DEP Announces Regional ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems Workshops

HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection invites industries, businesses, utilities and local government to attend one of several free introductory workshops around the state on the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 50001, a program designed to promote energy efficiency and reduce operating costs for a variety of organizations.

ISO 50001 is the new energy management system standard designed to help organizations improve energy efficiency, make better use of energy-consuming assets, evaluate implementation of energy-efficient technology, reduce operating costs and improve profitability. Attendees will learn more about the concept of energy management systems and the benefits of developing and implementing one for their organization.

The free ISO 50001 workshops are being offered as part of DEP's state energy plan initiatives through a grant provided by the U.S. Department of Energy. All workshop details can be found online at http://iso50001.eventbrite.com. Those who plan to attend should register by visiting the website or by calling 814-332-6681.

For more information, visit www.dep.state.pa.us or call 814-332-6681.

Media contact: Amanda Witman, 717-787-1323

Editor's Note: Details of the six regional workshops are below:

Ridgway, Elk County – Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North-central Regional Planning & Development Commission, 651 Montmorenci Road, Ridgway, PA 15853. Ed Pinero is the scheduled speaker and lunch will be provided.

Harrisburg, Dauphin County – Tuesday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to noon at DEP's South-central Office, 909 Elmerton Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17110.

Norristown, Montgomery County – Thursday, March 8, from 9 a.m. to noon at DEP's Southeast Office, 2 East Main St., Norristown, PA 19401.

Scranton, Lackawanna County – Thursday, March 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at General Dynamics, 156 Cedar Ave., Scranton, PA 18505. Lunch will provided and an optional facility tour will follow the program. Note that this session also requires proof of U.S. citizenship and a photo ID. This event has a snow date of March 29.

Cranberry Township, Butler County – Tuesday, March 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cranberry Township Municipal Building, 2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township, PA 16066. Ed Pinero is the scheduled speaker.

Erie, Erie County – Thursday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, 301 Peninsula Drive, Erie, PA 16505. Ed Pinero is the scheduled speaker.

Media contact: Amanda Witman, 717-787-1323

SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

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