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Lunch and Learn

  • Bates South Campus 2201 S 78th St, Room B107 – Building B Tacoma WA 98409 (map)

Tacoma Power: Increasing Performance with Tacoma Power's Conservation Programs

This presentation will cover Tacoma Powers conservation programs, including incentives and rebates to encourage energy conservation for its commercial customers, and meet the utilities conservation goals.

Cost: Facility Professional Member - $30 | Facility Professional Non-Member - $35 | Associate Member - $40 | Associate Non-Member - $45 | Student - $15

Note: Lunch & Beverage Included in Registration

Learning Objectives:

  • An understanding of Tacoma Power’s commercial conservation offerings and goals. Specifically, how these objectives comply with regulations, help customers make financially prudent decisions, and be a good steward in our community.

  • Provide specific project examples to illustrate how Tacoma Power worked with customers to help save energy and money in their facilities.

  • Provide you with an understanding of which projects are good candidates for Tacoma Power’s conservation program offerings, where to find more information and how to get started.


Ellisa Lim
Tacoma Power

Ellisa Lim is a mechanical engineer with over a decade of experience in HVAC systems and energy efficiency. Currently at Tacoma Power, she supports commercial and industrial customers with energy-saving projects, specializing in HVAC analysis and utility program implementation. Ellisa holds a P.E. license and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and has led cross-functional teams across utility, consulting, and manufacturing sectors to deliver impactful energy solutions.


Nitin Machanda
Senior Energy Program Manager, Tacoma Power

Nitin Manchanda is a Sr. Energy Program manager and manages Tacoma Power’s commercial rebate program, strategic energy management (SEM) program and other conservation initiatives including assisting clients comply with WA Clean Buildings law. Nitin has a proven track record of delivering innovative energy projects and solutions across several industries. Based in the Seattle/Tacoma area, Nitin brings over 20 years of experience in the energy conservation industry by managing client engagements for organizations such as Energy Hippo, McKinstry, and Itron. He holds a Master of Arts in International Economics & Finance from Brandeis University and is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP).