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Midwest Regional Chapter

The Midwest Chapter works to advance SEM and the broader Collaborative's mission by promoting SEM best practices and fostering collaboration and professional development among energy management practitioners. The Chapter further seeks to increase awareness and bolster SEM collaboration in the Midwest region among utilities and programs.

The Midwest Chapter's mission is to:

  • Accelerate the adoption and enhance effectiveness of SEM through collaboration, education, communication, strategic direction, cultural acceptance and innovation; and
  • Support the SEM community by innovating and guiding solutions to implementation, technical, market or policy challenges.

About the Chapter

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Participants: North Dakota · South Dakota · Nebraska · Kansas · Minnesota · Iowa · Missouri · Wisconsin · Illinois · Michigan · Indiana · Ohio

Midwest Chapter Goals:

  • Promote SEM practices
  • Facilitate SEM professional development
  • Foster collaboration among energy management practitioners

Leadership Team:

Dustin Schneider (Resource Innovations) - Chair
Martin Jacobson (ComEd) - Vice Chair
Benny Shaffer (Cascade Energy) - Treasurer
John Nicol (Leidos) - Secretary

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2024 Fall Workshop Recap

Thanks for those who joined us at the NW SEM Collaborative Fall Workshop! This event provided an invaluable opportunity to share successes, tackle challenges, and pave a path for the future of SEM in the Northwest. Event highlights include:

  • NW SEM Collaborative Working Groups shared annual updates.
  • The Smart Buildings Center presented their Tool Lending Library.
  • Leadership team members shared updates on the NW SEM Collaborative transition to the North American SEM Collaborative.
  • Attendees participated in breakout groups to brainstorm ideas for the future of the NW Chapter.
  • Open Space sessions broke attendees up into small groups to explore SEM advancement opportunities.
Full Recap

Northwest SEM Collaborative Overview Video