SmartWatt in the News: Energy Savings
Fox News coverage of our SmartLighting design and installation at Price Chopper’s main distribution freezer warehouse http://bit.ly/CN7K5
SmartWatt Energy to Exhibit at and Sponsor the 2012 IARW-WFLO Convention & Expo in Tucson, AZ
Albany, NY—April 10, 2012—SmartWatt Energy, Inc., a leader in LED lighting based energy-efficiency solutions for cold storage facilities, will be sponsoring and exhibiting at the 2012 International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW) and World Food Logistics Organization (WFLO) Convention & Expo. The conference is being held at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa in Tucson, Arizona on April 21-26, 2012.
Attendees are encouraged to visit SmartWatt Energy at Booth 511 to qualify for a complimentary commercial energy analysis and discuss energy savings needs with staff. SmartWatt Energy’s Vice President of West Coast Operations and representatives from the corporate office will be in attendance.
SmartWatt Energy’s value-engineered comprehensive energy-efficiency solutions allow cold storage facilities to operate more efficiently, save on energy costs and maximize utility rebates. With operations nationwide, SmartWatt Energy has developed innovative energy-savings solutions for many IARW and WFLO members, including multiple national account rollouts.
The IARW-WFLO Convention & Expo is held annually for members of the cold storage industry. The theme for the 2012 convention is “Energizing Success” and is geared towards giving attendees the resources to reduce energy costs, meet increasing customer demands and plan for future market changes.
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 in the News: Killing Kilowatts, Frozen & Dairy Buyer, April 2012
SmartWatt Energy’s President Chris Covell and Project Development Engineer/Mechanical Division Bryan Genevick were recently part of a virtual roundtable discussion of energy efficiency experts and public refrigerated warehouse operators, hosted by Frozen & Dairy Buyer magazine. Part one of the two part series is in the April 2012 issue of the magazine, which you can read on pp. 44-49, here.
SmartWatt Energy to Exhibit at the 2012 IIAR Industrial Refrigeration Conference & Exhibition, March 19th-21st
Chicago, IL—March 8, 2012—SmartWatt Energy, Inc., a leading nationwide provider of turnkey energy-efficiency solutions for cold storage and food processing facilities, will be exhibiting at the 2012 Industrial Refrigeration Conference & Exhibition hosted by the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR). The conference will be held at the Frontier Airlines Center in Milwaukee, WI on March 19-21, 2012.
Attendees are encouraged to visit SmartWatt Energy at Booth 332 to qualify for a complimentary commercial energy analysis and discuss energy savings needs with staff. The General Manager and Lead Project Engineer from SmartWatt Energy’s Chicago office will be in attendance, as will representatives from the corporate office.
SmartWatt Energy’s value-engineered combination of energy-efficient lighting and mechanical upgrades allow facilities to operate more efficiently, save on energy costs and maximize utility rebates. With operations nationwide, SmartWatt Energy has developed innovative energy-savings solutions for many facilities in the industrial refrigeration industry, including multiple national account rollouts.
IIAR is the world’s leading organization providing advocacy, education and information to the ammonia refrigeration industry. The organization holds an annual Industrial Refrigeration Conference deigned to provide the ammonia refrigeration industry with products, services, safety workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities.
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 Completes Energy-Efficient LED Lighting Upgrades at NOR-AM Cold Storage Logistics
Chicago, IL—February 29, 2012—SmartWatt Energy has helped NOR-AM Cold Storage Logistics achieve savings of 218,761 kilowatt hours at their facility in Schuyler, NE after a LED lighting retrofit.
Representatives from Cornhusker Public Power District were at NOR-AM on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 to present a $24,016.08 incentive check for the energy efficient lighting upgrades. The funds are made possible through the EnergyWise program offered by Cornhusker Power partnered with its power supplier, Nebraska Public Power District.
“Upgrading technology and generating energy savings is a win-win situation,” said David Johnson, Plant Manager for NOR-AM Cold Storage Logistics. “The improvements are estimated to save more than $14,132 annually, which would pay for the project in 4 years.”
SmartWatt Energy’s engineering team completed a detailed energy audit (DEA) at the facility, then proposed improvements which included 109 lights being retrofitted, a majority of which were metal halides, to LEDs. Occupancy sensors were added to most of the lights, resulting in additional energy savings. LED lighting technology introduces very little heat into the facility, which is an added benefit for cold storage facilities and results in additional “coincidence cooling.”
“Our goal is to support our customers to become more efficient,” said Karen Schlautman, Marketing Director for Cornhusker Public Power District. “Lighting technologies developed during the past 10 years can help cut lighting costs 30 to 60 percent, while enhancing lighting quality and reducing environmental impacts.”
According to EPA estimates, the energy savings solution designed by SmartWatt Energy for NOR-AM Cold Storage Logistics will save the equivalent of 151 metric tons of Carbon Dioxide, which is equivalent to the carbon sequestered annually by 32.2 acres of pine forests.
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, 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.
“LEDs in Cold Storage” Webinar Hosted by SmartWatt Energy on March 12, 2012 at 3:00 PM E.S.T
Sacramento, CA—February 16, 2012—SmartWatt Energy, a leading nationwide provider of energy-efficiency solutions for cold storage facilities, will be hosting a complimentary webinar on Monday, March 12, 2012 at 3:00 PM E.S.T., entitled “LEDs in Cold Storage”.
This informative webinar will present cold storage facility personnel with the knowledge they need to decide if LED lighting is right for their facility. It will detail the benefits of LED lighting systems, what to look for when choosing a type of LED fixture, the benefits of adding control systems across one or multiple facilities, and what savings can be expected.
