2015 Annual Report
The Trusted Source on Energy Efficiency
Largest-Ever Midwest Energy Solutions ConferenceWith more than 650 energy professionals in attendance, the 2016 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference (MES) was our largest event to date. The three-day conference emphasized new approaches and innovative collaborations to achieve energy savings.
In its 14th year, the 2016 conference offered an expanded lineup of sessions, a new demo stage in the Expo Hall and panelists and insights from across the globe.
Thanks to the support of our sponsors, exhibitors, speakers and attendees, MES continues to be an unparalleled networking opportunity and the premier energy efficiency event in the region.
2015 Midwest Energy Data and Building Codes Conference MEEA’s 6th Annual Midwest Energy Data and Building Codes Conference convened in Minneapolis in November 2015. The three-day event allowed experts to share best practices in benchmarking, codes adoption and compliance. The energy data sessions nearly doubled in attendance from 2014, reflecting the industry’s growing investment in building performance.
Annual Meeting of the MembershipThe 2015 MEEA Annual Meeting emphasized the culture of innovation sweeping the industry, from new products and services to creative funding models. MEEA members gathered in Minneapolis in June 2015 to strengthen relationships, discuss industry trends and elect the new MEEA Board of Directors. Members also spent time talking about the future and how we can work together to ensure that investment and support for energy efficiency continue to grow.
MEEA Events & Awards
12th Annual Inspiring Efficiency Awards Each year, MEEA recognizes the best and brightest, the most creative and most impactful programs and people in the Midwest energy efficiency community. This year’s applicant pool was our strongest yet.
The 2016 Inspiring Efficiency Award winners are:
Education AwardAlliant Energy: Alliant Energy Advisor Columbia Water & Light Marketing Contest
Impact AwardComEd: Small Business Energy Savings ProgramMidAmerican Energy: Industrial Partners Program
Innovation AwardAEP Ohio: Bid4Efficiency
Leadership AwardRick Sites, Ohio Hospital Association
Marketing AwardConsumers Energy: Smart Energy Challenge
Chairman’s AwardRandy Gunn, Navigant Consulting
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The Midwest is one of the strongest regions for energy efficiency in the country with an annual investment of more than $1.8 billion in 13 states in 2015. That strength reflects tremendous growth since MEEA was established in 2000 to promote and support energy efficiency in the Midwest. At that time, regional investment just barely exceeded $150 million and was focused in only 3 states.
MEEA has grown with the region’s energy efficiency progress and it’s time to look ahead to the next 15 years. We’ve spent the last year reviewing and refreshing MEEA’s mission and vision, updating the strategic plan through 2020 and creating a new look. MEEA continues to be the trusted source on energy efficiency.
In 2015, we hosted our largest Midwest Energy Solutions Conference ever, while growing our membership to more than 160 organizations. We adjusted our program offerings to better serve our members, partners and communities with a more narrow focus on: training and education, collaboratives and market transformation. We continued to expand our policy role and educate key decision-makers on the energy efficiency policies that have the greatest positive impact.
We take this opportunity to celebrate 2015’s achievements and look with optimism at the future growth and success of our regional energy efficiency community. With your support, we will continue to advance energy efficiency in the Midwest for sustainable economic development and environmental stewardship.
15 Years of Robust Energy Efficiency Investment
Jeanine PenticoffMEEA Board Chair
Stacey Paradis Executive Director
thirteen states
245 EVENTS HELD
44,260 HOURS OF TRAINING
13 1,758,298THERMSSAVED
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Energy Star Partner of the Year
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IN 2015, MEEA:
Advocating to Legislators• Met with nearly 20 legislators in Lansing, MI to
promote the benefits and impact of Michigan’s Energy Optimization Standard.
• Submitted testimony to Michigan House and Senate committees highlighting the value of the existing Energy Optimization Standard and advocating for a combined Energy Optimization Standard and integrated resource planning process.
• Met individually with members of the Ohio Energy Mandates Study Committee to provide a regional perspective on energy efficiency and promote the economic impact of energy efficiency policies, including corresponding job growth.
• Hosted a legislative breakfast in Illinois to showcase individual company case studies to demonstrate economic benefits of the state’s energy efficiency policies.
