for Mapleton Schools
•    Challenging Designers: Zach and Bacon Elementary
•    High Scores for Mead Middle School Gymnasium
•    Peak Performance for Silverthorne Elementary

E Source
Reports:
•    The Heat Is On: What's Cookin' with Large DG (co-author), September 2001
•    Advances in Distributed Energy Control and Communication Systems (co-author), March 2001
•    Dynamic Market Opportunities and Barriers for Standby Generators, December 2000
•    Opportunities and Barriers for Standby Generators, December 2000
•    Commissioning Existing Buildings, September 1997
•    Electronic Line Voltage Thermostate for Electric Baseboard Heating, January 1997
•    Buyer's Guide to Unitary Cooling Equipment (co-author), June 1995
•    Variable Speed Blower Motors: Gaining Ground in Residential HVAC Market, April 1994
•    Market Survey: Lighting Loggers and Occupancy Loggers, April 1994
•    Motor Logger Offers Low-Cost Monitoring of Equipment Operations, February 1994
•    Building Commissioning: New Techniques for Ensuring the Performance of Energy Efficiency Measures (co-author), August 1993

Books:
•    Commercial Space Cooling & Air Handling Atlas, 1995 (project manager, co-author), 400 pages
•    Residential Appliances Technology Atlas, 1994 (project manager, co-author), 184 pages
•    Space Heating Technology Atlas, 1993 (project manager, co-author), 326 pages

TRAVEL

•    1984-1985 New Zealand and Australia, bicycling, camping (six months, 3,000 miles)
•    1995-1996 Central America: Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala (1 year with husband and six- and nine-year old daughters)
•    1999-2000 South America: Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile (six months with our 10 and 13-year old daughters)
•    July 2007 - January 20078 Niger and Ghana (total of 12 weeks for tourism, dance/drumming workshop, outreach)

COMMUNITY

•    Taught English as a Second Language to adults in St. Vrain School District. Pursuing additional training in teaching English as a Foreign Language and adult learning strategies
•    Volunteering with Boulder County AIDS Project
•    Volunteering with BeadforLife
•    Organizing signor of Global Faawonu Organization