Key Employees Promoted to General Managers at SmartWatt Energy’s Chicago, IL and Sacramento, CA Offices

Albany, NY—January 24, 2012—SmartWatt Energy, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has promoted Aaron Raftery and Brooklyn Stewart to General Manager of its Chicago, IL and Sacramento, CA offices, respectively.

“Aaron and Brooklyn’s extensive knowledge of the industry have driven our company forward and helped us become a nationwide leader,” said Chris Covell, SmartWatt Energy’s President, “They continuously deliver high-quality results and will make great leaders for our Chicago and Sacramento offices.”

Aaron Raftery most recently served as a Project Development Engineer at SmartWatt Energy’s Chicago, IL office.  In that role, he was instrumental in building the number of SmartWatt Energy’s large commercial and industrial LED lighting retrofit and comprehensive solution projects throughout the Midwest.  As General Manager of SmartWatt Energy’s Chicago office, Aaron will be responsible for overseeing staff and all ongoing projects and for further developing and managing key cold storage national accounts for the company.

Brooklyn Stewart joined SmartWatt Energy’s team two years ago as a Project Development Engineer.  He has played a major role in SmartWatt Energy’s expansion throughout the West Coast, and has managed and led several key food processing accounts for the company.  As General Manager, Brooklyn will be responsible for managing and coordinating SmartWatt Energy’s Sacramento office staff of Project Engineers and guiding their efforts in developing and growing customer networks and designing large commercial and industrial projects throughout Northern California.  He will also focus on increasing the number of SmartWatt Energy’s mechanical upgrade projects in the region.

ABOUT SMARTWATT ENERGY, INC.

SmartWatt Energy, Inc., is a leading nationwide provider of turnkey energy-efficiency solutions.  SmartWatt Energy is dedicated to lowering businesses’ operational costs through energy-reduction strategies.  SmartWatt Energy provides whole building energy assessments and implements lighting retrofits, VFD upgrades, control system enhancements, ECM upgrades, smart meter installations, and more to help commercial, industrial, government and utility customers meet their sustainability goals.  SmartWatt Energy’s energy-efficiency services include construction-grade energy audits, value-engineered designs, self-performed installations, utility incentive procurement, facilitation of EPAct 2005 tax deductions and maintenance support.  For more information, visit www.smartwattinc.com.

SmartWatt Energy to Exhibit at the Process Expo in Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL—October 25, 2011—SmartWatt Energy, Inc., a leading nationwide provider of energy-efficiency solutions for food processing, cold storage and distribution facilities, will be exhibiting at the Process Expo at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois on November 1-4, 2011.

Attendees are encouraged to visit SmartWatt Energy at Booth 2070 to qualify for a free commercial energy analysis.

SmartWatt Energy is dedicated to lowering businesses’ operational costs through demand-side energy reduction strategies.  With Illinois operations based outside of Chicago, they have completed many energy-efficiency projects with businesses in the area, saving their customers millions of dollars on their utility bills. 

The Process Expo is an annual event dedicated to the food and beverage industries.  It attracts attendees from the world’s leading food companies who are looking for solutions that will help them more efficiently, safely and successfully create and bring food products to market.  Over 400 companies are expected to exhibit and over 10,000 people are expected to attend the event this year.

ABOUT SMARTWATT ENERGY, INC.

SmartWatt Energy, Inc., is a leading nationwide provider of turnkey energy-efficiency solutions.  SmartWatt Energy is dedicated to lowering businesses’ operational costs through demand-side energy-reduction strategies.  SmartWatt Energy provides whole building energy assessments and implements lighting retrofits, variable-frequency drive upgrades, control system enhancements and other mechanical upgrades to help commercial, industrial, government and utility customers meet their sustainability goals.  SmartWatt Energy’s energy-efficiency services include construction-grade energy audits, value-engineered designs, self-performed installations, utility incentive procurement, facilitation of EPAct 2005 tax deductions and maintenance support. 

SmartWatt Energy Chicago Office Grows With New Staff

Chicago, IL—September 7, 2011-SmartWatt Energy, Inc. is pleased to announce that Brady Schultz has joined the company as a Project Engineer in the Chicago, Illinois office.