Promoting Energy Efficiency• Submitted multiple sets of comments to the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on the importance and potential impact of allowing energy efficiency as a compliance option under the proposed Clean Power Plan and for the Clean Energy Incentive Program.
• Kicked off a two-year, stakeholder-driven project with the Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence (DEDI) to identify better ways to track and report efficiency investments and savings. In October 2015, MEEA and DEDI released the report, “Considerations for a Statewide Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification Framework for Energy Efficiency in Kentucky.”
• Educated regional, state and local advocacy groups, including state chapters of the U.S. Green Building Council, the Midwest Energy
Resource Center, the Illinois Stakeholder Advisory Group and RE-AMP on energy efficiency policies and their associated benefits.
Supporting Efficiency Through Building Codes and Energy DataMEEA’s expertise with building energy code adoption, statewide code compliance studies, code collaboratives and benchmarking policies positively influenced building efficiency throughout the Midwest• Provided testimony and supported adoption of
residential and/or commercial building energy codes in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan.
• Facilitated two statewide energy code collaboratives in Nebraska and Minnesota, creating a forum for stakeholders to develop new opportunities and programs for code training and compliance and other ways to support increased energy savings.
• Managed a U.S. Department of Energy grant to complete a residential code compliance study in Kentucky, which led to the discovery of key areas of improvement for future training initiatives.
• Assisted the City of Evanston, IL in developing a benchmarking ordinance and provided critical assistance to stakeholders in Kansas City, MO and Madison, WI for the passage and implementation of a benchmarking ordinance.
• Facilitated, with the U.S. Green Building Council, the “CHA Energy Data Jam,” a training workshop where certified energy data professionals assisted the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) as it benchmarked its buildings to comply with the City of Chicago Benchmarking Ordinance.
Policy Highlights
As the Midwest’s principal proponent, information source and networking forum for energy efficiency policy, MEEA educates and advises a diverse set of stakeholders on new and meaningful ways to pursue an achievable and cost-effective energy-efficient agenda. In 2015, MEEA focused on demonstrating the positive economic benefits of existing energy efficiency policies across the region.
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Program Highlights
TRAINING & EDUCATIONMEEA teaches, trains and certifies people in energy efficiency best practices throughout the Midwest.
Building Operator Certification® Program The Building Operator Certification® (BOC) program provides training in low- and no-cost measures that improve Midwestern facilities’ energy performance. In 2015, BOC: • Certified more than 525 building operators
through 34 series in 10 states. • Expanded into Indiana. • Piloted a series focused on multifamily building
operators.
HVAC System Adjustment and Verified Efficiency (SAVE)HVAC SAVE is a training and certification program that equips contractors with the skills to verify HVAC equipment and system efficiency. In 2015, HVAC SAVE:• Certified more than 250 contractors through
18 trainings.• Recertified more than 300 contractors.• Performed more than 39,000 HVAC SAVE
Quality Installations.
Industrial Energy Managers TrainingMEEA hosted an intensive Certified Practitioner in Energy Management Systems training, which gives energy professionals the skills they need to lead industrial organizations through the development and maintenance of energy management systems.
Lights for Learning Lights for Learning® (L4L) provides free hands-on presentations for K-12 students.
2015 achievements include:• Reaching more than 8,000 students through
152 presentations.• Raising more than $4,000 for Illinois schools
through 12 youth fundraisers.• Generating more than 85,000 gross annual
kWh in energy savings.
Street Lighting Technical AssistanceThrough the U.S. Department of Energy, MEEA offers Midwest municipalities information, resources, technical assistance and expertise from national experts to encourage conversion to LED street lighting. In 2015, MEEA assisted many municipalities, including the City of Chicago, and developed an LED street lighting tool kit, fact sheet and implementation model.
COLLABORATIVESMEEA is a respected convener of industry, government and technology leaders in energy efficiency practices and innovations.
Midwest LUMENThe Lighting Utility Midwest Exchange Network (Midwest LUMEN) brings together utility program professionals to share best practices and resources related to advanced lighting technologies, processes and programs. In 2015, Midwest utility representatives met three times, participated in four technical webinars and hosted a networking reception.
Midwest Home PerformanceThe Midwest Home Performance Collaborative fosters engagement and knowledge-sharing among professionals who run home performance programs. In 2015, the Midwest Home Performance Collaborative convened two in-person networking events and facilitated webinars on contractor engagement and policymaking.
