Electricity Rates in Canada Expected to Increase by 50%

The price of electricity in Canada is expected to rise rapidly through the end of the decade, according to a study of provincial utilities’ power purchase agreements and financial statements.  The findings indicate that the average cost per kilowatt hour (kWh) will increase by more than fifty percent by 2020 throughout Canada.  This enormous price increase stems from the hundreds of new power plants and thousands of miles of transmission lines that are forecasted to be erected between now and 2020, for which Canadian utility customers will be footing the bill. 

Canadian electricity rates have historically been very low, among the cheapest, due to the majority of the country’s power coming from hydroelectric plants that were built and paid for years ago.  These power plants, however, are getting old and are no longer able to meet the country’s increasing power consumption.

There is hope for consumers in Canada to combat these rising rates though energy efficiency improvements, such as energy efficient lighting upgrades, equipment upgrades, smart metering, HVAC improvements and more.  Many Canadian utilities are also offering incentives to consumers who conduct such upgrades and decrease their energy consumption. 

To find utility incentives by province/utility company, click here. 

SmartWatt Energy to Exhibit at the New York State Association of Municipal Purchasing Officials’ 34th Annual Professional Development Conference in Lake George, NY

Albany, NY—May 1, 2012—SmartWatt Energy, Inc., a leading nationwide provider of turnkey energy-efficiency solutions for government facilities, will be exhibiting at The New York State Association of Municipal Purchasing Officials’ (SAMPO) 34^th Annual Professional Development Conference and Trade Show at the Fort William Henry Resort and Conference Center in Lake George, NY on May 8-11, 2012.

Attendees are encouraged to visit SmartWatt Energy at Booth 39 to qualify for a complimentary commercial analysis and discuss sustainability goals with staff.  The General Manager of SmartWatt Energy’s corporate office in Albany, NY will be in attendance, and he has served as lead project engineer on many of the company’s municipal projects based in New York State.

SmartWatt Energy is dedicated to lowering operational costs for businesses through energy-efficient indoor and outdoor fluorescent and LED lighting retrofits.  With four locations throughout New York State, the company has completed thousands of projects for NY State businesses, saving their customers millions of dollars in energy costs.  Recent projects include energy-efficient lighting upgrades coupled with the addition of lighting controls systems for several municipal customers, including multi-facility rollouts.

SAMPO’s 34^th Annual Professional Development Conference is designed to provide city, town, county and school district public purchasing professionals with the opportunity to enhance their education, maintain their professional certifications, and identify new products and services to save taxpayer money.

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.

SmartWatt Energy to Exhibit at the Second Annual Con Edison Energy Efficiency Summit in New York, NY

New York, NY—April 24, 2012—SmartWatt Energy, Inc., a leading nationwide provider of turnkey energy efficiency solutions for commercial and industrial facilities, will be exhibiting at the Con Edison Energy Efficiency Summit at the Hilton New York, in New York, NY on May 1, 2012.

Attendees are encouraged to visit SmartWatt Energy during the summit to qualify for a complimentary energy analysis and to discuss sustainability goals.  Matthew Cinquanti, SmartWatt Energy’s Vice President of Utility Programs will be in attendance, as will representatives from the company’s NYC-Metro office. 

SmartWatt Energy’s value-engineered and tailored energy efficiency solutions help commercial and industrial facilities reduce their energy use, save on energy costs and maximize available rebates and incentives.  With four offices throughout New York State, including one in New York City, the company has completed thousands of projects for small and large commercial facilities in the state, saving their customers millions on energy costs.

The Con Edison Energy Efficiency Summit is a daylong conference and tradeshow focused on delivering the latest innovations in energy-efficiency and informing commercial and industrial facilities of services, rebates and incentives available to them for making energy-efficiency upgrades.

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.

SmartWatt Energy to Exhibit and Present at the 2012 American Meat Institute Expo & Convention in Dallas, TX

Dallas, TX—April 19, 2012—SmartWatt Energy, Inc., a leading nationwide provider of energy-efficiency solutions for food processing, cold storage and distribution facilities, will be exhibiting and presenting at the American Meat Institute (AMI) International Meat, Poultry and Seafood Industry Convention and Expo at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, TX on May 1-3, 2012.

Attendees are encouraged to visit Booth 1705 to qualify for a complimentary commercial energy analysis and discuss energy savings needs with staff. 