SmartWatt Energy is a leading nationwide provider of turnkey energy-efficiency solutions for commercial, industrial, government and utility customers.  The demand for lighting system upgrades and comprehensive solutions for large commercial and industrial customers in the Midwest has been strong, with the Chicago office doubling in size in less than a year.

Brady Schultz is currently working on his Associate’s Degree in Construction Management. He most recently worked as a Senior Proposal Content Analyst with CVS Caremark, where he collaborated to coordinate, develop, write and edit Requests for Proposals (RFPs).  Prior to working at CVS Caremark, Brady was an Assistant Editor at Reilly Communications Group, where he wrote, edited and proofread four different publications in the health care field.  Brady graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and English.  He will assist SmartWatt Energy’s Illinois-based Project Engineers in the auditing, design and management of comprehensive energy-efficiency solutions for customers in the Midwest.

ABOUT SMARTWATT ENERGY, INC.

SmartWatt Energy, Inc., is a leading nationwide provider of turnkey energy-efficiency solutions.  SmartWatt Energy is dedicated to lowering businesses’ operational costs through demand-side energy-reduction strategies.  SmartWatt Energy provides whole building energy assessments and implements lighting retrofits, variable-frequency drive upgrades and control system enhancements to help commercial, industrial, government and utility customers meet their sustainability goals.  SmartWatt Energy’s energy-efficiency services include construction-grade energy audits, value-engineered designs, self-performed installations, utility incentive procurement, facilitation of EPAct 2005 tax deductions and maintenance support. 

SmartWatt Energy Completes LED Lighting Retrofit at Americold’s Gouldsboro, PA Cold Storage Facility, 13 Month Payback

WILKES-BARRE, PA—July 7, 2011— SmartWatt Energy, Inc. recently completed a LED lighting retrofit at Americold’s temperature-controlled storage facility in Gouldsboro, PA that resulted in a short, 13 month payback. The project produces higher quality light, will save $195,806 per year in lighting costs and will result in $67,308 per year in coincidence cooling savings.

Given SmartWatt Energy’s emphasis on value-engineered lighting design, Americold selected SmartWatt Energy as a partner in reducing energy consumption. “We pride ourselves on custom designing energy-efficiency solutions for our customers that not only save energy and optimize system performance, but provide a high return on investment as well,” said Tarek El-Gohary, Vice President of East Coast Operations for SmartWatt Energy.  “This project allows Americold to operate more efficiently.”

“SmartWatt Energy designs projects that save energy and money,” said Fred Walker, Americold’s Vice President of Engineering. “The quick payback, combined with the reduction in greenhouse emissions are some of the key reasons we chose SmartWatt Energy for multiple facilities nationwide.”

Americold partnered with SmartWatt Energy’s Wilkes-Barre, PA office for the Gouldsboro project. Earlier this year, SmartWatt Energy completed LED lighting retrofit projects at Americold facilities in Rochelle, IL, Victorville, CA, Russellville, AR, City of Industries, CA, Allentown, PA and Fort Worth, TX. SmartWatt Energy teams will be upgrading an additional Americold facility by July 2011.

ABOUT SMARTWATT ENERGY, INC.

SmartWatt Energy, Inc., is a leading nationwide provider of turnkey energy-efficiency solutions.  They are dedicated to lowering businesses’ operational costs through demand-side energy-reduction strategies.  SmartWatt Energy provides whole building energy assessments and implements lighting retrofits, variable-frequency drives and control system enhancements to help commercial, industrial, government and utility customers meet their sustainability goals.  SmartWatt Energy’s energy-efficiency services include construction-grade energy audits, value-engineered designs, self-performed installations, utility incentive procurement, facilitation of EPAct 2005 tax deductions and maintenance support.

ABOUT AMERICOLD

Based in Atlanta, GA, Americold is the global leader in temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics to the food industry. Americold offers the most comprehensive temperature-controlled warehousing, transportation, and logistics solutions in the world. Americold owns and operates over 182 temperature-controlled warehouses in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, China, Argentina, and Canada with a total capacity of over 1.1 billion cubic feet of storage. Americold’s warehouses are an integral part of the supply chain connecting food producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to the end consumer.