MARKET TRANSFORMATIONPart of MEEA’s vision is to foster and promote technologies, products and best practices to help raise and sustain the level of energy efficiency in the Midwest.Continued on page 5
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Board Officers
Chair Jeanine Penticoff Alliant Energy
Vice-Chair Adam Cooper Institute for Electric Innovation (IEI) Treasurer Jon Williams AEP Ohio
Secretary Llona Weiss Missouri Department of Economic Development, Division of Energy
Governance Chair Rick MorganMorgan Marketing Partners
Policy Chair John NicolLeidos
Program Chair Paul SchuellerFranklin Energy Services, LLC
Membership Committee Chair Sam MuellerNexant, Inc.
Board Members
Dr. Ralph T. Muehleisen,Argonne National Laboratory
Nick Mark CenterPoint Energy
Judd MoritzCLEAResult
Michael BrandtComEd
Scott DrakeEast Kentucky Power Cooperative
Cliff Haefke Energy Resources Center at the University of Illinois Chicago
Wendy JaehnICF International
Marion Lunn Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
Valerie Brader Michigan Agency for Energy
Art ThayerMichigan Electric Cooperative Association
Kevin DeMaster Mitsubishi Electric Cooling and Heating
Jim Jerozal Nicor Gas
Pat Michalkiewicz Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas
Mary Woolsey Schlaefer Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation (WECC)
Cogged v-belt PilotIn 2015, MEEA, in collaboration with AEP Ohio, Dayton Power & Light, Argonne National Laboratory and other partners, coordinated the successful design and execution of a novel upstream incentive pilot in Ohio focused on cogged v-belts. MEEA guided the process from initial concept, to recruiting distributors, to designing incentives and to collecting and analyzing data.
Building America ResearchMEEA, alongside the Gas Technology Institute and the University of Illinois, received a research grant through the U.S. Department of Energy to investigate a whole-house approach to improving indoor air quality during residential retrofits.
Data CentersIn 2015, the MEEA Data Center pilot provided in-depth energy analysis, pinpointing cost-effective measures and IT Infrastructure improvements at Argonne National Lab, Arlington Heights School District 25 and City of Chicago Public Safety Headquarters.
Savings Through Efficient Products (STEP) STEP breaks down the barriers that prevent public facilities from investing in energy improvements. The program, administered by MEEA, offers easy entry to Illinois Energy Now programs. In 2015, STEP’s 186 walkthroughs in Illinois resulted in installation of 8,777 products, delivering an estimated annual savings of 4,997,683 kWh and 157,822 therms.
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2015 2014Support and Revenue Program $4,838,959 $4,756,029 Policy 1,255,665 512,242 Conference and Workshop Income 612,689 499,889 Membership 631,969 646,949 Other 22,275 16,328
Total Support $7,361,557 $6,431,437 Expenses Program and Policy $6,170,264 $5,725,029 Management and General 511,982 407,798 Fundraising 10,767 4,686 Total Expenses $6,693,013 $6,137,513 Change in Net Assets $668,544 $293,924 Net Assets - Beginning of Year 2,238,974 1,945,050 Net Assets - End of Year 2,907,518 2,238,974 Gross Revenue/Funding Diversity Program 66% 63%Policy 17% 11%Conference and Workshop Income 8% 11%Membership 9% 15%
2015 2014 Assets Current assetsCash and Cash Equivalents $1,521,751 $1,166,575 Cash and Cash Equivalents- Operating Reserve $775,000 $660,000 Certificate of Deposits $672,930 $222,383 Accounts Receivable 1,315,311 1,256,466 Prepaid Expenses 43,168 31,389
Total Current Assets $4,328,160 $3,336,813
Other Assets Equipment and Furniture - Net 439,198 472,367 Total Other Assets $439,198 $472,367
Total Assets $4,767,358 $3,809,180 Liabilities and Fund Balance Current LiabilitiesAccounts Payable $835,426 $468,172 Grants/Dues Received in Advance 82,704 115,204 Accrued Expenses 285,743 230,244 Deferred Membership Dues 55,717 79,000 Other Current Liabilities 83,121 77,336
Total Current Liabilities $1,342,711 $969,956 Deferred Rent Payable 517,129 600,250 Total Liabilities $1,859,840 $1,570,206 Net Assets Unrestricted $2,609,231 $2,203,207 Temporarily Restricted 298,287 35,767
Total Net Assets $2,907,518 $2,238,974 Total Liabilities and Net Assets $4,767,358 $3,809,180
Financial Overview Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Statement of Activities
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Membership
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A-TEC Energy
Aclara
ADM Energy
Agentis Energy
Alliance for Industrial Efficiency
Alliance to Save Energy
Alliant Energy
Ameren Illinois
American Council for an Energy- Efficient Economy
AEP Ohio
Applied Energy Group, Inc.
