# utilityadvantage.com ## Posts - [New Certification Earned](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/new-certification-earned/): Nikoleta Girgis, Senior Project Coordinator at Utility Advantage, has earned the Energy Efficiency Practitioner (EEP) Certification from the Association of Energy Engineers. We are so proud of Nikoleta’s hard work, and we are thrilled to recognize this accomplishment. Utility Advantage is committed to the development of our employees and encourage career-related professional certifications.This training and certification was supported by the NJBPU’s workforce development program (https://lnkd.in/e6zE_mzm).The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) leads the industry in training and professional certifications. To learn more about their training programs, visit their website at aeecenter.org - [Join Utility Advantage in Celebrating Energy Efficiency Day 2025!](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/join-utility-advantage-in-celebrating-energy-efficiency-day-2025/): Energy Efficiency (EE) is a critical resource that permanently reduces energy use which allows the grid to operate more reliably and efficiently. Especially now, with major load growth from data centers supporting AI and cryptocurrency, we need to encourage and fund the development of energy efficiency for homes and businesses across the USA. These EE programs go through rigorous cost-effectiveness analysis by state regulators. EE solutions reduce utility bills by billions of dollars each year – from energy star appliances to heating and AC upgrades – you benefit from using less energy. And you are being a good steward by […] - [Utility Advantage LLC Joins U.S. Private Sector Letter in Support of Doubling the Global Rate of Energy Efficiency Improvements](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/utility-advantage-llc-joins-u-s-private-sector-letter-in-support-of-doubling-the-global-rate-of-energy-efficiency-improvements/): This week, Utility Advantage LLC Joins U.S. Private Sector Letter in Support of Doubling the Global Rate of Energy Efficiency Improvements joined 150+ businesses in signing on to the Alliance to Save Energy and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE)’s private sector letter in support of doubling the global rate of energy efficiency improvements by 2030. The International Energy Agency predicts that doubling the global rate of energy efficiency improvements will lower energy bills in advanced economies by 1/3, create 4.5 million new jobs, and meet 40% of the emissions reductions required by the Paris Agreement. Plus, increased efficiency will meet growing energy […] - [Rising Capacity Prices in New Jersey: What Your Business Needs to Know and Do!](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/rising-capacity-prices-in-new-jersey-what-your-business-needs-to-know-and-do/): On July 20, 2024, PJM Interconnection — the Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) that manages the electric grid for 13 Mid-Atlantic states — released the results of its Base Residual Auction (BRA) for the 2025–2026 planning year. These results signal significant price increases for electricity across the region, starting June 1, 2025. The auction cleared at $269.92/MW-day, the highest capacity price in PJM’s history at the time. While rising demand contributed to the increase, most of the upward pressure stems from PJM’s ongoing failure to resolve critical market design flaws and interconnection delays. Issues such as bottlenecks in the queue for […] - [Utility Programs and UA Team Support](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/powering-smarter-buildings-with-pseg-support/): Utility Advantage completed a detailed audit of the entire university campus comprised of over 30 buildings including classrooms, gymnasiums, cafeterias, offices, laboratories, field houses and dormitories. Over six months, we conducted interviews with staff, completed site visits, inventoried equipment, completed analysis of energy conservation measures (ECM’s), and prepared the IGA report. Our team utilized EMPEQ’s advanced tools for data collection using a secure application on their phones and tablets to enable a faster and more accurate data collection process. Once the initial set of ECM’s were identified, we refined the analysis and expanded the option of building automation system optimization.The […] - [Utility Advantage Training Series](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/driving-fleet-electrification/): Utility Advantage was selected by NJ Transit Corporation to provide a series of training webinars covering thirteen modules of basic and intermediate level energy & sustainability topics for its energy team. NJ Transit selected Utility Advantage to provide training for its newly staffed energy team to fill in knowledge