SmartWatt Energy’s Vice President of West Coast Operations, Ben Stewart, will be presenting a “Reducing Energy Use & Costs in Meat Processing Facilities through Comprehensive Energy-Efficiency Projects” during the Expo on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 1:00 PM.  The presentation will showcase how the cutting-edge combination of energy-efficient lighting and mechanical solutions allow facilities to operate more efficiently, save on energy costs and maximize utility rebates.  The energy-efficiency solutions will be discussed against the backdrop of real energy-efficiency projects completed by SmartWatt Energy for several of its nationwide food processing and cold storage customers.

The annual AMI Convention and Expo is designed to deliver educational and networking opportunities to members of the meat processing and distribution industries.  This 2012 Expo is co-locating with the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), United Fresh and the U.S. Food Showcase Conventions, and is expected to attract more than 25,000 attendees and 1,200 exhibitors.

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.

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 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 Expands National Accounts Division, Hires New Staff in Nashville, TN

Albany, NY—March 6, 2012—SmartWatt Energy, Inc. is pleased to announce that Bernard Hodge has joined the company as a National Accounts Project Manager.  He will be based out of SmartWatt Energy’s recently opened Nashville, TN office.

SmartWatt Energy is a leading provider of turnkey energy-efficiency solutions for commercial and industrial customers.  In response to an increased demand for large-scale energy-efficiency upgrade projects for nationwide cold storage, food processing and distribution facilities, the company has hired additional staff.

Bernard has over 10 years of experience working in the lighting industry, most recently as a Project Manager for Lumatech Services.  As Project Manager, he was responsible for managing all phases of lighting installation projects for the company’s regional and national accounts, including working closely with clients and colleagues to maintain project budgets and schedules.  Prior to this, he was Director of Business Operations for Unalite Electrical and Lighting, a Senior Project Manager for SMS/Advanced Power Technologies and a Field Service Coordinator for Universal Lighting Technologies.  Bernard graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences and minor in Business Administration. 

As National Accounts Project Manager, Bernard will be working with SmartWatt Energy’s National Accounts team.  He will be responsible for networking and further developing the company’s national client-base and will be the main point of contact for customers throughout all stages of energy-efficiency upgrade projects.

“We’re seeing tremendous growth in our National Accounts Division due to large-scale rollouts for existing customers,” said Nick Lashinsky, SmartWatt Energy’s National Accounts Project Executive.  “Bernard’s extensive experience and proven successes will make him a great addition to our National Accounts team and will aid in further expanding our national accounts customer-base.”

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.

SmartWatt Energy Expand its Utility Direct Install and Large Commercial and Industrial Divisions, Promotes Staff

Albany, NY—March 1, 2012—SmartWatt Energy, Inc. is pleased to announce that is has promoted Rob Keefer and Ken Hobbins.  Rob Keefer was promoted to Construction Manager II at the company’s Corporate Headquarters in Albany, NY and Ken Hobbins to Construction Manager at its Syracuse, NY office.

Rob Keefer joined SmartWatt Energy’s team 3 years ago as an Electrical Installer and has since held the positions of Foreman and Construction Manager for the company’s utility-based small business direct install program based out of its Syracuse, NY office.  As Construction Manager, Rob contributed greatly to the program’s successes, serving as an effective leader in the installation of more than 2,000 lighting upgrade projects.

As Construction Manager II for the company’s large Commercial and Industrial division, Rob will aid engineers in the design of projects and be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the installation of energy-efficient fluorescent and LED lighting retrofit projects for regional and national account customers.

 “As the demand for energy efficiency upgrades in cold storage, commercial and industrial facilities on the East Coast grows, promoting experienced staff members internally, like Rob, is crucial for continuing our successes,” said Matt Sorbero, General Manager of SmartWatt Energy’s Albany, NY office.

Ken joined SmartWatt Energy’s small business direct install program team a year ago as an electrical installer, and has since been successful in taking the lead on several key lighting upgrade projects for the company.  As Construction Manager, Ken will be responsible for coordinating installers during the design and installation phases of lighting upgrade projects for small business customers in Central and Northern New York.

“Ken’s work ethic and leadership have been a great addition to SmartWatt Energy’s electrical installer team,” said Matt Cinquanti, SmartWatt Energy’s Vice President of Utility Programs.  “His new role as Construction Manager will be a key element in the future successes and growth of our small business program.”

