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Positive Promotions named Business Leader for Energy Efficiency
Long Island Company Recognized for its Commitment to Achieving Significant Energy Savings
LEXINGTON, MA – Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) has announced that Positive Promotions will be recognized as a ‘Business Leader for Energy Efficiency’ at the Northeast Energy Efficiency Summit in Warwick, RI on June 8, 2011. Sponsored by Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), Positive Promotions is being honored for its continued efforts to advance energy efficiency in its operations, which have resulted in annual energy savings of nearly 1.5 million kWh and cost savings of over $240,000.
Seeking ways to become environmentally friendly and reduce overall operating costs, the company consulted with LIPA. What initially began as a small lighting project evolved into a comprehensive commitment to replace all lighting (more than 2,000 fixtures) and 30 rooftop heating/ventilating/air conditioning (HVAC) units, as well as install an energy management system that controls building operations.
“Last year, LIPA rebated $130,000 to Positive Promotions’ for the highest grossing energy saving effort for a single project affiliated with our Commercial Efficiency Program,” said Chief Operating Officer Michael D. Hervey at Long Island Power Authority. “The improved lighting levels also led to increased productivity and even enhanced color rendering for Positive Promotions’ product line – an essential element of its printing business. Thus, Positive Promotions exemplifies how going green is both environmentally responsible and a key customer benefit.”
“NEEP is proud to recognize Positive Promotions and LIPA for their collaborative success and commitment to energy efficiency,” said Sue Coakley, Executive Director of NEEP. “Positive Promotions provides an excellent example of how energy efficient measures can improve a company’s bottom line, contribute to economic growth and reduce environmental impact.”
Positive Promotions 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; 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 Positive Promotions
Founded in 1947, Positive Promotions specializes in creating promotional and motivational items for the education, health/wellness and safety fields. By focusing on these specific markets, they stay in constant touch with their customers’ unique needs. For additional information on Positive Promotions, visit http://www.positivepromotions.com/3/a/3/.
About Long Island Power Authority
A non-profit municipal electric provider, Long Island Power Authority provides electric service to more than 1.1 million customers in Nassau and Suffolk counties and the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens. For more information, visit http://www.lipower.org/company/.
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ed for its Commitment to Achieving Significant Energy Savings