SmartWatt Energy Completes Significant LED Lighting Retrofit at Americold’s Fort Worth, TX Cold Storage Facility, 86% Reduction in Total Lighting Cost

Sacramento, CA—June 29, 2011— SmartWatt Energy, Inc. recently completed a LED lighting retrofit at Americold’s temperature-controlled storage facility in Fort Worth, TX resulting in an 86% reduction in total lighting cost. The project, which replaced 319 fixtures, produces higher quality light and gave rise to a utility incentive greater than $46,000 from the local energy provider.

This LED lighting retrofit project will reduce Americold’s energy consumption at just its Fort Worth facility by 516,024 kWh and will help it shed 85.92 kW, while resulting in additional cooling savings of more than $17,000. “LEDs are perfectly suited for the cold storage environment,” said Ben Stewart, Vice President of West Coast Operations for SmartWatt Energy.  “The light is better than with fluorescents, the energy savings are higher and the projects have a greater environmental impact.”

“SmartWatt Energy designs projects highly beneficial to cold storage environments,” said Fred Walker, Americold’s Vice President of Engineering. “We’ve been able to install fewer fixtures and achieve greater energy savings. We’re looking forward to working with SmartWatt Energy on additional projects worldwide.”

Americold partnered with SmartWatt Energy’s Sacramento, CA office for the Fort Worth project. Earlier this year, SmartWatt Energy completed LED lighting retrofit projects at Americold’s Rochelle, IL, Victorville, CA, Allentown, PA, City of Industries, CA and Russellville, AR facilities. SmartWatt Energy teams will be upgrading two additional Americold facilities by the end of July.

ABOUT SMARTWATT ENERGY, INC.

SmartWatt Energy, Inc., is a leading nationwide provider of turnkey energy-efficiency solutions.  They are dedicated to lowering businesses’ operational costs through demand-side energy-reduction strategies.  SmartWatt Energy provides whole building energy assessments and implements lighting retrofits, variable-frequency drives and control system enhancements to help commercial, industrial, government and utility customers meet their sustainability goals.  SmartWatt Energy’s energy-efficiency services include construction-grade energy audits, value-engineered designs, self-performed installations, utility incentive procurement, facilitation of EPAct 2005 tax deductions and maintenance support.

ABOUT AMERICOLD

Based in Atlanta, GA, Americold is the global leader in temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics to the food industry. Americold offers the most comprehensive temperature-controlled warehousing, transportation, and logistics solutions in the world. Americold owns and operates over 182 temperature-controlled warehouses in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, China, Argentina, and Canada with a total capacity of over 1.1 billion cubic feet of storage. Americold’s warehouses are an integral part of the supply chain connecting food producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to the end consumer.

SmartWatt Energy Completes LED Lighting Retrofits, Saves Energy at Americold’s Rochelle, IL and Victorville, CA Cold Storage Facilities

Ballston Lake, NY—April 19, 2011— SmartWatt Energy, Inc. recently completed LED lighting retrofits at Americold’s cold storage facilities in Rochelle, IL and Victorville, CA. The Rochelle project produced higher quality light and reduced overall energy consumption by 78%, whereas the Victorville project reduced overall energy consumption by 88%.

Americold, the global leader in temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics to the food industry, offers the most comprehensive temperature-controlled warehousing, transportation, and logistics solutions in the world. Americold is dedicated to the principles of sustainability, operating efficiently to minimize degradation or depletion of the resources of tomorrow.

Given SmartWatt Energy’s emphasis on preservation of the environment, Americold selected SmartWatt Energy as a partner in reducing energy consumption. After performing comprehensive, value-engineered energy audits at eight Americold facilities, SmartWatt Energy will drastically reduce Americold’s energy usage through LED lighting retrofits, which in turn yield significant cost savings for the company. “We are very happy with the quality and speed of the SmartWatt Energy team,” said Fred Walker, Americold’s Vice President of Engineering. “This is another example of how Americold’s sustainability program is having a positive impact on the environment.”

