Lisa Meline, P.E.
Principal Mechanical Engineer

Lisa Meline is the firm’s owner and principal engineer. Her background includes experience with NASA Ames as a facilities manager and Apple Computer as an engineering manager. Since founding Meline Engineering in 1995, she has become recognized as an authority on renewable energy systems, particularly geothermal heat pump systems. Ms. Meline speaks regularly on the topic of sustainable energy systems at industry events and teaches in the Renewable Energy Certificate Program at U.C. Davis Extension, the university’s program for continuing and professional education.

Ms. Meline is a LEED Accredited Professional and a Certified Geoexchange Designer by the Association of Energy Engineers. She is Chair of ASHRAE TC6.8, the Technical Committee on Geothermal Energy Utilization, a voting member of IGSHPA’s Standards Committee and holds memberships with ASME, ASHRAE, AEE, GHPC and IGSHPA. Ms. Meline is an ASME Fellow and is a recipient of ASME’s Distinguished Service Award.

Education

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 1996, California State University, Sacramento

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 1989, California State University, Sacramento

Associate of Science, 1985, American River College, Sacramento

Licenses & Certifications

California Professional Engineer’s License

Colorado Professional Engineer’s License

Nevada Professional Engineer’s License

Utah Professional Engineer’s License

LEED Accredited Professional

IGSHPA

Certified Geoexchange Designer

Lisa Meline, P.E.


Speaking Engagements

University of California, Davis, Extension Program, Geothermal Energy Systems:  Overview, April 14, 2012

2012 ASHRAE Winter Conference, Seminar Chair, “Chicago Smackdown:  Air Source vs. Ground Source or Best Practices for Air Source vs. Ground Source Heat Pump Systems.”,  January 2012

2011 NGWA Ground Water Expo, Presentation, "How Groundwater Professionals Avoid Potential Pitfalls on Geothermal Projects.” , December 2011

IGSHPA Technical Conference and Expo, October 6, 2011 (International Ground Source Heat Pump Association)

2011 UCD Energy Week Presentation, “What YOU Need to Know about GEO.”, April 2011

University of California, Davis, Extension Program, Geothermal Energy Systems Design, Renewable Energy Certificate Program, Spring 2011

University of California, Davis, Extension Program, Geothermal Energy Systems:  Overview, March 26, 2011

ASHRAE Sacramento Valley Section, “Geothermal Heating and Cooling,” March 2, 2011.  (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers)

2011 ASHRAE Winter Conference, January 31, 2011, Forum, “"Good Design for GCHP: What Is It and Who Does It?”

ASHRAE Sierra Delta Section, October 2010 Program, “Geothermal Heat Pumps 101.”

GRC Pre Conference Workshop on Geothermal Heat Pumps, October 2010 (Geothermal Resource Council)

IGSHPA Technical Conference and Expo, 2010 (International Ground Source Heat Pump Association)

Contra Costa College STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Seminar Series, “Geothermal Systems,” December 2010

University of California, Davis, Extension program, Geothermal Energy Systems Design, Renewable Energy Certificate Program, Spring 2010

AGWT: Ground Source Heating & Cooling for Residential & Commercial Properties, February 2010 and February 2009 (American Ground Water Trust)