The webinar will be presented by SmartWatt Energy’s Vice President of West Coast Operations, Ben Stewart. He has extensive experience working with the company’s regional and national cold storage accounts, having overseen the design and engineering of SmartLighting LED projects throughout the Western United States. For more information, or to register, contact Kelsey Cummings at kcummings@smartwattinc.com.
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 in the News: Frozen & Dairy Buyer, November 2011
SmartWatt Energy President Chris Covell was interviewed about energy efficiency upgrades for cold storage facilities in the November issue of Frozen & Dairy Buyer, p.42-41.
SmartWatt Energy to Attend IARW South Pacific Meeting
San Diego, CA—October 26, 2011—SmartWatt Energy, Inc., a leader in LED lighting based comprehensive energy-efficiency solutions for cold storage facilities, is a sponsor of the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW) South Pacific Chapter Meeting at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, CA on October 27 & 28, 2011.
SmartWatt Energy’s value-engineered comprehensive energy-efficiency solutions allow cold storage facilities to operate more efficiently, save on energy costs and maximize utility rebates. With West Coast operations based out of Sacramento and a new office recently opened in San Diego, SmartWatt Energy has developed innovative energy-savings solutions for multiple IARW members in the South Pacific region.
IARW is the leading association in the world dedicated to fostering excellence in the controlled-temperature warehouse and logistics industry. The association holds chapter meetings annually throughout North America, allowing members to come together and discuss common legislative, regulatory and operational hurdles.
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 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.
IARW Southeastern Chapter Meeting
Special thanks to Randy Scarpero, the Southeastern Chapter Chairman, for planning and organizing a great meeting—it’ll be hard to top next year!
Congratulations to Danielle Marquis, SmartWatt Energy’s Marketing Manager, for being elected to the Southeastern Chapter Board as an Associate Member!
SmartWatt Energy to Sponsor, Exhibit at the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Energy and Environment Conference and Expo
Scranton, PA—October 5, 2011—SmartWatt Energy, Inc., a leading nationwide provider of turnkey energy efficiency solutions for businesses, will be exhibiting at and sponsoring the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Energy and Environment Conference and Expo at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, PA on October 13, 2011.
SmartWatt Energy is dedicated to lowering businesses’ operational costs through demand-side energy reduction strategies. With Pennsylvania operations based outside of Scranton, they have completed hundreds of projects with businesses in the area and saved their customers a substantial amount of money on their utility bills. Recent projects in the Greater Lehigh Valley and surrounding area includecomprehensive energy-savings solutions and lighting retrofits for manufacturing, distribution, food processing and cold storage facilities.
The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Energy and Environment Conference and Expo will feature expert advice on sustainability strategies for businesses in the Greater Lehigh Valley Community as well as testimonials from business owners who have moved toward sustainability. The main focus of the conference will be on giving attending businesses the resources they need to integrate sustainability into their overall business strategy, gain a competitive advantage and increase their bottom line.
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 to Sponsor IARW Southeastern Chapter Meeting
Albany, NY—September 29, 2011—SmartWatt Energy, Inc., a leader in LED lighting based comprehensive energy-efficiency solutions for cold storage facilities, is a gold sponsor of the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW) Southeastern Chapter Meeting at the JW Marriott Resort & Spa in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico on October 6-9, 2011.
SmartWatt Energy’s value-engineered comprehensive energy-efficiency solutions allow cold storage facilities to operate more efficiently, save on energy costs and maximize utility rebates. With operations nationwide, SmartWatt Energy has developed innovative energy-savings solutions for multiple IARW members, including national account rollouts.
IARW is the leading association in the world dedicated to fostering excellence in the controlled-temperature warehouse and logistics industry. The association holds chapter meetings annually throughout North America, allowing members to come together and discuss common legislative, regulatory and operational hurdles.
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 Completes LED Lighting Retrofit at Americold’s Russellville, AR Cold Storage Facility, Resulting in Substantial Energy Savings and Entergy Arkansas Incentives
Russellville, AR—August 3, 2011— SmartWatt Energy recently completed a LED lighting retrofit at Americold’s temperature-controlled storage facility in Russellville, AR. The project generates higher quality lighting while reducing overall lighting-related energy consumption by 690,000 kWh—this is equivalent to removing over 95 cars from Arkansas roadways.
Not only has Americold generated better lighting with significant, ongoing cost savings, these upgrades to its lighting system are also eligible for incentive payments from Entergy Arkansas, Inc.’s Large Commercial & Industrial Standard Offer Program. The Commercial & Industrial SOP Program offers financial support in the form of a rebate to companies seeking energy efficiency upgrade projects.
Given SmartWatt Energy’s emphasis on preservation of the environment, Americold selected SmartWatt Energy as a partner in reducing energy consumption. “This project allows Americold to operate more efficiently—we take a value-engineered approach to our lighting designs, which allows for maximum energy savings and utility rebates,” explained Tarek El-Gohary, Vice President of East Coast Operations for SmartWatt Energy.
“Sustainability is important to us,” said Fred Walker, Americold’s Vice President of Engineering. “The ability to reduce costs and reduce greenhouse emissions is a key reason we chose SmartWatt Energy for multiple facilities nationwide.”
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.
ABOUT AMERICOLD
Americold is the global leader in temperature controlled warehousing and logistics to the food industry, offering the most comprehensive warehousing, transportation, and logistics solutions in the world. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Americold owns and operates 182 temperature-controlled warehouses, with over 1.1 billion cubic feet of storage, in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, China, Argentina and Canada. Americold’s warehouses are an integral component of the supply chain connecting food producers, processors, distributors and retailers to customers. Americold serves over 3,000 customers and employs 12,000 associates worldwide.
