Late 2018, Women in Energy began hosting Webinar Wednesdays. Each webinar begins at 12:15 pm and lasts for 30-45 minutes. So grab your lunch, join fellow members and tune into one of our webinars. All our webinars are presented by our Corporate and Individual members and other industry experts.
Our 2024-25 schedule is building and we are excited about some of the topics coming your way. If you are a presenter, please feel free to complete the online form. If you want to learn more about a topic, let us know.
Keep checking back because our schedule is routinely updated.
Our mission is to connect and empower women working in the energy industry. We do this by providing career resources, creating networking and mentoring opportunities, promoting educational courses, and developing strategies to minimize obstacles women may face in the industry.
Our presenter, Bill Spohn is an “energy guy”. He is the President/CEO/Co-Owner of TruTech Tools and Host of Building HVAC Science & RESTalk podcasts. Solar is one of a number of energy sources and his session will give you good view of where we are with solar and what is to come. To advance register for this webinar, click here.
This webinar too is a great fit for our series of intros to the energy industry. In this one, we will be introduced to the basics of how a Geothermal System works.
Our presenters . . .
Jay Egg, CMC1249626 and Kristy G Richards Egg BSPH, RN, both Writers/Instructors/Consultants/Speakers
Jay’s bio . . .
Jay Egg: After serving in the US Navy nuclear power field, Jay Egg began a career in mechanical design engineering & contracting. Now, as an expert consultant, Jay sits on several technical code committees internationally; notably the technical committee for the IAPMO Uniform Mechanical Code. Jay has co-authored two McGraw-Hill Textbooks focused on geothermal HVAC technologies and continues to write curriculum and lecture on the merits of Clean Heating and Cooling technologies.
Kristy’s bio . . .
Kristy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health with two areas of focus: health science and epidemiology. Over the past decade Kristy studied and developed competency in the public health issues of opportunistic waterborne pathogens and biofilms. For the past few years she has dedicated the majority of her time to helping educate and bring about workable solutions toward buildings safety and decarbonization. Her strengths are Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Ambient Air Quality (AAQ), waterborne pathogens, and Sick Building Syndrome 9SBS).
Website: https://egggeo.com/
The Introduction to Wind Energy webinar will provide a basic overview of how wind energy works. It will also review who Enel Green Power is as an organization and explore frequently asked questions about wind energy. This webinar will also take a look at how women are currently represented in the wind industry. You will hear some personal stories and experiences about being a woman working in the wind industry.
Sue Fardy and Joey Mathey, Members of Women in Energy, will be our presenters.
Sue holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from the University of New Hampshire. She is currently a contract manager for Enel Green Power and has worked with Enel since 2018. Her primary experience in the renewable industry space is with wind technology. She is excited to have recently transitioned into a new role within Enel that will allow for her to work with and learn about all of the technologies in the company’s portfolio. She enjoys working for a company that is taking action to address climate change issues.
Joey holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Oklahoma. She is currently finishing her Master of Science in Energy Management from the University of Oklahoma as well. Joey has worked for Enel for 10 years and is currently working in O&M as a Senior Logistics Specialist in the Wind technology. She started her career in renewable energy in Engineering and Construction after transitioning from Oil and Gas. She is very proud to work in renewable energy and make her small contribution to reduce our carbon footprint.
Robert O’Brien, Technical Heating Company is back to share his knowledge about Heat Pumps. With emphasis on Energy and the grid, there is more demand for the equipment to be used to heat and cool spaces. This webinar is designed to give you a better understanding about the basics of heat pumps.
To register . . . .
Navigating the waters of carbon reduction can be challenging and confusing. With so many different fuel options, and so much information out there, knowing what the best solution for your needs are can get overwhelming quickly. Join us as we learn about biodiesel, renewable diesel, and blends of the two to better understand which product may be the best solution for you.
