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  RAcing toward energy dominance!!  

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Get ready to rev up your energy game!

Join energy leaders, engineers, sustainability professionals, and students for a full day of learning, networking, and inspiration — all at one of the most iconic venues in Texas.

What’s in Store:
Raffle: Win a 10-lap NASCAR driving experience!
Breakfast & Lunch: Included with registration
Vendors & Exhibits: Explore cutting-edge energy tech
Panel Discussion: “One Big Beautiful Bill” — shaping the future of energy policy
Student Projects: Innovative ideas from tomorrow’s engineers

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just getting started in the energy field, this is the premier event to connect, learn, and make an impact.

* You will earn 5  PDH hours 

Tap below to hear a special message from our Conference Chair, Mark Witt!!

Schedule

8AM – 9AM Breakfast, Introductions of past presidents, officers and board members by
NTAEE president Matt Breaux. Introduction of Hollie Brown, incoming NTAEE president

9:00 – 9:30 Recognition of NTAEE/AEE award winners

9:30 – 10:00 Benjamin Teddlie Presentation on the responsibilities of the State Energy
Conservation Office, SECO

Benjamin is a Contract Manager at the State Energy Conservation Office. He co-manages the LoanSTAR Revolving Loan Program and is preparing to launch SECO's administration of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Program. Benjamin joined SECO after graduating from Rice University in 2024, earning degrees in Mathematics and Economics. 

10:00 – 10:30 Five minute vendor presentations

10:30 – 11:30 Panel discussion on the One Big Beautiful Bill and it’s impact on the energy
industry.
• Ira Nicodemus Panel moderator and President Holistic Utility Solutions
• Abby Massey Panelist and Vice President of Energy Incentives at TaxTaker
• Tom Tolman Panelist and Vice President of Emerging Markets, Lion Energy
• Catherine Stack Panelist and Director for Voltus

Ira Nicodemus - President & Team Lead
Ira is the Founder of Holistic Utility Solutions and serves as the President. With 16+ years of experience in energy management and solar, he brings a wide range of industry expertise and experience. He will function as the Team Lead and POC. Ira oversaw Energy & Sustainability for 1,400+ Bank of America facilities (25M+ sq.ft.) for CBRE from 2013-2019 and has implemented hundreds of energy and sustainability projects. He holds a BS in Engineering & Management (Clarkson University), MBA (University of North Texas), is a Certified Energy Manager (AEE), and a NABCEP PV Associate.

Abby Massey is the Vice President of Energy Incentives at TaxTaker, a specialty tax incentives consulting firm headquartered in Austin, TX. Abby has her B.S. in Civil Engineering from Purdue
University and is a Professional Engineer licensed in 47 states. As a LEED Accredited Professional, Abby is dedicated to sustainable building practices. Prior to tax consulting, Abby spent almost a decade specializing in commercial building design. Her experience now includes optimizing energy incentives for clients by leveraging her in-depth understanding of the Inflation Reduction Act and programs centered around real estate, energy efficiency, and the built environment.

With a career spanning retail power sales and Demand Response, Catherine Stack brings a well-rounded perspective to the energy industry. After graduating from the University of Oklahoma, her foundation was built in Houston, selling retail electricity at Champion Energy and Calpine Solutions. For the last 3+ years, she has worked at Voltus, specializing in creating financial incentives for large commercial and industrial clients to reduce energy use when the grid needs it most, mitigating the impact of high prices and emissions. Since joining Voltus, Catherine has delivered over $7M in ERCOT incentives. Catherine is currently based in Dallas, TX.

Tom Tolman Photo

As Vice President of Emerging Markets at Lion Energy, Tom Tolman leads the company's energy storage systems sales team as it introduces energy storage systems to the commercial, industrial and utility sectors. In addition, he works with energy storage companies to solve their battery modularizing, Racking and PCS needs. He also analyzes power data and power bills to calculate system ROI. Tolman was previously the Director of Engineering at TNT Labs and Project Development Engineer at Novatek. Tolman earned his Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Brigham Young University.

