Professionals
Enhancing the energy landscape in Hawaii is both an enormous challenge and responsibility. Hawaii Energy offers a number of professional development opportunities for business and energy professionals across various industries in an effort to advance the adoption of energy conservation and efficiency in Hawaii. Supported by ratepayer funding, these courses are heavily subsidized or tuition-free for qualified applicants.
Talk Story with Sam Rashkin
Wednesday, December 3rd HST
Doors open at 11:00AM, 11:30AM – 1:30PM
AIA Honolulu | Both (Virtual is on Zoom)
Affordable housing is a top priority for Hawaiʻi’s communities. Achieving long-term affordability means addressing construction costs, energy use, and disaster resilience.
Join Sam Rashkin, former Director of the Energy Star for Homes Program and author of Housing 2.0, for two opportunities to explore these issues, including a presentation on six strategies for affordable zero energy housing, hosted by AIA Honolulu, Hawaii Energy, and the Hawaii State Energy Office.
Sam Rashkin: Former National Director of ENERGY STAR for Homes and Chief Architect with the U.S. DOE Building Technologies Office and a leading pioneer for housing innovation.
*FREE lunch for in person attendees
Questions? Email Howard Wiig at howard.c.wiig@hawaii.gov
VFD Control of Fans and Pumps: Optimize Comfort and Energy
Thursday, 12/11 12-1PM HST | Virtual (MS Teams)
HVAC systems account for nearly 50% of building electricity use. VFDs can reduce energy consumption dramatically—25% savings with a 10% speed reduction.
Join Hawaii Energy to learn how Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) can optimize HVAC fan and pump performance to improve comfort, reduce energy use, and extend equipment life. This technical session is designed for building operators, facility managers, and contractors who want to understand where VFDs can have the biggest impact and how Hawaii Energy can help.
What You’ll Learn:
- VFD fundamentals & applications
- Benefits beyond energy savings
- Control strategies & identifying opportunities
- Hawaii Energy rebates
Presenter Bio: Rachael Mascolino is a Senior Energy Engineer in VEIC’s Enterprise Services department. Her work includes a focus on optimizing existing HVAC systems for efficiency and occupant comfort. A background including design, facilities operations, engineering project management, and capital strategic planning over the past 18 years provides a unique perspective for helping customers and programs comprehensively with HVAC and energy solutions.
Rachael Mascolino
Senior Energy Engineer
VEIC’s Enterprise Services
For training-related questions, please email Karen Shishido at karen.shishido@leidos.com or call 808-848-8535.