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LEXINGTON, MA – Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) has announced that Building & Land Technology (BLT) 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 the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund in partnership with Yankee Gas, BLT is being honored for its expansive efforts to accelerate energy efficiency in its mixed-use facilities which have resulted in annual energy cost savings of over $70,000.

The second-generation real estate development company, located in Stamford, CT, successfully combined today’s energy efficiency technology with historic architectural design through the recent renovation of The Lofts at Yale and Towne, a 225-unit rental apartment complex located at the 100-year-old Yale Lock factory. Through its collaboration with the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund, Yankee Gas, and Connecticut Light & Power, participating in the Energy Conscious Blueprint Program and the Energy Opportunities Program on several projects, BLT has managed to develop and preserve an historic building which is 10 percent more efficient than the required building energy code specifications.

Much of the energy savings achieved are due to the installation of high efficiency natural gas fired condensing boilers that provide heat to the building. Additionally more than 53,000 square feet of 1 inch thick, insulated Low “E” glass was installed to maximize efficiency and preserve The Lofts’ historic 9 foot ft. high windows. Other design measures included high efficiency lighting in the parking garage and automated heating systems maximizing various climate controls, and hot water pumps. Operations of the building’s efficiency measures are maintained through the facility’s advanced Building Management System.

“Building & Land Technology has demonstrated how energy efficient investments are so significant in a company meeting its triple bottom line (environmental, economic, and social),” said Richard Steeves, Chairperson of the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund. “Not only has the company been able to save money through reduced energy use, critical for every company in this economic climate, but it has also shown how energy efficiency has helped streamline its operations.”

“The Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund in partnership with Yankee Gas has enjoyed its work with Building & Land Technology, a company that can prove that efficiency investments make smart business sense,” said Larry Winchell of Yankee Gas. “The initiatives taken by BLT exemplify the company’s commitment to sustainability and shows how technology can be perfectly matched with historic design.”

“NEEP is proud to recognize Building & Land Technology and the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund in partnership with Yankee Gas for their collaborative success and commitment to energy efficiency,” said Sue Coakley, Executive Director of NEEP. “ BLT provides an excellent example of how energy efficient measures can improve a company’s bottom line, contribute to economic growth and reduce environmental impact.”

Building & Land Technology 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; St. Paul's School, Concord, NH; Westfield Trumbull Shopping Center, Trumbull CT; Yankee Candle, South Deerfield, MA.

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 Building & Land Technology

A second-generation real estate development company, Stamford-based Building and Land Technology (BLT) has completed ventures worth more than $3 billion including over 4 million square feet of commercial development and 4,000+ residential units. BLT's numerous office parks, apartment complexes, single family subdivisions, common interest communities and adaptive reuse projects total in excess of 8,000,000 square feet of development throughout Fairfield County.

About the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund

The Energy Efficiency Fund promotes efficient energy use, helps residents and businesses save on their electric and natural gas bills, advances economic development, reduces electric demand, and helps reduce air pollution. Energy Efficiency Fund programs serve residential customers, including limited-and fixed-income customers, as well as business and municipal customers. Connecticut’s energy efficiency programs are funded by a charge on customers’ utility bills and administered by the state’s electric and gas utilities including: Connecticut Light and Power, United Illuminating, Yankee Gas, Connecticut Natural Gas, and Southern Connecticut Gas. Additional information on Connecticut’s energy efficiency programs can be found at www.ctenergyinfo.com or by calling 1.877.WISE.USE.

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