gaps and allow the team to “hit the ground running”. With a focus on topics that were relevant to NJ Transit’s near term objectives, Utility Advantage provided the technical expertise to develop and conduct the program for basic to intermediate level training. The training program was conducted over a period of […] - [Benchmarking Programs](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/benchmarking-programs/): Utility Advantage helps clients measure building efficiency through its proprietary Energy Intelligence Suite (EIS) and the EPA’s Energy Star Portfolio Manager. Using EIS, utility data is automatically or manually collected, audited for accuracy, and used to generate Energy Use Intensity (EUI) metrics. These metrics benchmark building performance across portfolios, helping identify both top performers and facilities in need of investment. For clients using Energy Star Portfolio Manager, Utility Advantage manages registration, data submission, and certification support. This process simplifies compliance, identifies opportunities for savings, and sets the stage for carbon reduction strategies. Backed by engineers and analysts, Utility Advantage has […] - [Casey Fitzgerald participates in "Energy Projects For Your Buildings and Fleets" panel at the Sustainable Jersey Annual Sustainability Summit](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/casey-fitzgerald-participates-in-energy-projects-for-your-buildings-and-fleets-panel-at-the-sustainable-jersey-annual-sustainability-summit/): Casey Fitzgerald discussed the importance of benchmarking as a first steep in assessing the relative energy efficiency of a building or portfolio of buildings using EnergyStar’s Portfolio Manager platform.   The State of New Jersey has mandated that all commercial buildings >25,000 square feet provide their benchmarking results to the state each year.  The compliance deadline is July 1st for the 2024 reports.  Sustainable Jersey is a network and movement of municipalities, schools and school districts working collectively to bring about a sustainable New Jersey. Acting with state agencies, non-profit organizations, foundations, academia and industry, Sustainable Jersey researches best practices […] - [President Laurie Wiegand-Jackson speaks at NJWEA conference on the rising costs of electricity in NJ and PJM Markets](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/president-laurie-wiegand-jackson-speaks-at-njwea-conference-on-the-rising-costs-of-electricity-in-nj-and-pjm-markets/): The New Jersey Water Environment Association (NJWEA) is a non profit educational organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the water environment. With a membership of 2800 engineers, operators, scientists , students and other professionals, the NJWEA is an environmental leader in New Jersey. Laurie Wiegand-Jackson, President of Utility Advantage was invited to make a presentation at the NJWEA Annual Conference in Atlantic City, NJ. She addressed the root causes for the rising costs of electricity in New Jersey and the impending rate increases which are to go into effect on June 1st.  She discussed ways to manage energy costs in […] - [Utility Advantage launches its 2025 Lunch & Learn program with an Earth Day Celebration](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/utility-advantage-launches-its-2025-lunch-learn-program-with-an-earth-day-celebration/): Employees of Utility Advantage organized the Earth Day event which included presentations, surveys and action that our team can take to be more sustainable. Andrea Snider gave a presentation covering Plastics in the Ocean and steps we can take to reduce our intake of plastics and to reduce plastics ending up in landfills and waterways.  Deb Lenny led the team to complete a survey “What Renewable Energy Are You” which was a fun way to learn about our team members and to discuss various types of Renewable Energy. We conducted a survey of our team and learned that most recycle […] - [Utility Advantage Advocates for Continuation of Clean Energy, Clean Fleet and Energy Efficiency Tax Credits](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/utility-advantage-advocates-for-continuation-of-clean-energy-clean-fleet-and-energy-efficiency-tax-credits/): Utility Advantage joined a consortium of supporters to petition Congress to save the clean energy tax credits that provide much needed financial resources to encourage the investment in energy efficiency, electric vehicles and distributed renewable energy resources. These tax credits provide necessary incentives for residents and businesses and the associated direct pay program for non-profits and the government sector to continue progress to a cleaner and more sustainable United States. We also support the continuation of the EnergyStar program which has been targeted for dismantling by the