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 Vice 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.


Recent speaking engagements

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)

HalfMoon Seminars: Renewable Energy Systems for Building Professionals, December 2009

Community College Facility Coalition 16th Annual Conference, November 2009

SARTA Sacramento Clean Tech Showcase, October 2009 (Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance)

IGSHPA Technical Conference and Expo 2009, October 2009 (International Ground Source Heat Pump Association)

Sacramento County Environmental Mgmt. Dept., Environmental Compliance Division, July 2009

2009 ASHRAE Annual Conference, June 2009 (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers)

HeatSpring Learning Institute, March 2009