Since August 2009 the SAEE has been receiving nominations for the Hall of Fame. Nominations has been reviewed and evaluated by the SAEE Board and the Hall of Fame committee.
We are proud to announce that the Hall of Fame award was presented to The Late Ian Ernest Lane, and that the Committee and SAEE Board also decided to name the Hall of Fame after him.
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Dr. Lane sadly passed away November 3rd 2008, after being known for his service, dedication, commitment and selfless hours given to the energy industry.
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Consulting
Formerly a Director of Megkon Inc. a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy. Later Managing Member of Energy Efficiency Enterprises AND director of Energy Cybernetics. Consulting work was done for:
- ESKOM
- ISCOR
- AECI
- ANGLO AMERICAN CORPORATION
- ATLAS AIRCRAFT
- SAAF
- SASOL
- SODA ASH BOTSWANA
- GENCOR
- DEPT of MINERAL AND ENERGY AFFAIRS
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- RANDBURG TOWN COUNCIL
- WINKELHAAK MINE
- CITY COUNCIL OF PRETORIA
- INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION
- OLD MUTUAL PROPERTIES
- RICHARDS BAY MINERALS
- HARTBEESPOORT LOCAL AUTHORITY
- ANGLO PLATINUM
- GOLDFIELDS
- UNIDO
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Dr.Lane was contracted on a long-term basis through Energy Efficiency Enterprises to do consulting on integrated electricity planning to ESKOM.
He lead an energy efficiency development project for the Sasol group of companies. This involved investigation into all types of energy saving opportunities, including electricity, steam, coal and fuel gas. The purpose of the project was to set up an energy management strategy and system for the management of energy commodities by this international company.
Dr. Lane was also an Executive Director of the Energy Training Foundation, a group that is actively involved in training of individuals towards competence in the energy field. The Energy Training Foundation has an agreement with the AEE to present their Certified Energy Manager qualification in Africa. In addition to this course, he presented the Energy Solutions Training Program to practicing technologists.
Dr. Lane has been actively performing research and consulting work in the energy field for more than 20 years.
Dr. Lane was Chairman of the Energy Engineering Standards Generating Group. This is the official body developing unit standards for assessment of learner energy professionals in South Africa. Dr. Lane was very occupied with the development of skills and technical competence in the energy field.
He was a member of the United Nations International Energy Expert Group. He facilitates UNIDO activities regarding the Clean Development Mechanism in South Africa.
Dr Lane has been nominated to chair TC101, the South African Bureau of Standards body that develops Energy Efficiency related Standards for South Africa. He represented the SABS on PC 242, the ISO project committee tasked with development of energy management standards. He chaired the SABS working group on energy management standards.
Dr Lane was a member of the Strategic Advisory Group for Energy appointed by ISO to advise on the development of standards for energy efficiency and renewable energy.
He was chairman of the Energy Practitioner’s Steering Committee, a group tasked by the DME to help ECSA study the feasibility and to draft regulations for the certification of competence of energy practitioners.
His award was received by his wife, Annette Lane and their son, Ian Lane.
Mr Sydney Zeederberg presented the award.
Nomination Form
Please add a comprehensive CV of the nominee, plus a photo and mail to:
Annelie Deysel
SAEE
Administration Manager
Email:
Annelie Deysel