current administration. EnergyStar is a highly recognized program valued by consumers across the […] - [Utility Advantage's Casey Fitzgerald Presents on NJ's Benchmarking Program for EEA ](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/utility-advantages-casey-fitzgerald-presents-on-njs-benchmarking-program-for-eea/): In an effort to increase awareness and participation in the State of New Jersey’s Benchmarking program, Casey Fitzgerald, Manager of the NJ Benchmarking Helpdesk presented on the value of benchmarking for commercial properties and how the Help Desk, managed by Utility Advantage, can provide support to property owners seeking to comply with the State’s Benchmarking mandate. He was joined by Alexis Trautman, Research Scientist at the NJ Board of Public Utilities and Sydney Abraham, Senior Energy & Climate Analyst with Clearly Energy. - [Utility Advantage presents to BOMA on Benchmarking Programs In New Jersey](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/utility-advantage-presents-to-boma-on-benchmarking-programs-in-new-jersey/): In 2022, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) approved a benchmarking mandate for large commercial buildings. The program requires commercial buildings exceeding 25,000 square feet, to annually benchmark their energy and water usage using Energy Star’s Portfolio Manager. The webinar explained the benefits of Benchmarking and provided an overview of the NJ BPU Benchmarking program. Speakers were Jeffrey Grant and Nina Kovalenko of EnergyPlus Solutions and Casey Fitzgerald of Utility Advantage, LLC. Casey Fitzgerald currently manages the Help Desk for the NJ Benchmarking Program. His responsibilities in this role include managing and evaluating the help desk team, recruiting and […] - [Laurie Wiegand-Jackson profiled in WVU Alumni Who Inspire](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/laurie-wiegand-jackson-profiled-in-wvu-alumni-who-inspire/): Learn what our leader, Laurie Wiegand-Jackson, had to share with fellow mountaineers, engineering alumni and students at West Virginia University (WVU). She graduated from WVU with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering.  Laurie currently serves in the Chemical Engineering Academy in which she was inducted a few years ago.She hopes to encourage the next generation to enter into engineering fields and the energy industry in particular as we make progress in the clean energy transition. Read More Here - [Laurie Wiegand-Jackson serving on Association of Energy Engineers Board of Directors](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/laurie-wiegand-jackson-serving-on-association-of-energy-engineers-board-of-directors/): Utility Advantage President Laurie Wiegand-Jackson is serving another year as a Board Member-At-Large on the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) Board of Directors.  She will continue to provide her insights and support to the efforts of AEE in achieving its mission “to shape the future of the energy industry through networking, energy awareness, education, training, professional certification and recognition.” - [Utility Advantage comments to the NJ Energy Master Plan Update ](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/utility-advantage-comments-to-the-nj-energy-master-plan-update/): At the NJEMP public hearings today held by the NJ Board of Public Utilities, Utility Advantage President Laurie Wiegand-Jackson provided these comments: “We applaud the state and the BPU for continuing this critical work to address climate change and to reduce waste in the utilization of our energy and water resources. These times call for transformative strategies and programs that are no longer the status quo, but boldly increase the investment in outreach, training, implementation and innovation. Our comments focus on these areas. Building on the state’s inaugural benchmarking mandate, which our company supports, we propose the BPU fund efforts to […] - [​​AEE Annual Board of Directors Meeting](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/aee-annual-board-of-directors-meeting/): Utility Advantage President Laurie Wiegand-Jackson serves on the Association of Energy Engineers’ Board of Directors. She attended the annual meeting in Atlanta, GA in May.  The board participated in a five year planning process to help set the long-term course for the non-profit.  Ms. Wiegand-Jackson has been instrumental in elevating the role of women in the AEE and to encourage and help women to advance in their careers in the energy and sustainability fields.  She is a founder of the Council on Women in Energy & Environmental Leadership, a division of AEE.  