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Cape Air named Business Leader for Energy Efficiency
Massachusetts Airline Recognized for its Commitment to Achieving Significant Energy Savings
LEXINGTON, MA – Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) has announced that Cape Air will be recognized as a ‘Business Leader for Energy Efficiency’ at the Northeast Energy Efficiency Summit in Warwick, RI on June 8, 2011. Nominated by Cape Light Compact, the independent airline is being honored for its expansive efforts to make its Hyannis Fleet Building headquarters a net-zero electricity facility in which the building will produce energy equal to what the building consumes. Their work has resulted in annual electricity savings of 364,000 kWh.
As part of its organization-wide commitment to energy efficiency and renewable energy, Cape Air has partnered with Cape Light Compact to discover innovative, cost-effective ways to reduce energy use and costs. In just a few months, Cape Air has already increased productivity at the facility, while lowering its total energy costs by nearly $75,000. Projects include:
- Energy efficiency improvements to lighting and vending machines
- Re-insulation of the building’s 50,000 square foot roof
- Installation of a 258 kw solar panel system – the largest in Southeastern Massachusetts – on the building’s roof
“Cape Air’s net zero electricity project at their Fleet Building provides highly visible evidence of their comprehensive sustainability programs and objectives. They serve as a model for other businesses to explore and replicate,” said Nicole Price, Commercial & Industrial Program Planner at Cape Light Compact. “In a short period of time, Cape Air has seen impressive results that will save the company money through reduced energy use.”
“The partnership with Cape Light Compact has been crucial to achieving our Net-Zero electricity goal at our Cape Cod headquarters,” said Jim Wolf, the Sustainability Director at Cape Air. “It is only through the combination of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy generation that our goal could become reality. Cape Light Compact was thorough and complete in assessing the potential energy savings, planning the improvements, and following through with the implementation. We are extremely fortunate to have them as our partners here on Cape Cod!”
Cape Air will be recognized, along with 11 other Northeast Energy Efficiency Business Leaders at the 2011 Northeast Energy Efficiency Summit. Members of the media are invited to attend at no charge. For more information about the Summit and Business Leaders Recognition program, please visit http://neep.org/neep-summit.
Other 2011 Northeast Business Leaders for Energy Efficiency include: BAE Systems, Inc., Nashua, NH; Building Land & Technology, Stamford, CT; Cabot Creamery, Cabot, VT; FM Global, Johnston, RI; Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA; Plenus Group, Lowell, MA; Positive Promotions, Hauppauge, NY; PTI Industries, Enfield, CT; St. Paul's School, Concord, NH; Westfield Trumbull Shopping Center, Trumbull CT; Yankee Candle, South Deerfield, MA.
“NEEP is proud to recognize Cape Air and Cape Light Compact for their collaborative success and commitment to energy efficiency,” said Sue Coakley, Executive Director of NEEP. “Cape Air provides an excellent example of how energy efficient measures can improve a company’s bottom line, contribute to economic growth and reduce environmental impact.”
About the Northeast Energy Efficiency Summit
NEEP's Northeast Energy Efficiency Summit, June 7-8, is the premier regional forum to learn about and become involved in energy efficiency in the Northeast. This two-day event brings together leaders from across the region in public policy, business, energy efficiency solutions, and consumer and environmental advocacy to support the vision of energy efficiency as a solution to the challenge of reliable and clean energy. Esteemed speakers plus exhibits from up to 40 exhibitors will also showcase the benefits, successes and challenges of public policies and programs that advance energy efficiency as the leading clean energy resource for the Northeast. Register and find out about Sponsorship and Exhibitor opportunities today at www.neep.org/neep-summit
About NEEP
NEEP is a non-profit organization that transforms the way we use and think about energy. Through advocacy, collaboration and education we focus on three areas where we believe energy efficiency can have the greatest impact: buildings, high efficiency products & best practices. Our unique approach helps bring together all stakeholders to accelerate energy efficiency and highlight its impacts on the region, the economy, and the planet. For more information, visit www.neep.org.
About Cape Air
Now in its 21st year, Cape Air is one of the largest independent regional airlines in the United States. Based in Hyannis, MA, the company operates up to 575 flights a day and annually flies more than 610,000 passengers to destinations around the world. For additional information on Cape Air, visit http://www.capeair.com.
About Cape Light Compact
Cape Light Compact is an inter-governmental organization covering 21 towns and two counties on Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. Cape Light Compact provides its 200,000 customers with proven energy efficiency programs, effective consumer advocacy, competitive electricity supply and green power options. For more information, visit http://www.capelightcompact.org.
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