A little about our presenter . . . As Manager, Quality Assurance for Renewable Energy Group, Kelsey Erickson focuses on technical issues throughout Renewable Energy Group’s biofuel production and distribution network. Kelsey works in REG’s Technical Services team which focuses on improving production quality and efficiency at REG’s production facilities and provides technical support to petroleum companies, engine manufacturers, transportation fleets, and city, state and federal agencies as they incorporate biodiesel and renewable diesel into their fuel programs.
About the Presentation:
According to a leadership study conducted by McKinsey, there are 4 common qualities leaders exhibit of high performing teams, which includes being supportive, results driven, seeks different perspectives, and solves problems effectively. Developing leadership skills takes purposeful practice over time and the ability to see the trees from the forest in complex and emotional environments. Fight, flight or fawn is a natural human response in intense moments. However, that is when leaders need to rise up and be able to take action.
Women in positions of leadership are in a fishbowl. With every move, there are judgements externally, and sometimes most of all of ourselves.
Attend this session to learn how to:
• How to quickly problem solve when called upon
• Identify what you can and can’t control and take action
• Lean into your strengths
• Have confidence in your decisions
About the Presenter:
Kendall Rawls: https://seekingsuccession.com/author/kendallrawlsgroup-com/
Kendall is the Director of Development for The Rawls Group. Since officially joining the firm in 2004, she has navigated issues that many business owners face, including working effectively with family, building rapport with key management and outside strategic partners, influencing teamwork, and implementing strategic initiatives to drive growth and increase organizational performance. Kendall knows and understands the challenges that impact entrepreneurial-owned businesses’ success and offers a unique perspective derived from her background and experience as a second-generation, family-member-employee of The Rawls Group.
Kendall is a frequent contributor to national industry publications in automotive retail, multi-unit franchise, marine, and energy. In her spare time, Kendall enjoys spending time with her dog, practicing yoga, playing beach volleyball, and volunteering for her local neighborhood association.
Rick Pothier, EDOS – he will be doing an intro session for our group about Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air quality has 6 points of control Temperature—Relative Humidity—Particles—Odors and Smells—Carbon Dioxide—Carbon Monoxide
We will review these points of control and how they may interact with each other and affect or improve your indoor air quality.
Understanding the role of Humidifiers, Dehumidifiers, Ventilators, UV lights and Filtration and how they can improve your customer’s comfort.
To advance register for this Intro session, click here.
Paula Simmons of Utilities Employee Credit Union, will be speaking about our partnership with them and ways you can begin or improve your safety net.
Are you utilizing Generac Generators to grow your business and profits?
With less than 5% of US households equipped with a backup standby generator, and power outages on the rise, are you using Generac Generators as a tool to grow your business? Find out why Generac is the market leader in generators. From quality, differentiation, and support, we have you covered. Backed in the Northeast by a leading distributor, FW Webb, stock is strong, and expertise is abundant. Learn more about the overall product offering, why this market is exploding, breadth of product available, installation overview, marketing programs, and more tips on how you can partner with FW Webb and Generac as a growth tool. Lean more about the overall market statistics, and product details. Don’t get left in the dark, register today and let us shed some light on one of the most powerful, and electrifying markets in the US today.
Presenters: Darryl Corey, Generac and Michael DelConte, F.W. Webb
It can be easy to get lost in a family business. Not knowing who you are and what you want to from what the family, key leaders, and anyone who has an opinion or stake in your or the business’s future. Constant conflict or shutting down to what you want are common when trying your best to navigate a win-win-win. Sadly, what we forget is we often lose in that scenario. Balancing self, family, and business requires proactive work, otherwise, resentment builds.
Family members who work in a family business have to work harder to find personal independence because they are so close to “the tree” of family and key leader stereotypes, and the baggage that can come from assumed enablement of the family business environment.
This discussion focuses on 4 strategies to fulfill your personal goals and create an environment for you to be the best you can be for yourself and those around you.
Presenter is Kendall Rawls, the Rawls Group. Kendall has done other webinars for our group.