11:30 – 12:30 Lunch and vendor engagement

12:30 – 1:30 Keynote Address Dr. Paul Krueger, University of North Texas, Dean, College of
Engineering and Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Professional Title: Dean, College of Engineering and Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Professional Bio: As the Dean of the College of Engineering, Dr. Paul Krueger oversees five academic departments: Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. He is a recipient of the Rolf D. Buhler Memorial Award in Aeronautics, the Richard Bruce Chapman Memorial Award for distinguished research in hydrodynamics, the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers North Texas Section Young Engineer of the Year Award and the Ford Senior Research Fellowship. Dr. Krueger earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California at Berkeley and his master’s degree and Ph.D. in aeronautics from the California Institute of Technology.

1:30 – 2:30 Five minute vendor presentations and vendor engagement

2:30 – 3:00 Dr. Hassan Qandil University of North Texas, Clinical Associate Professor
presentation on, V2G: Smart Power Management

Dr. Hassan Qandil is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE – Texas) and Certified Energy Manager (CEM) with over 15 years of international experience in engineering, research, and education. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical and Energy Engineering from the University of North Texas (UNT), where he now serves as a Clinical Associate Professor. In addition, he is a Project Manager with the Clean Energy Group at NV5, leading initiatives in renewable energy, HVAC design, and advanced energy efficiency solutions. His research portfolio includes major grants focused on electric vehicle (EV) integration in mobility and smart grids. At UNT, he advises the student chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) and has been recognized with the Early Career Award for Contributions to International Education in 2025. Beyond campus, he serves as President of the Arab American Association of Engineers and Architects (AAAEA) – North Texas Chapter. Dr. Qandil’s impact has been acknowledged through multiple awards, including AAAEA’s Engineer of the Year (2022) and the Energy Innovator of the Year – Midwest Region (2024) by AEE.

3:00 – 3:30 Afternoon snack break

3:30 – 4:00 UNT Senior Project review presented by Lucas Wilhoyt, Gabriel Ramlall and Max
Thomas Presentations on the Solar Canopies for UNT Parking and Buoyant Observation
Platform for Aquatic Testing, Team B. O. P. A. T.

Lucas Wilhoyt: Lucas is a senior at the University of North Texas, majoring in Mechanical and Energy Engineering. Lucas is currently the student chapter President of AEE at UNT.

Gabriel Ramlall: Gabriel is a Mechanical and energy engineering senior student. He is Vice President of UNT AEE.

Max Thomas: Landon "Max" Thomas is a Mechanical and Energy Engineering senior. He is currently Vice President of the UNT chapter of American Society of mechanical Engineers.

4:00 – 5:00 Raffle and vendor tear down

5:00 Conference closes, see you on October 16, 2026

Being a sponsor for the 42nd Annual NTAEE Energy Conference is a great way to showcase your organization to the Energy Engineers and numerous businesses located in North Texas. Proceeds from the conference funds NTAEE’s Student Scholarship Program. Thank you in advance for supporting the NTAEE organization.

NTAEE Sponsor Opportunities:
Platinum Sponsors: $5000 (3 of 4 spots available) Includes: Recognition in publications and displays, plus one booth and five conference tickets.
Gold Sponsor: $2,500 each (1 of 3 spots available) Includes: Recognition in publications and displays, plus one booth and three conference tickets.
Silver Sponsor: $1,500 (Sold out ) Includes: Recognition in publications and displays, one booth and two conference tickets.
Bronze Sponsor: $750 (12 Spots Sold out) Includes: Recognition in publications and displays, one booth and two conference tickets, and a $50 gift card that NTAEE will provide you to present as a door prize to a lucky winner!

Snack Sponsor: $1000 (Sold out Includes: Recognition in publications and displays, one booth and two conference tickets.

All Sponsors logos and links will be posted on the NTAEE website from September for a whole year in appreciation for your support! Please see attached Sponsor Packet!

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