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.

Staff Promoted at SmartWatt Energy’s Small Business Direct Install Program Office in Syracuse, NY

Syracuse, NY—February 28, 2012—SmartWatt Energy, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has promoted Brandon Scribner from Sales Manager to General Manager of its Syracuse, NY office.

Brandon joined SmartWatt Energy’s team four years ago as a Project Developer for the company’s Large Commercial and Industrial division.  He was promoted in 2010 to Sales Manager for SmartWatt Energy’s National Grid Small Business Direct Install Program, and has been a key driver in the program’s success. 

“Our Small Business Direct Install Program in Central and Northern New York has grown significantly since it began in 2010,” said Matthew Cinquanti, SmartWatt Energy’s Vice President of Utility Programs. “Brandon has played a major role in this growth and we’re proud to have him as General Manager.”

As General Manager, Brandon will manage and coordinate a 25 member staff in all phases of energy-efficient lighting upgrade projects, from lead generation to installation.  He will also be tasked with training new staff and growing SmartWatt Energy’s presence and small business client-base in Northern New York.

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.

SmartWatt Energy’s Scranton, PA Office Grows, Hires Staff

Scranton, PA—February 23, 2012—SmartWatt Energy, Inc. is pleased to announce that Rick Murman has joined the company as a Project Developer in its Scranton, Pennsylvania office.

SmartWatt Energy is a leading nationwide provider of turnkey energy-efficiency solutions for large commercial and industrial customers.  In response to an increased demand for comprehensive and LED lighting retrofit solutions in Pennsylvania, the company has added new staff.

Most recently, Rick worked as a Lead Customer Care Advocate for RCN Corporation, where he provided support to the management team and acted as a liaison between customers and the company’s internal departments.  Prior to this, he was a Quality Assurance Coordinator and Customer Advocate for RCN Corporation.  Rick will be responsible for networking and further developing SmartWatt Energy’s manufacturing and cold storage client-base in Pennsylvania.  He will also aid SmartWatt Energy’s Project Engineers in auditing large commercial and industrial facilities and designing energy efficiency projects.

“The number of regional and national customer accounts for SmartWatt Energy’s Scranton, PA office continues to grow,” said Tony Acernese, General Manager of SmartWatt Energy’s Scranton office. “Adding experienced staff members like Rick will help us stay ahead of this growth.”

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.

SmartWatt Energy Helps Albany Medical Center Save More Than $200,000 in Annual Energy Costs With Lighting Retrofit

Albany, NY—February 21, 2012—Albany Medical Center, the only academic health sciences center in Eastern New York and Western New England is saving more than $200,000 per year in total utility costs after a lighting retrofit installed by SmartWatt Energy, a nationwide energy efficiency firm headquartered in Albany, NY.  The new energy efficient lighting will save 2,006,283 kWh of electricity per year.

Albany Medical Center received a grant for $759,608 to fund this project under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), which allowed the project to be completed with essentially no out of pocket cost.  ARRA funding was established to save and create jobs, spur economic activity and encourage investments towards long-term growth in the United States.  The Act provides funding for investments in infrastructure, education, health, and energy.

SmartWatt Energy conducted a construction-grade energy audit of various Albany Medical Center buildings throughout New York’s Capital Region, including: clinics, garages, offices and teaching buildings, then engineered a solution to replace the existing High Intensity Discharge (HID) and T-12 fluorescent lighting system with an energy-efficient T-5 and T-8 fluorescent lighting system.  T-12 fluorescent lighting will be phased out of production by July 2012, making the replacement a timely project.

“Albany Medical Center was one of the largest projects we’ve completed here in the Capital District, and more indicative of the national accounts projects this office engineers throughout the country,” explained Matt Sorbero, General Manager of SmartWatt Energy’s Albany, NY office. “We expect to complete more comprehensive energy-efficiency projects of this magnitude in the area in 2012, since our mechanical engineering group is now headquartered in this office.”

The Albany Medical Center energy savings project has removed pollutants from the air and will have the same effect on the environment as removing 3,046,931 pounds of Carbon Dioxide or planting 446 acres of trees.  SmartWatt Energy has hired aggressively in the Capital District over the last year to support the increased demand for energy efficiency projects in the area.

