Brewers of Pennsylvania Symposium

In today's hyper-connected landscape, data has emerged as the cornerstone of competitive advantage, offering invaluable insights to businesses across industries. Our presentation, "Cultivating Competitive Edge: Unveiling the Power of Data Insights," navigates the transformative journey from raw data to actionable intelligence.

TPI Efficiency is a vendor-neutral energy consulting firm that provides comprehensive energy management and sustainability solutions to help organizations reduce operating costs and achieve their environmental goals. Their expertise spans various areas: Renewable Energy Consulting TPI offers guidance on renewable energy options like solar, wind, and hydropower, assisting clients in procuring renewable energy sources and reducing emissions. Energy Efficiency Services They provide services to improve energy efficiency, including strategic planning, energy audits, lighting and HVAC upgrades, building management systems, and electrical system optimization. Energy Procurement TPI monitors energy markets and advises clients on optimal procurement strategies for electricity and natural gas. It negotiates with over 150 suppliers to secure cost-effective contracts tailored to its clients' needs. Sustainability Solutions TPI helps organizations develop sustainability plans, implement emissions reduction strategies, secure funding for sustainable projects, and future-proof their operations through innovative solutions. Additional Services Their offerings include demand response programs, power quality management, utility rate optimization, and financial analysis. With a focus on vendor neutrality and objective advice, TPI Efficiency partners with organizations to drive cost savings, reduce environmental impact, and achieve their energy and sustainability goals through industry-leading customer service and expertise.

The deck delves into the significance of purchasing spot hops and ways to leverage that channel to benefit your beer and business, no matter the size of your brewery. At the end of the presentation, we can also offer some hops to do sensory with.

Lager brewing has always been around, but now Lagers are becoming more popular to the consumer as refreshing option. Brewing a Lager is more than choosing a lager yeast strain and turning down the fermentation temperature. There are brewing techniques that can improve the quality of the beer you brew.

This presentation is an introduction to the PA OSHA Consultation Program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.   We will discuss the entire process from making a request to closing out identified hazards.  We will discuss the most frequently cited standards for breweries. Additionally, we will cover the penalties associated with hazards identified by OSHA enforcement activities and how we can help mitigate them before they occur.