Michaels Energy Division hires new Energy Engineer La Crosse, WI - June 4, 2009 - Michaels Engineering would like to announce the addition of a new Energy Efficiency Division team member, Andy Plzak. Plzak has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. While attending UW - Madison, he was part of the Future Energy Challenge team and was tasked with designing and building a functional 1000W inverter which could feed electricity back to the grid from small residential DC sources (i.e. PV cells, roof-mounted wind turbines, etc). His most recent experience includes…
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Energy Division Manager Elected to IAEE BOD La Crosse, WI - December 2, 2009 - Michaels Engineering would like to congratulate Jeffrey L. Ihnen, Energy Division Manager, on his re-election to the Iowa Association for Energy Efficiency (IAEE) Board of Directors. Jeff was elected to his third consecutive two-year term to the board as a voting member. The IAEE has roots going back more than 20 years. What began as the Iowa Solar Energy Association later morphed into the broader energy focus of today. With members across the state and beyond, the IAEE continues to be the preferred organization for…
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Michaels Energy Division Hires Director of Energy Programs La Crosse, WI - December 10, 2009 - Michaels Engineering is pleased to announce the addition of Gary Ambach to its Energy Efficiency Division. Gary has assisted Michaels' business development and served as a program and regulatory advisor on a part-time basis for the past four years. Gary will be joining Michaels on a full-time basis out of its La Crosse office, where he will continue to support projects and help expand Michaels' portfolio of services for energy efficiency programs. Gary has over 30 years experience developing, marketing, and managing Demand Side…
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Michaels Engineering & Michaels Energy have rebranded! Michaels Engineering & Michaels Energy have rebranded as Michaels Energy! New look. Same great services! What does this mean for our clients? Michaels Engineering has provided energy-related services under the Michaels Energy name for the past two years. Energy efficiency has always been an integral part of all the services we provide, so we've decided to officially change the name of the whole company, including our Design Division, to Michaels Energy. And while we're at it, we're making a clean sweep and updating our logo too. What does this mean for you? Well,…
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Michaels Energy Opens Branch Office in Madison La Crosse, WI - October 31, 2012 - Michaels Energy is pleased to announce the opening of its branch office in Madison, WI, located on the 3rd floor at 25 North Pinckney, right next door to The Old Fashioned (for you Madisonites). Michaels has chosen the Capitol Square location to better serve some of their largest clients and to keep a finger on the energy efficiency pulse centered in Madison. Consistent with all other Michaels offices, as well as its commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency, Michaels has carefully chosen a beautiful three-story, 100-year-old facility…
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Have a beer on us! Go ahead, you deserve it! After a long week of work, spend some time unwinding with coworkers and enjoying a beer and some snacks on "Beer Friday".
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All our offices are located in vibrant downtown areas with convenient access to restaurants and stores, as well as walking trails, rivers and outdoor activities. The best of both worlds.
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Michaels Presents at ACEEE Summer Study We hope to see you at next week's 2012 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings at the Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove. While you are there, be sure to consider attending panel discussions by Michaels Energy's Jeff Ihnen and Gary Ambach. Jeff Ihnen - Panel 3 Tuesday, August 14, 8:30am “Rescuing New Construction from Widgetitis with Simple HVAC Design” Gary Ambach - Panel 5 Thursday, August 16, 8:30am “Energy Efficiency Investment: Turning Utilities from Reluctant to Eager” We look forward to seeing you there! ABOUT ACEEE The American Council for an…
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Retrocommissioning Savings Proven La Crosse, WI - March 23, 2012 - The Energy Solutions Center, a Washington, DC-based non-profit organization promoting the efficient use of natural gas, contracted with Michaels Energy to produce a report on the energy-saving potential, best practices, and persistence issues surrounding retrocommissioning projects and programs. As part of the study, Michaels Energy shared its experiences, lessons learned, project data, and recommendations for retrocommissioning (RCx) programs with specific emphasis on natural gas savings potential. The natural gas savings potential for RCx is very attractive and significant. For buildings served by natural gas, monetary natural gas savings account…
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Michaels Energy, a division of Michaels Engineering La Crosse, WI - October 1, 2010 - Michaels Engineering is pleased to announce that its energy efficiency services will be delivered under a new name and logo, Michaels Energy. Michaels' Energy Division has grown in recent years to provide many energy program-related services that are an extension of our energy-efficiency engineering services. These services include market potential studies and assessments, strategic development, and program design, development, management, and evaluation. As a division of Michaels Engineering, Michaels Energy will deliver the same industry-leading engineering and program services to utilities, consultants, regulators, and end-users…
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