PHOENIX, July 8, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Energy Services Professionals (www.aesp.org) is pleased to introduce new training courses designed for professionals serving in the area of energy efficiency. The trainings are offered under the AESP Institute, which serves to provide educational opportunities to individuals looking to expand their knowledge base.
"The AESP Institute is an excellent resource for individuals and companies who need to quickly and efficiently get up to date on the latest energy efficiency trends and concepts. We cover a variety of topics including Demand-side Management, Evaluation, Measurement and Verification (EM&V) and Marketing. The trainings are offered across the country making them easily accessible to utilities across the U.S.," says Suzanne Jones, vice president of member services for AESP.
Trainings being offered include:
* Elements of Marketing Your Energy Efficiency Program -- this course is ideal for individuals new to energy efficiency marketing or those seeking new and innovative ways to market their residential, low- income and/or commercial and industrial programs. * Principles of Evaluation and Research -- this course is designed for those new to evaluating, monitoring or tracking energy efficiency program results. The course delves into the importance of research and evaluation, describes different evaluation methodologies and helps develop an effective evaluation plan. * Advanced Demand-side Management (DSM) -- this course targets professionals in DSM needing to significantly expand their knowledge base and thoroughly explore DSM issues, trends, concepts, and statistics in much greater detail. * Introduction to the Principles of Demand-side Management (DSM) -- this is AESP's longest running and most popular training. It provides an overview of the key components of DSM, program planning, economics, implementation and evaluation.
All of the trainings feature practical exercises, case studies, best practices and lessons learned. Attendees also receive a Certificate of Completion upon conclusion of the course.
To see a list of upcoming training, go to http://tinyurl.com/aespinstitute. For additional information or to request a training at your location, contact Suzanne Jones at suzanne@aesp.org or call (480) 704-5900.
The Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP) is a member-based association dedicated to improving the delivery and implementation of energy efficiency, energy management and distributed renewable resources. AESP provides professional development programs, a network of energy practitioners, and promotes the transfer of knowledge and experience.
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