SmartWatt in the News: Store Puts Chill on Light Expenses
Great article about the SmartLighting (LED + advanced control system) project we installed at the main distribution freezer warehouse for a major Northeast grocery chain http://bit.ly/Mnqq7d
SmartWatt in the News: Killing Kilowatts, Frozen & Dairy Buyer, May 2012
Check out the new issue of Frozen & Dairy Buyer magazine—SmartWatt Energy’s President Chris Covell & Project Development Engineer-Mechanical Division Bryan Genevick were interviewed in the Killing Kilowatts round table, beginning on p. 64. Read here…
SmartWatt Energy’s Vice President to Present “LED Lighting for the Cold Storage Industry” at IARW North Pacific Chapter Meeting in Blaine, WA
Seattle, WA—May 17, 2012—SmartWatt Energy, a nationwide leader in LED lighting-based energy-efficiency solutions for cold storage facilities, is proud to announce that their Vice President of West Coast Operations, Ben Stewart, will be presenting “LED Lighting for the Cold Storage Industry” at the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW) North Pacific Chapter meeting on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 9am. The event will be held at the Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine, WA Wednesday, May 23, 2012-Friday, May 25, 2012.
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 planned for Seattle, SmartWatt Energy has developed innovative energy-savings solutions for multiple IARW members in the North 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. For more information, please visit www.smartwattinc.com.
SmartWatt Energy Partners with Figtree Energy Resource Company to Offer Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing to Large Commercial Customers in California
Sacramento, CA—May 15, 2012—SmartWatt Energy announced a partnership today with Figtree Energy Resource Company to offer Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing to their large commercial customers in California. The financing can be used to pay for turnkey energy-efficiency upgrade projects, allowing commercial property owners to save on energy bills and achieve sustainability goals at no upfront cost.
PACE Financing provides up to 100% of the capital required for energy improvement projects at a fixed interest rate for up to 20 years, thereby eliminating lengthy payback periods and providing immediate cash flow benefits. PACE Financing is a land-secured municipal finance program where loan payments are repaid through the property tax bill. The charge appears as a line item on the tax bill and does not increase regular property taxes. The balance of the loan transfers to the next property owner if the property is sold before the loan is paid off, with no “due upon sale” requirements.
“We are excited to offer PACE Financing to our customers in California—they’ll be in a better position to make comprehensive energy-efficiency improvements to their facilities that will reduce energy costs and result in a positive environmental impact,” explained Chris Covell, President of SmartWatt Energy. “We’re looking forward to a long-term relationship with Figtree and plan to work with them in additional locations as PACE Financing is adopted by more municipalities nationwide.”
PACE Financing provides the following simplified qualifications for financing approval: no personal guarantee, not based on credit score, no money down, property owner must be current on property tax and mortgage(s), property owner must not be in bankruptcy and property owner must not owe more on mortgage than the property is worth (i.e., the property cannot be underwater). Figtree Energy Resource Company manages the financing process from application to disbursement of funds and will integrate directly with SmartWatt Energy to share financing and technical skills for maximum customer benefit.
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.
ABOUT FIGTREE ENERGY RESOURCE COMPANY
Figtree Energy Resource Company is a developer of PACE Financing programs for cities and counties in California. They offer the most flexible PACE financing in California. Figtree Energy Resource Company manages the financial process from application processing to disbursement of funds and assists property owners with the financial components of planning energy projects. They partner with energy specialists to integrate financing and technical skills. Figtree Energy Resource Company is based in San Diego, CA. For more information, visit www.figtreecompany.com.
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.
National Grid and SmartWatt Energy Collaborate to Co-Present Community-Based Marketing Best Practices for Direct Install Programs in Remote Territories at AESP Spring Conference
National Grid Manager of Energy Efficiency Execution and Smart Watt Energy Marketing Director to Offer Attendees Hands-on Industry Expertise
Albany, NY—March 29, 2012—SmartWatt Energy, Inc., a leading nationwide provider of turnkey direct install programs for utilities, has been selected to co-present “Community-Based Marketing Techniques for Small Business Direct Install Programs in Remote Territories” along side National Grid at the Association of Energy Service Professionals (AESP) Spring Conference. The conference will be held at the Baltimore Hilton in Baltimore, MD May 15-17, 2012.
SmartWatt Energy’s Marketing Director, Danielle Marquis, will co-present with National Grid’s Manager of Energy Efficiency Execution, James Stapleton, at the conference during “Session A3: Marketing” from 3:30pm-5:00pm on Wednesday, May 16th. The presentation will focus on the innovative, community-based marketing techniques SmartWatt Energy has used while serving as the sole program administrator and implementation contractor in National Grid’s Northern New York territory. The presentation will include an analysis of the SmartSchools campaign, examining its architecture, successes and lessons learned. Mr. Stapleton and Ms. Marquis will also discuss ways to utilize community-based marketing techniques to expand this campaign and generate even more energy savings in hard to reach and underserved markets.
