Summit News Room
Business Leaders for Energy Efficiency save the Northeast Millions
Organizations Recognized for Achieving Significant Energy Savings in Warwick, RI
LEXINGTON, MA, June 7, 2011 – Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) is recognizing 12 regional organizations as ‘Business Leaders for Energy Efficiency’ for their outstanding efforts to advance energy efficiency at the Northeast Energy Efficiency Summit in Warwick, RI on Wednesday, June 8. Together, these organizations have achieved a cumulative annual cost savings of over $3.3 million by investing in energy efficiency measures.
The Northeast Business Leaders for Energy Efficiency recognition program highlights the accomplishments of organizations that are participating in energy efficiency programs across the region. This year's honorees, made up of manufacturers, retailers, educators, and other regional and global businesses, were selected for recognition based on their commitment to:
- Achieve energy savings through investment in cost efficient measures;
- Address comprehensive changes in major energy systems such as lighting, HVAC, building envelope, office equipment and industrial processes, with a focus on improvements in multiple fuel categories;
- Continue improvements in energy performance through management level support and operational practices; and
- Demonstrate leadership to advance energy efficiency and to promote its benefits within the community.
“NEEP is proud to recognize this year’s Business Leaders,” said Sue Coakley, Executive Director of NEEP. “The significant savings that these organizations have achieved impact the region on a much larger scale. The more energy we save the more we keep energy costs down across the region. The Business Leaders program demonstrates the phenomenal benefits of energy efficiency to an organization’s bottom line and shows the value of collaborating with energy efficiency programs to achieve those benefits. The program also illustrates to policy makers and businesses the important role of energy efficiency in reaching economic and environmental goals for the Northeast.”
This year’s Northeast Business Leaders for Energy Efficiency are:
- BAE Systems, Inc., Nashua, NH, Nominated by Public Service of New Hampshire
- Building Land & Technology, Stamford, CT, Nominated by Yankee Gas Services Co. in Partnership with Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund
- Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, Nominated by Efficiency Vermont
- Cape Air, Hyannis, MA, Nominated by Cape Light Compact
- FM Global, Johnston, RI, Nominated by National Grid
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, Nominated by NSTAR Electric and Gas
- Plenus Group, Lowell, MA, Nominated by National Grid
- Positive Promotions, Happague, NY, Nominated by Long Island Power Authority
- PTI Industries, Enfield, CT, Nominated by Connecticut Light & Power in Partnership with Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund
- St. Paul's School, Concord, NH, Nominated by Unitil
- Westfield Trumbull Shopping Center, Trumbull CT, Nominated by United Illuminating in Partnership with Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund
- Yankee Candle, South Deerfield, MA., Nominated by Western Massachusetts Electric Company
Further details about each honoree can be found here: http://neep.org/neep-summit/Business-Recognition
All 12 Northeast Business Leaders for Energy Efficiency will be recognized at the 2011 Northeast Energy Efficiency Summit. The event is open to the public and 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.
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.
Contact: Carrie Nash
Strategic Marketing Manager
W: 781-860-9177 Ext. 125
Visit our website: www.neep.org or our blog: www.energyefficiencymatters.org
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