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Simpson Security Paper hires Michaels for Feasibility Study La Crosse, WI – June 1, 2007 – Simpson Security Paper recently hired Michaels Engineering to conduct a feasibility study to determine the cost-effectiveness of upgrading their boiler plant and to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of other steam-saving measures. As part of this study, Michaels will conduct an on-site inspection of the boiler plant, steam distribution and condensate return systems, and steam end uses. In addition, Michaels will identify energy saving opportunities to be analyzed, develop design concepts for the selected measures, and perform detailed engineering calculations to estimate the energy savings for…

University of Northern Iowa Hires Michaels for Retro-Commissioning Study La Crosse, WI – August 14, 2007 – The University of Northern Iowa selected Michaels Engineering to provide a retro-commissioning study of Maucker Union, which is approximately 120,000 square-feet. As part of this study, Michaels will: Review available facility documents Analyze utility data as provided by the University Inspect and determine current operating characteristics and control sequences for major equipment Inspect the areas served by major equipment to determine the energy service requirements Monitor and measure selected operation parameters of the energy systems Identify low cost / no cost measures that…

Michaels Engineering teams with Focus on Energy for New Construction Program La Crosse, WI – September 24, 2007 – Wisconsin's Focus on Energy selected Michaels Engineering to provide technical assistance for their New Construction Program. The Focus on Energy New Construction Program Provides: Free expert assistance for building owners Detailed building simulations to determine energy savings for various measures Incentives for design firms to offset costs for developing efficient alternatives Incentives for owners for the construction Michaels has performed technical design assistance engineering services for dozens of new construction projects. Michaels’ approach for design assistance is to identify the major…

Michaels Engineering teams with Itron to provide evaluation of California Utility Programs La Crosse, WI - December 28, 2007 - Michaels Engineering has once again successfully teamed with Itron to evaluate large commercial and industrial energy efficiency programs in California. Michaels, as a subcontractor to Itron, will provide impact evaluation to the California Public Utilities Commission for the Southern California Industrial and Agricultural Program and the Pacific Gas and Electric Fabrication, Process and Manufacturing programs. This project involves a multi-year evaluation of these two programs as part of a $55 million statewide evaluation of utility programs. As part of the…

Michaels Energy Division hires two new Energy Engineers La Crosse, WI - January 17, 2008 - Michaels Engineering would like to announce the addition of two new team members, Charles Hanson and Andrew Wiegand. Hanson has Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. He worked for Hooper Corporation in Madison, WI for 12 years in construction management for industrial, municipal, and institutional projects including mechanical systems as well as refrigeration, water and wastewater systems. With H&H Group in Madison, Chuck managed HVAC work for the prison in Boscobel. In is most recent…

Michaels Engineering Congratulates Lori A. Jore, P.E La Crosse, WI - February 22, 2008 - Michaels Engineering would like to congratulate Lori Jore on receiving her Professional Engineering (P.E.) License in Mechanical Engineering. By passing the exam and acquiring the necessary experience, Lori has received her P.E. License in the State of Wisconsin. Lori has been a member of the Michaels Engineering team as an Energy Engineer since September of 2007. During this time, Lori has provided support for Alliant Energy's Custom Rebate Program as well as the Focus on Energy New Construction Program. Lori can be contacted via email…

Michaels Engineering Opens New Office in Green Bay Green Bay, WI - March 17, 2008 - Michaels Engineering has opened an office in Green Bay, WI to better serve our growing client base the Northeast Wisconsin area. With this new addition, Michaels now has offices in La Crosse, Milwaukee and Green Bay, Wisconsin, and in St. Paul, Minnesota. This new office location will afford quicker response times to Northeastern Wisconsin, the Fox River Valley and Michigan's Upper Peninsula, allowing us to build upon our commitment to outstanding customer service. Michaels Engineering can be reached in the new Green Bay location…

Michaels Energy Division hires new Energy Engineer La Crosse, WI - April 24, 2008 - Michaels Engineering would like to announce the addition of a new Energy Efficiency Division team member, Robert Bedelis. Bedelis has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Rob spent the past 12 years with Franklin Energy where he performed site assessments, identification of energy-saving measures, and cost and savings estimates. Prior to his employment at Franklin Energy, he worked for UPS in the Plant Engineering Department. Rob can be contacted via email at RJB@MichaelsEngineering.com. Everyone at Michaels…

Michaels Engineering Completes Comprehensive Ground-Source Heat Pump Study for State of Minnesota La Crosse, WI - May 9, 2008 - Michaels Engineering has recently completed a ground-source heat pump study for the state of Minnesota. The study compares the performance of ground source heat pumps to conventional gas heating / electric cooling systems in school, office, and residential buildings. Results include annual electric and gas energy usage, annual energy costs, simple payback, life-cycle costs, and annual emissions levels. The study includes 120 building simulations of varying building types and sizes, age (new construction or retrofit), and climate zones. Results are…