On October 8, Stephen Turner, President of Stephen Turner Inc., led the AIA Rhode Island Continuing Education Webinar, sharing expert insights on high-performance and zero-energy buildings. His presentation covered the latest climate trends in Rhode Island, zero-energy building concepts, and key provisions of the Rhode Island Commercial Building Energy Code. Attendees also learned about successful high-performance showcases in the New England climate and the advantages of net-zero energy solutions.

Special thanks to AIA Rhode Island and CLEAResult for organizing this informative event on behalf of Rhode Island Energy.

On June 14, our team members and their families enjoyed a wonderful private tour at the Tomaquag Museum, led by education manager Chrystal Baker. Chrystal introduced us to the inspiring stories of marathon runner Ellison "Tarzan" Brown and Princess Red Wing, in addition to sharing her own family stories with our team. We were all captivated by the rich history and cultural heritage presented.

We are eagerly anticipating the upcoming new Tomaquag museum at the URI campus and are hopeful that we can contribute our commissioning expertise to this exciting project for the Rhode Island indigenous community. LinkedIn+

Our team recently enjoyed an engaging and educational outing to the Fields Point Waste Water Treatment Facility in Providence. During the visit, attendees participated in a tour and presentation by Green Energy Consumers Alliance and Narragansett Bay Commission engineers.

The highlight of the event was the impressive wind turbine, which supplies power to Rhode Island's Community Choice Electricity program. This experience underscored our commitment to sustainable energy practices and the importance of innovative solutions in our community.

Check out the tour video here+

Last Minute Call! Join Us for the Free Rhode Island 2024 Commercial Energy Code Update Training!

We're excited to announce that Dave Sungarian, PE, CEM from Stephen Turner Inc. will be presenting an in-depth training on the Rhode Island 2024 Commercial Energy Code Update.

This free session is brought to you by CLEAResult on behalf of Rhode Island Energy.

📅 Date: Wednesday, June 26
🕒 Time: 9am - 12pm EDT
📍 Location: Viessmann Manufacturing Co. or Zoom

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We look forward to seeing you there!

We're thrilled to announce that Joe Wagner has been promoted to Program Manager | Senior Technical Lead! His exceptional dedication and technical skills make him invaluable assets to our team. Join us in congratulating Joe on his well-deserved promotions!

We're excited to announce the promotion of Amanda Harding and Dylan Myers to Program Managers! With their unwavering dedication and exemplary leadership skills, they bring immense value to our team. They have navigated complex projects with poise, ensuring success. Their commitment to excellence and collaborative leadership have driven growth. Congratulate them as they move into these well-deserved roles.

We are thrilled to announce that Jing Wu has been promoted to Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) | Program Manager here at Stephen Turner Inc.! Jing Wu has been an invaluable foundational member of our team. During her 12 years of exceptional dedication, she consistently demonstrated leadership and expertise in driving innovation and managing programs effectively. Her hard work and commitment have truly made a significant impact on our projects and overall success.

On February 15th, our Senior Commissioning Engineer, Dave, led an enlightening webinar in partnership with CLEAResult on behalf of Rhode Island Energy. This session dove into commercial heat pumps, discussing their vital role in sustainable building design and the anticipated updates to Rhode Island's energy code in early 2024.

Key topics included the benefits of heat pumps for new and renovated buildings, critical design considerations, and the importance of efficiency and indoor air quality. The presentation also explored the evolving landscape of building electrification and its implications for the industry. For webinar learning objectives, visit AIA Rhode Island +

For a deeper dive into the webinar's insights checkout the Presentation +

We're excited to share the success of the recent Air Source Heat Pump Best Practices training at Viessmann, presented by our President, Stephen Turner. Many thanks to Viessmann and CLEAResult, which organized the event on behalf of Rhode Island Energy.

During this engaging event, industry professionals delved into crucial topics, such as:

• Distinguishing among various heat pump systems.
• Evaluating the advantages and disadvantages.
• Assessing performance and efficiency.
• Tackling integration and control challenges.

To access the presentation slide deck, click the link below:

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