She is joined by esteemed colleagues in the […] - [Utility Advantage President meets with AEE Student Chapter at West Virginia University](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/utility-advantage-president-meets-with-aee-student-chapter-at-west-virginia-university/): Laurie Wiegand-Jackson was in attendance at the Annual Meeting of the West Virginia University Academy of Chemical Engineers in which she was inducted in 2022. While there, she met with the AEE WVU Student Chapter to discuss the group’s mission, their plans for the upcoming year, and growth strategies.  She also provided some insights into career paths and her personal journey.  With Ms. Wiegand-Jackson’s support, the AEE Student group started last year under the WVU Chemical Engineering Department. The group is hoping to participate in some competitions in the next 1-2 years, start a metal recycling campaign on the engineering […] - [​Utility Advantage Team Achieves Certifications ](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/utility-advantage-team-achieves-certifications/): Utility Advantage is pleased to announce that three members of our New Jersey Benchmarking Team, Casey Fitzgerald, Craig Deluca, and Andrea Snider, have achieved certification as Benchmarking Professionals. Their certifications signifiy their expertise in benchmarking practices and the NJ Benchmarking Program rules.Casey, Craig, and Andrea will continue to lead our efforts in benchmarking while ensuring excellent help desk support, adherence to regulatory standards and benchmarking certification support for commercial property owners and tenants.This Benchmarking Professional certification  recognizes our team as experts in deploying the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager platform, a nationally developed benchmarking tool. By utilizing this tool, our certified staff members can provide comprehensive and accurate assessments of energy usage intensity and related […] - [Utility Advantage Announces Promotions!](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/utility-advantage-announces-promotions/): Casey Fitzgerald has been promoted to Manager of the NJ Benchmarking Program. In this role, he will be responsible for managing the NJ Benchmarking program Help Desk team that supports this newly mandated program for properties greater than 25,000 sq ft.  He will  interface with key accounts, implement process improvements and increase participation in the program. Casey has previously supervised teams and is experienced with software applications and CRM systems.  ​Chiquita Savoy has been promoted to Growth & Innovation Manager. She will provide grant writing support for federal and state funding opportunities related to the IRA and BIL.  She will also support […] - [Utility Advantage President Laurie Wiegand-Jackson attends UN COP27](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/utility-advantage-president-laurie-wiegand-jackson-attends-un-cop27/): Laurie Wiegand-Jackson attended the UN COP27 Conference on Climate Change in Sharm El-Sheikh Egypt as a representative of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). Ms. Wiegand-Jackson serves on the Board of Directors of the AEE and was joined by  Fotouh Al Ragom, President of AEE and Alain Aoun from AEE Lebanon chapter.  The AEE-sponsored group attended many sessions, including presentations by former US Vice President Al Gore, the Rocky Mountain Institute, various countries and NGO’s.  Topics included workforce development, data solutions for tracking large emitters of carbon, just and equitable responses for countries most impacted by climate change, and women’s […] - [Deb Lenny Joins Utility Advantage Team](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/deb-lenny-joins-utility-advantage-team/): Utility Advantage is pleased to announce that Deb Lenny has joined our team as the Director of Program Management and Consulting Services. Utility Advantage President Laurie Wiegand-Jackson stated “As the company continues to grow, this new position is critical to the successful deployment of our programs and services. I have known and worked with Deb for many years and she is ideally qualified to excel in the role and to bring her leadership to the success of our company.” With over thirty (30) years of expertise in the regulated and deregulated energy sectors, Deb is focused on advancing innovative energy & renewables solutions […] - [AEE Board of Directors Meeting](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/aee-board-of-directors-meeting/): Utility Advantage President Laurie Wiegand-Jackson serves on the Association of Energy Engineers’ Board of Directors. She attended the annual meeting in Boston, MA in June 2023.  Ms. Wiegand-Jackson has been instrumental in elevating the role of women in the AEE and to encourage and help women to advance in their careers in the energy and sustainability fields.  