AESP provides professional development programs, a network of energy practitioners and promotes the transfer of knowledge and experience. Their members work in the energy services industry and represent electric and natural gas utilities, public benefits associations, regulatory and non-profit entities, vendors, manufacturers and consulting firms. The Spring Conference will focus on marketing and implementation and is geared to those in the position of managing, developing, implementing or marketing energy efficiency programs nationwide. SmartWatt Energy is a sponsor of the event and will be exhibiting.
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.
National Grid Awards SmartWatt Energy Multiple Energy Solutions Partner Awards in New York
Albany, NY—March 13, 2012—National Grid announced at their First Annual Energy Solutions Partners Recognition Dinner that SmartWatt Energy was the recipient of three Energy Solutions Partner Awards for their exceptional energy savings performance as part of National Grid’s 2011 Large Business Program in New York.
This unique program is comprised of pre-qualified turnkey energy efficiency contractors, and is geared toward increasing the energy efficiency of large commercial and industrial businesses in Upstate New York through lighting retrofits. Business customers with an average demand use of more than 100 kW of energy per month will qualify for the Program, in which SmartWatt Energy provides complimentary commercial energy audits and National Grid provides rebates of up to 50 percent of the cost of the installation of energy efficient lighting.
The first two awards recognized SmartWatt Energy for being a “Champion Partner,” providing outstanding energy savings and service to their customers in the Albany and Syracuse, NY areas and the third award was for being a “Distinguished Partner,” providing outstanding energy savings and service to customers statewide. In total, SmartWatt saved large business customers in New York 9,744Mwh in 2011, approximately nine times the savings they originally forecasted.
“We are proud of our team’s performance in the Large Business Program throughout the state,” said Tarek El-Gohary, SmartWatt Energy’s Vice President of East Coast Operations. “The generous National Grid incentives have made it easier for our engineers to design cost-effective energy efficiency projects for customers such as grocery stores, cold storage warehouses, municipalities and food processing plants.”
SmartWatt Energy is also the sole contractor for National Grid’s Small Business Direct Install Program in Central and Northern New York, which provides energy audits, incentives and financing for small business customers with an average demand of 100 kW or less per month.
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 Achieves 37,900 MWh Savings in National Grid Small Business Direct Install Program, Surpassing Savings Goals for 2011
Albany, NY—March 7, 2012—SmartWatt Energy announced today a record savings of 37,900 MWh in the National Grid Small Business Direct Install Program. Since the inception of the program in 2009, National Grid has assisted over 12,000 small businesses with incentives totaling $58 million towards small business energy efficiency projects. As a result, small businesses have reduced their energy usage by 242 million kilowatt hours, which is equivalent to approximately $26 million in savings. SmartWatt’s performance in 2011 surpassed all savings goals set by National Grid.
“We are proud of the energy efficiency milestones SmartWatt Energy’s team has been able to extend to the New York small business community,” explained Kathy George, Program Director for National Grid. “We admire the staff’s innovative contributions and their ongoing dedication to the success of the Program in New York.”
National Grid awarded SmartWatt the Central New York Small Business Direct Install Program territory in 2009, and by 2011, the company was awarded additional territory in Northern New York. They’ve completed more than 2,100 small business energy efficiency projects in 2011, saving local small businesses large amounts of money, while helping the environment. Examples of these small business customers include parking garages, schools, gas stations, convenience stores, offices, and retail stores.
“SmartWatt Energy is very proud to reach these ambitious savings goals in our National Grid territories,” said Matt Cinquanti, Vice President of Utility Programs for SmartWatt Energy. “This took a tremendous amount of effort, hard work and dedication from SmartWatt and National Grid. We intend to continue this momentum and do our part to ensure National Grid achieves all NY EEPS 2015 goals. SmartWatt is committed to constant improvement.”
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 percent of the installation costs and finance the remaining amount interest-free for up to two 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, 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 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.
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 Names Student-led “Green Team” the St. Regis Falls Sustainable Saints as the Winner of its Energy-Efficiency Competition
Albany, NY—February 22, 2012—SmartWatt Energy, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has named St. Regis Falls, NY High School’s green team, the Sustainable Saints, as the winner of their Adirondack Youth Climate Summit Energy-Efficiency Competition. St. Regis Falls High School was one of thirty schools that participated in the 2011 Adirondack Youth Climate Summit, hosted by the Wild Center, in Tupper Lake, NY.
At the Summit, SmartWatt Energy teams distributed Energy-Efficiency Kits to the student-led green teams in attendance. The Kits, co-sponsored by SmartWatt Energy and National Grid, featured energy-efficient compact fluorescent (CFL) light bulbs and information about incentives available to National Grid small business customers who make energy-efficient upgrades. The students were encouraged to take the kits back to businesses in their community to spread the word about the importance of energy-efficiency and incentives available to them. The students were asked to document their efforts with photos or video.
SmartWatt Energy and National Grid chose the St. Regis Falls’ Sustainable Saints’ video as the winner of this competition and Saranac Lake, NY High School’s Green Storm Environmental Club’s video as the runner-up. As a prize, the two teams will be featured in a poster series that SmartWatt Energy and National Grid will be distributing, beginning on Earth Day, to schools and small businesses throughout Northern New York. The poster will detail the initiatives that both groups have taken towards increasing environmental awareness and sustainability in their school and community.
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.
