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St. Paulâs School named Business Leader for Energy Efficiency
New Hampshire School Recognized for its Commitment to Achieving Significant Energy Savings
LEXINGTON, MA – Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) has announced that St. Paul’s School 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 Unitil, St. Paul’s School is being honored for its continued efforts to advance energy efficiency in its operations, which have resulted in annual energy savings of over 462,000 kWh and cost savings of over $56,000.
As part of its core commitment to practice and teach an ethical relationship between humans and their environment, St. Paul’s has partnered with Unitil since 2008 to reduce energy use and costs.
Older lighting has been replaced with high-efficient fluorescents as well as updated HID and LED lighting where practical. The facilities staff is also continually replacing old inefficient windows as well as insulating and air sealing buildings. Occupancy controls have been installed in large areas across the campus where only a portion of the facility is used at a particular time. The school’s central boiler now accommodates natural gas as well as heating oil. Also, upgraded equipment and additional control points have been added to the school’s heating/ventilating/air conditioning (HVAC) system.
“Environmental sustainability is a core value at St. Paul’s, and this is a school that practices what it preaches at every level,” Gary Miller, senior business development executive at Unitil said. “By striving to find the latest proven efficiency technologies and applications to enhance its facilities, St. Paul’s shows that a commitment to the environment can be cost-effective without sacrificing functionality or maintainability.”
“NEEP is proud to recognize St. Paul’s School and Unitil for their collaborative success and commitment to energy efficiency,” said Sue Coakley, Executive Director of NEEP. “St. Paul’s School provides an excellent example of how energy efficient measures can improve a company’s bottom line, contribute to economic growth and reduce environmental impact.”
St. Paul’s School 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; Cape Air, Hyannis, MA; FM Global, Johnston, RI; Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA; Plenus Group, Lowell, MA; Positive Promotions, Hauppauge, NY; PTI Industries, Enfield, CT; Westfield Trumbull Shopping Center, Trumbull CT; Yankee Candle, South Deerfield, MA.
About the Northeast Energy Efficiency SummitNEEP'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 St. Paul’s School
Founded in 1856, St. Paul’s is one of only one six all-boarding schools in the United States. Approximately 520 students and 80 faculty members live for nine months each year at the co-educational school, which sits on more than 1,800 acres surrounding Turkey Pond and the Turkey River in Concord, NH. For additional information on St. Paul’s School, visit http://www.sps.edu/.
About Unitil
Unitil Corporation provides for the necessities of life, safely and reliably delivering natural gas and electricity throughout New England. We are committed to the communities we serve and to developing people, business practices, and technologies that lead to dependable, more efficient energy. Unitil Corporation is a public utility holding company with affiliates that include Unitil Energy Systems, Inc., Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company, Northern Utilities, Inc., and Granite State Gas Transmission, Inc. Together, Unitil’s operating utilities serve approximately 100,900 electric customers and 70,800 natural gas customers. Other subsidiaries include Unitil Service Corp. and Usource, Unitil’s non-regulated business segment. For more information about our people, technologies, and community involvement please visit www.unitil.com.
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