She is a founder and co-chair of the Council on Women in Energy & Environmental Leadership, a division of AEE. She is joined by (from Left to Right): Tim Janos, LJ Grobler, Laurie Wiegand-Jackson, Eric Oliver, Bill Kent, Fotouh Al-Ragom, Andres Ortuno, and […] - [Utility Advantage participates in NJBIZ panel on Energy Outlook in the Garden State](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/utility-advantage-participates-in-njbiz-panel-on-energy-outlook-in-the-garden-state/): “Businesses should start paying more attention to your utility bills and how to manage those costs more effectively.” Utility Advantage President Laurie Wiegand-Jackson joined Eric DeGesero, executive vice president of Fuel Merchants Association of N,J Scott Eversman, managing director and practice leader, Energy, at Diversified Search Group, and Michael Makarski, external affairs manager with Engineers Labor-Employer Cooperative 825, to discuss the many issues impacting energy markets and policies in the US and NJ. In a discussion of the policies and funding from the Inflation Reduction Act and New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan, Ms Wiegand-Jackson noted that with the significant investments in electrification, energy infrastructure, technology, renewable energy and energy […] - [​Utility Advantage Team provides Energy Management Workshop to NJ Water Association](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/utility-advantage-team-provides-energy-management-workshop-to-nj-water-association/): Craig DeLuca and Laurie Wiegand-Jackson from  Utility Advantage teamed up to provide a 4 hour comprehensive Energy Management Workshop for the NJ Water Association. The workshop was presented three times over the course of the past two months in locations across the state of New Jersey. Topics covered included understanding the utility bill, data management, benchmarking, demand management, energy markets, energy procurement, energy efficiency, renewable energy, EV programs, and  energy & sustainability master planning.  Utility Advantage provides training to private corporations, government sector and non-profits in order to help develop more educated and thoughtful consumers of energy.  - [Utility Advantage Participates in Energy Efficiency Day 2022](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/utility-advantage-participates-in-energy-efficiency-day-2022/): ​Save Money. Cut Pollution. Create Jobs. Utility Advantage joined a growing network of companies, government agencies, utilities, universities, advocates, and others to showcase the benefits of energy efficiency as part of the 7th annual Energy Efficiency Day (www.energyefficiencyday.org). The message of Energy Efficiency Day is simple: “Save Money. Cut Pollution. Create Jobs.” Energy efficiency is the cheapest, quickest way to meet our energy needs, cut consumer bills, and reduce harmful pollution.  Our employees took actions at home including setting back thermostats, turning off lights, changing filters on HVAC, and leak testing.  - [NJ BIZ "Best 50 Women in Business" ](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/nj-biz-best-50-women-in-business/): NJBIZ has selected Laurie Wiegand-Jackson, President of Utility Advantage, as one of the “2022 Best 50 Women in Business”. A panel of independent judges evaluated the candidates and selected this year’s honorees. This program, which is one of NJBIZ’s best-known events, recognizes 50 women who have made a significant impact on New Jersey business and the community at large. A celebration event will be held on October 26th to recognize this year’s awardees.  Ms. Wiegand-Jackson acknowledges the key to her success as follows: “It is with appreciation and gratitude for the entire Utility Advantage team and their contributions to our success that I […] - [NJ Board of Public Utilities Approves State's Energy and Water Benchmarking Program for Large Commercial Buildings](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/nj-board-of-public-utilities-approves-states-energy-and-water-benchmarking-program-for-large-commercial-buildings/): ​The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has issued an Order requiring the owner or operator of every commercial building over 25,000 square feet in the state to benchmark energy and water use using the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Portfolio Manager tool, as required by the New Jersey Clean Energy Act signed into law by Governor Murphy in 2018. “This is the next important step in implementing a best in class, statewide, energy efficiency program which will help us achieve Governor Murphy’s goal of 100 percent clean energy by 2050,” said NJBPU President Joseph L. Fiordaliso. “Creating a system […] - [PSEG Institute of Sustainability Studies Keynote Address ](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/pseg-institute-of-sustainability-studies-keynote-address/): Laurie Wiegand-Jackson, President and Founder of Utility Advantage, presented the keynote address “For Such a Time as This” to the 2021 PSEG ISS Green Team program graduates.  