Organizations Recognized for Commitment to Achieving Significant Energy Savings
Lexington, MA, March 25, 2010 - Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) is recognizing 13 regional organizations as ‘Business Leaders for Energy Efficiency' for their outstanding efforts to advance energy efficiency at the Northeast Energy Efficiency Summit in Boston, MA on March 31. Together, these organizations have achieved a cumulative annual cost savings of over $4.5 million by investing in energy efficiency measures throughout their organization.
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, universities, a public authority and one restaurant, 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 and their nominating sponsors," 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:
• AFC Cable Systems, Inc., New Bedford, MA sponsored by NSTAR Electric & Gas
• Bigelow Tea, Fairfield, CT sponsored by the CT Energy Efficiency Fund & the United Illuminating Company
• CNC Software, Inc., Tolland, CT sponsored by the CT Energy Efficiency Fund & Connecticut Light & Power
• County of Suffolk, Department of Public Works, Long Island, NY sponsored by National Grid
• FiberMark, Brattleboro, VT sponsored by Efficiency Vermont
• Hi-Tech Mold & Tool, Inc., Pittsfield, MA sponsored by Western Massachusetts Electric Company
• Mezza Luna Restaurant, Buzzards Bay, MA sponsored by National Grid & Cape Light Compact
• New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. sponsored by Public Service of New Hampshire
• Pratt Industries, Staten Island, NY sponsored by National Grid
• Princeton University, Princeton, NJ sponsored by the New Jersey Office of Clean Energy
• Sleepy's & Steel Equities, Hicksville, NY sponsored by Long Island Power Authority
• Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY sponsored by NYSERDA
• Tufts University, Medford, MA sponsored by National Grid
Further details about each honoree can be found here: http://neep.org/neep-summit/Business-Recognition
All 13 Northeast Business Leaders for Energy Efficiency will be recognized at a ceremony during the 2010 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, March 30-31, 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 60 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 today at www.neep.org/neep-summit
ABOUT NEEP
NEEP is a regional nonprofit that promotes the efficient use of energy in homes, buildings and industry across the Northeast. We advance cutting-edge products and practices through coordinated, whole-building efficiency programs and policies. Saving energy creates a stronger economy, a cleaner environment and a more reliable and affordable energy system.