“From our inception, SmartWatt Energy’s goal has been to design energy-efficiency solutions that meet our customer’s needs. We’re not content to propose projects that simply save energy—we work to save energy, money and the environment,” said Chris Covell, President of SmartWatt Energy.  “Partnering with Americold on this national accounts project has been a great opportunity, and we look forward to becoming their long-term energy-efficiency partner.”

The Rochelle and Victorville energy savings projects have reduced greenhouse emissions and will have the same effect on the environment as planting 258 acres of trees, making these projects both financially smart and green. Americold partnered with SmartWatt Energy’s Chicago office for the Rochelle project and SmartWatt Energy’s Sacramento office for the Victorville project. SmartWatt Energy teams will be upgrading six more Americold facilities, all slated for completion by June 2011.

ABOUT SMARTWATT ENERGY, INC.

SmartWatt Energy, Inc., is a leading nationwide provider of turnkey energy-efficiency solutions.  They are dedicated to lowering businesses’ operational costs through demand-side energy-reduction strategies.  SmartWatt Energy provides whole building energy assessments and implements lighting retrofits, variable-frequency drives and control system enhancements to help commercial, industrial, government and utility customers meet their sustainability goals.  SmartWatt Energy’s energy-efficiency services include construction-grade energy audits, value-engineered designs, self-performed installations, utility incentive procurement, facilitation of EPAct 2005 tax deductions and maintenance support. 

ABOUT AMERICOLD

Based in Atlanta, GA, Americold is the global leader in temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics to the food industry. Americold offers the most comprehensive temperature-controlled warehousing, transportation, and logistics solutions in the world. Americold owns and operates over 182 temperature-controlled warehouses in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, China, Argentina, and Canada with a total capacity of over 1.1 billion cubic feet of storage. Americold’s warehouses are an integral part of the supply chain connecting food producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to the end consumer.

SmartWatt Energy, Inc. Chicago, IL Office Grows With New Staff

CHICAGO, IL—April 12, 2011—SmartWatt Energy, Inc. is pleased to announce that Aaron Raftery has recently joined the company as Project Engineer in the company’s Chicago, IL, office.  

SmartWatt Energy is a leading nationwide provider of turnkey energy-efficiency solutions for commercial, industrial, government and utility customers. The number of cold storage LED lighting retrofit projects and comprehensive energy efficiency solutions for the food processing industry in the Midwest continues to grow, with major projects currently underway with Americold and Seneca Foods as part of SmartWatt Energy’s National Accounts program.

“Our opportunities in the Midwest have grown significantly due to our National Accounts, and we need talented, experienced employees to further our growth,” said Tarek El-Gohary, Vice President of East Coast Operations for SmartWatt Energy, Inc. “Aaron has proven his ability to develop and grow programs in our industry, and he’ll be an asset to our team.”

Aaron Raftery, of Chicago, IL, has three years of experience in the management of turnkey energy efficiency programs. He was integral in developing Lime Energy’s Buffalo office in 2009 to administer National Grid’s Small Business Direct Install Program in Western, New York. In 2010, Aaron created and managed a new program for Lime Energy, which targeted mid to large sized commercial and industrial businesses in Upstate New York. Aaron earned his Master’s Degree in Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, where he was a GAAN Fellowship recipient. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Biomechanics from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. Aaron will be developing and managing projects throughout the Midwest.

ABOUT SMARTWATT ENERGY, INC.

SmartWatt Energy, Inc., is a leading nationwide provider of turnkey energy-efficiency solutions.  They are dedicated to lowering businesses’ operational costs through demand-side energy-reduction strategies.  SmartWatt Energy provides whole building energy assessments and implements lighting retrofits, variable-frequency drives and control system enhancements to help commercial, industrial, government and utility customers meet their sustainability goals.  SmartWatt Energy’s energy-efficiency services include construction-grade energy audits, value-engineered designs, self-performed installations, utility incentive procurement, facilitation of EPAct 2005 tax deductions and maintenance support.