In her address, she highlighted the significant impact of climate change, the investments in innovation in climate action solutions, and the opportunities that it presents to the group of students from across the USA.  Sixty undergraduate students ranging from diverse backgrounds and 34 institutions of higher learning worked together to address today’s sustainability challenges in this unique program. The focus of the Green Team projects, in collaboration with twelve hosting organizations, revolved around […] - [Utility Advantage to Celebrate Energy Efficiency Day 2020](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/utility-advantage-to-celebrate-energy-efficiency-day-2020/): In recognition of the 5th annual national Energy Efficiency Day on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, Utility Advantage is joining regional and national organizations, businesses, utilities, universities, and individuals in promoting energy efficiency – the cheapest, quickest way to meet our energy needs, cut utility bills, and reduce pollution.  Energy efficiency is also an economic engine, amassing a U.S. workforce of nearly 2.4 million by the beginning of this year. Ranging from professional services to manufacturing, installation, and construction, these good jobs are local and cannot be outsourced.  “Energy Efficiency reduces waste, provides permanent annual utility cost savings, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. It’s one of […] - [​Laurie Wiegand-Jackson conducts a Zoom seminar "How to navigate and be successful in a male-dominated industry"](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/laurie-wiegand-jackson-conducts-a-zoom-seminar-how-to-navigate-and-be-successful-in-a-male-dominated-industry/): Laurie Wiegand-Jackson, president and founder of Utility Advantage, presented “How to navigate and be successful in a male dominated industry,” on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The seminar was hosted online by the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources as part of West Virginia University’s Diversity Week.Wiegand-Jackson has an active 35-year career in the energy business and is a prominent voice in the promotion of women’s professional advancement in the energy industry. With her personal experience in mind, she shared ten tips for surviving and thriving in any male dominated industry.“So many women hold themselves back out of fear that they are not […] - [Utility Advantage featured in The Global Women's Network For the Energy Transition](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/utility-advantage-featured-in-the-global-womens-network-for-the-energy-transition/): Energy Transition Role Models – Inspiring the Next Generation of Women Entrepreneur The energy industry is a male-dominated industry but there are companies and individuals trying to bring change to increase the inclusion of women.  Laurie Wiegand-Jackson, President of Utility Advantage, was one of nineteen women entrepreneurs from around the world that was highlighted as a role model for the next generation in GWNET’s publication “Energy Transition Role Models – Inspiring the Next Generation of Women Entrepreneurs”.  GWNET is showcasing  the portraits of these remarkable women entrepreneurs to balance the picture of the still predominant image of male leadership – […] - [Utility Advantage President participates in APEC Chile 2019 & Chile Encuentros Ciudadanos](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/utility-advantage-president-participates-in-apec-chile-2019-chile-encuentros-ciudadanos/): Utility Advantage President, Laurie WIegand Jackson, participates in APEC Chile 2019 & Chile Encuentros Ciudadanos held in Antofagasta, Chile Meeting with Chile Ministry of Energy at APEC Chile Energy Working Group Forum:  (Left to right) Romina Cuid, CURO Consultant and APEC trip coordinator; Paula Estevez, Chile Ministry of Energy International Relations; Laurie Wiegand-Jackson, President Utility Advantage and chair of Board of Council on Women in Energy & Environmental Leadership; Francisco Javier Lopez, Chile SubSecretary of Energy; Leslie Lopez Arias, Coordinator Encuentros Ciudadanos; Ms Wiegand-Jackson, President of Utility Advantage made two presentations at the APEC Chile 2019 Energy Conference. The first […] - [Utility Advantage President participates in meeting with Chile Dept of Energy](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/utility-advantage-president-participates-in-meeting-with-chile-dept-of-energy/): Energia Mas Mujeres Initiative Discussion & Chile Sustainable Energy Agency This meeting was held in Santiago Chile with the Ministry of Energy of Chile staff including Ms. Marcela Zulantay, Gender Coordinator in the Ministry of Energy and eight women team members, we discussed their individual roles and career objectives and advice on how to build their careers in the male-dominated energy industry.  