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.

“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.

Barbagallo’s Express Mart Saves with LED Gas Station Canopy Lighting Retrofit and Interest-Free Financing through National Grid Small Business Program

Syracuse, NY—February 14, 2012—Barbagallo’s Express Mart, a convenience store and gas station in East Syracuse, NY, is saving more than $2,000 per year after a LED gas station canopy lighting retrofit installed by SmartWatt Energy through the National Grid Small Business Program.  Barbagallo’s also received a $4,854 rebate and interest-free financing for two years from National Grid through the program.

SmartWatt Energy conducted a complimentary energy analysis of all outdoor lighting, then proposed a plan to replace Barbagallo’s existing exterior gas station canopy lighting with more energy-efficient LED lighting.  According to National Grid, the LED lighting retrofit will pay for itself in about 33 months.  This energy savings project has removed pollutants from the air and is estimated to have the same effect on the environment as removing 20,537 pounds of greenhouse gases or planting 330 trees according to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency calculations.

SmartWatt Energy is the sole Administrator and Implementation Contractor for National Grid’s Small Business Program in Central and Northern New York.  The National Grid Small Business Program helps businesses, with an average peak demand of 100 kW or less per month, upgrade to energy-efficient lighting.  Through this program, National Grid will pay up to 70% of the installation costs and finance the remaining amount interest-free for up to 2 years.

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, variable-frequency drive upgrades, control system enhancements, ECMs 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 is the sole Program Administrator and Implementation Contractor for National Grid’s Small Business Program in Central and Northern New York. 

SmartWatt Energy Expands Small Business Direct Install Programs, Hires New Staff

Albany, NY—February 9, 2012—SmartWatt Energy, Inc. is expanding their Small Business Direct Install Programs in Syracuse and New York, NY and announced today that Paul Pierce and John Spanakos have joined the company.  Paul Pierce has joined the company’s Syracuse, New York office as a Sales Auditor and John Spanakos as a Construction Assistant in the company’s New York City Office.

SmartWatt Energy is a leading provider of turnkey direct install programs for utility providers.  After a strong 2011 performance across their New York small business direct install programs, the company has added staff to continue this growth into 2012.

 “Our utility-based small business programs performed well last year,” said Matthew Cinquanti, SmartWatt Energy’s Vice President of Utility Programs, “Our staff is driven and ambitious, and we’re continuing to hire quality staff members with strong backgrounds, like Paul and John.”

Most recently, Paul Pierce worked as a Construction Supervisor at General Dynamics IT, where he successfully led several key projects for the company.  He has also worked as a Construction Manager for Velocitel, Inc. and a Purchasing Agent for Renzi Foodservice.  Paul graduated from Jefferson Community College with an Associate’s Degree in Science.  He will be responsible for performing energy audits and designing energy-efficient lighting projects for SmartWatt Energy’s National Grid small business direct install program customers in Northern New York.

John Spanakos is currently working on his Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, and most recently worked as a Carpenter for Palisades Home Improvement.  Prior to that, he was a Phone/Screen Clerk for the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), where he was responsible for interacting with clients and providing support to the management team.  John graduated from the University of Hartford with an Associate’s Degree in General Arts.  As Construction Assistant, he will assist SmartWatt Energy’s Construction Managers and electrical installers in the installation of energy efficiency projects for small business customers in the New York City area.

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’s Scranton, PA Office Grows Customer Accounts, Promotes Staff

Scranton, PA—January 31, 2012—SmartWatt Energy, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has promoted Corey Smith to Project Coordinator in its Scranton, PA office.

Corey Smith joined SmartWatt Energy as a part-time Office Administrator in the same office and has played a key role in its successes, serving as the main source of support for staff.   For the past two years, Corey has been working towards his degree in Computer Information Systems and will continue taking classes while serving as a full-time Project Coordinator for the company.  In his new role, Corey will be responsible for coordinating and scheduling the office’s growing number of regional manufacturing and national cold storage accounts.

“Corey has been an important component in making the Scranton office one of SmartWatt Energy’s most successful,” said Tony Acernese, General Manger of SmartWatt Energy’s Scranton, PA office.  “His new role as Project Coordinator will allow our team to continue to grow our manufacturing and cold storage accounts in Pennsylvania, while furthering his own career.”

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.