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Get smart with efficient building operation and maintenance

Published July 17, 2013 by Eric Pamintuan

Operations and maintenance (O&M) cost is typically second to occupants salaries over the life of a facility. This seminar will present best management practices and tips for efficient building operation and maintenance. Topics include work control, maintenance and repair, prioritizing work, energy management, sustainability techniques, O&M planning and establishing goals and objectives. These tools can help improve O&M performance.

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Learn how facility improvements can reduce energy and water demands

Published July 8, 2013 by Eric Pamintuan

Although improving equipment efficiency is important and cost-effective, improving facility operations – in particular reducing unnecessary energy and water demands – can yield much larger savings. In addition, focusing on facility-wide opportunities integrates efficiency into business decisions concerning throughput capacity and regulatory compliance.

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SDG&E Hosts 2013-2014 Joint Planning Conference for Diversity Focused Engineering and Science Chapters

Published June 25, 2013 by Eric Pamintuan

This unique conference is expected to enhance the professional development of tomorrow’s leaders. The purpose of the conference is to improve chapter effectiveness, improve communication between stakeholders – students, professionals, industry and MESA staff, and promote leadership development. The conference addressed chapter basics, joint planning, community college-university-industry relationships, ethics, and leadership training.

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2012 NSF/MESA Summer Team Internship Symposium

Published June 25, 2013 by Eric Pamintuan

The National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to the San Diego MESA Alliance (SDMA) provided stipends for 36 student interns (12 students in MESA/MEP program at each campus – San Diego City College, San Diego State University, and Southwestern Community College) this summer at various projects in science and engineering firms.
This is a unique paid internship that incorporates a team component into the student internship experience. Hired student interns were placed in teams of 2-4 students to work on projects in engineering and science firms or for faculty. Summer internships occurred between May through August of 2012, at a minimum of 100 hours. In some cases, employers and/or faculty may extend internships or create other internship opportunities for students (beyond summer 2012).

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Beat the Heat at a Cool Zone Location

Published June 21, 2013 by Eric Pamintuan

The Cool Zones program, initiated by County Supervisor Dianne Jacob, has established a network of Cool Zone sites for seniors and persons with disabilities to escape the extreme heat during the summer. There are more than 115 locations throughout San Diego County. Cool Zones are designated, air-conditioned buildings, identified by a Polar Bear Cool Zone logo.

Aging & Independence Services has partnered with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) on this program since 2001. Low-income, homebound seniors and persons with disabilities can request a free electric fan if they are unable to go to a Cool Zone site. The program also offers 30-day bus passes to qualified individuals who need assistance with transportation in order to get to one of the Cool Zone sites.

This year the Cool Zones program will operate from June 20, 2013 to October 15, 2013. For more information about Cool Zones please call (800) 510-2020 and press “6” after June 20, 2013.

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