A meeting was also held with the Chile Sustainable Energy Agency where their EV program was presented and Ms. Wiegand-Jackson participated in a radio interview on women in energy – challenges and opportunities. - [Utility Advantage President participates in WENERCON](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/utility-advantage-president-participates-in-wenercon/): This international event addressed the important issues of job opportunities and women empowerment in the energy sector. In conjunction with the event, Ms. Wiegand-Jackson highlighted the inauguration of the CWEEL – Tunisia group in conjunction with AEE’s Tunisia chapter. Ms. Wiegand-Jackson presented on strategies and the importance and value of gender equality in the industry and the role that the Council on Women in Energy & Environmental Leadership (CWEEL) serves for the Association of Energy Engineers and the industry.  Ms Wiegand-Jackson met with the CWEEL-Tunisia leaders and was inspired by their desire and commitment to improve opportunities for women in […] - [Utility Advantage Team Meets President Bush](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/utility-advantage-team-meets-president-bush/): Utility Advantage Team Meets President Bush at World Energy Engineering Congress, Atlanta Executives from Utility Advantage, Laurie Wiegand-Jackson, President & CEO and Gerald Jackson, VP of Business Development, met with Keynote Speaker President George W Bush at the Association of Energy Engineers’ World Energy Engineering Congress in Atlanta. Ms. Wiegand-Jackson also participated in the CWEEL Breakfast with speaker Kim Greene, COO and Executive Vice President of Southern Company. - [South Jersey Energy to Deliver Savings to North Plainfield Residents Through Energy Aggregation Program](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/south-jersey-energy-to-deliver-savings-to-north-plainfield-residents-through-energy-aggregation-program/): Utility Advantage announced today that South Jersey Energy Company (SJE), a subsidiary of South Jersey Industries, Inc. (NYSE: SJI) was selected to deliver lower-cost electricity supply to residents of the Borough of North Plainfield, New Jersey in a 15-month agreement beginning September 2016.  The savings were achieved through a competitive bidding process that combined Borough facility and residential electricity needs under the North Plainfield Community Choice Energy Aggregation Program.  Approximately 7,100 residential electric customer accounts of PSE&G were eligible to participate in North Plainfield. “By combining needs, towns and their residents both win by reducing costs for their electricity supply,” said […] - [Harnessing the Energy Industry’s Shifting Workforce for Greater Diversity](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/harnessing-the-energy-industrys-shifting-workforce-for-greater-diversity/): Woodstown, NJ, June 8, 2018 – Utility Advantage President Laurie Wiegand-Jackson along with industry peer Tahseena Kahn co-authored this article on the importance of engaging and promting women in the energy industry as well as the benefits of mentorship and sponsorship programs. We participated in Mediaplanet USA’s Women in Energy campaign where we united with like-minded thought leaders and associations to shed light on the exciting and impactful opportunities available to women in the field. With 50% of the workforce retiring in the next 5-7 years, it’s crucial to highlight the best practices for women to enter and excel in this rewarding […] - [UA President Laurie Wiegand-Jackson Quoted on N.J. Bulk Energy Deal](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/ua-president-laurie-wiegand-jackson-quoted-on-n-j-bulk-energy-deal/): “It’s really building momentum,” said Laurie Wiegand-Jackson, president of Utility Advantage, a Mount Laurel consultancy that is talking with some towns about setting up bulk energy buys. http://articles.philly.com/2013-03-11/business/37600617_1_aggregation-philadelphia-energy-authority-new-jersey-state-league - [UA President Laurie Wiegand-Jackson Featured for Energy Aggregation Expertise](https://darkgray-walrus-525862.hostingersite.com/insights/ua-president-laurie-wiegand-jackson-featured-for-energy-aggregation-expertise/): Laurie Wiegand-Jackson, who in 2003 served as the consultant to the Board of Public Utilities in the drafting of the Government Energy Aggregation Rules, and is now President of Utility Advantage, was “pleased to see that the program design was able to achieve its intended goal of widespread participation, ease of implementation and of course, energy cost savings. 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