ARCA, Inc.
Argonne National Laboratory
Association for Energy Affordability
Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives
Blackhawk Engagement Solutions
Blackstone Group
Buckeye Power
Cadmus Group
CB&I
Cedar Falls Utilities
Center for Energy and Environment
CenterPoint Energy
Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters
Citizens Energy Group
Citizens Utility Board
City of Chicago
City of Cleveland
City of Columbus
City Utilities of Springfield, MO
City Water, Light & Power – Springfield, IL
CLEAResult
The Climate Registry
Columbia Gas of Ohio
Columbia Water and Light
ComEd
Consumers Energy
D&R International, Ltd.
Dayton Power & Light Co.
Digital Lumens
DNV GL
DTE Energy
Duke Energy
E Source
East Kentucky Power Cooperative
Eaton’s Cooper Lighting
Ecobee
Ecotagious, Inc.
Ecova
Edison Foundation Institute for Electric Innovation
EMI Consulting
Embertec USA, LLC
Energy Education Council
Energy Federation, Inc.
Energy Insight, Inc.
Energy Masters Commercial
Energy Resources Center at UIC
Energy Stewards International
EnergySavvy
EnerNOC
Eutectics
FirstFuel Software
Franklin Energy Services, LLC
Fujitsu General America, Inc.
Future Energy Enterprises, LLC
GDS Associates
GE Lighting
Geothermal Alliance of Illinois
Geothermal Exchange Organization
GoodCents
Green Energy Improvement
Green Home Experts
Harcourt Brown & Carey
Home Performance Coalition
Honeywell
Hoosier Energy
ICF International
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Illinois Public Housing Efficient Living Program - UIUC
Illume Advising
Indiana Office of Energy Development
Indiana-Michigan Power
Indianapolis Power & Light Company
Innovative Technology Advisors
Inova Energy Group, LLC
Iowa Economic Development Authority
Iowa Energy Center
Itron, Inc.
KCP&L
Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence
Kilowatt Financial
Lansing Board of Water and Light
Leidos
Lime Energy
Lockheed Martin
Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities
Metropolitan Energy Center
Michaels Energy
Michigan Agency for Energy
Michigan Electric Cooperative Association
MidAmerican Energy Company
Mid-West Energy Research Consortium
Minnesota Department of Commerce
Minnesota Energy Resources
Minnesota Power
Missouri Botanical Garden’s EarthWays Center
Missouri Department of Economic Development
Missouri Energy Initiative
Mitsubishi Electric Cooling and Heating Systems
Morgan Marketing Partners
National Energy Foundation
Navigant Consulting
Nebraska Energy Office
Nest
Nexant, Inc.
Nicor Gas
North Shore Gas
NTC
Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel
Ohio Development Services Agency Office of Energy
Opinion Dynamics
Opower
Peoples Gas
Performance Services
Philips Lighting
PLMA (Peak Load Management Alliance)
Primera Engineers
Putnam Price Group, Inc.
Residential Science Resources
Resource Action Programs
Resource Innovations
Retroficiency
Schneider Electric
SEEL, LLC
SEMCO Energy Gas Company
Seventhwave
Shelton Solutions, Inc.
SmartWatt Energy
South Dakota Bureau of Administration, Energy Management Office
Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency
Staples Energy
SYLVANIA, Inc.
Technical Consumer Products, Inc.
Tendril, Inc.
Tetra Tech
TopBuild
TrickleStar
TSI Energy Solutions
Utilivate Technologies, LLC
Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC)
View Dynamic Glass
Wabash Valley Power Association
WaterFurnace International
WeatherBug Home
The Weidt Group
West Monroe Partners
Willdan Energy Solutions
Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation (WECC)
Wisconsin State Energy Office
Xcel Energy
As of 5/1/2016