Sutton, MA, August 20, 2013– Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) has announced that Atlas Box & Crating Co has been recognized as a ‘Northeast Business Leader for Energy Efficiency’. Nominated by National Grid, the company is being honored for its continued efforts to advance energy efficiency in its operations which have resulted in annual energy savings of over 1,187,649 kWh, and cost savings of over $124,000.
The Northeast Business Leaders for Energy Efficiency recognition program highlights the accomplishments of organizations that are participating in energy efficiency programs across the region.
Atlas reduced operating costs by implementing multi-measure retrofits of two producing and warehousing facilities. This entailed compressed air improvements, premium efficiency vacuum pumps and converting from HID to intelligent LED light fixtures. All of these measures will save more than 1 million kilowatt-hours.
"These projects provide great financial and environmental benefits as they lower our costs and demonstrate our commitment to reducing carbon emissions," said Atlas GPE Manager Frank Tavares.
The upgrades pushed the envelope as well. The compressed air system was sub-metered to fully map the demand and supply side options; the resulting measures took simple leak repair and added specific pressure reductions and timed shutoffs to drastically cut consumption. Similarly, Atlas committed to LED lighting at a time when LEDs are still uncommon in warehousing and production areas.
National Grid’s incentives helped reduce upgrade costs, and on-bill repayment enabled savings to pay for the improvements, rather than requiring large capital expenditures.
When it comes to energy savings, Atlas Box is one company that consistently thinks outside the box.
“NEEP is proud to recognize Atlas Box & Crating Co. for their success and commitment to energy efficiency,” said Jim O’Reilly, Acting Executive Director of NEEP. “Atlas Box & Crating Co. provides an excellent example of how energy efficient measures can improve a company’s bottom line, contribute to economic growth and reduce environmental impact.”
Further details about the Northeast Business Leaders for Energy Efficiency Program can be found here: http://www.neep.org/neep-supporters/business-leadership/index.
ABOUT Atlas Box & Crating Co.
In business since 1988, Atlas Box designs and manufactures packaging products that help industrial and high-tech manufacturers get their products out safely and dependably. Their design and manufacturing expertise with wood, foam and corrugated, combined with access to an endless variety of supplies, provides Atlas’ customers with all the packaging products and materials they need through a single point of contact. Atlas currently operates multiple facilities globally, with more to come. While each facility is locally managed, all activity is overseen from the world headquarters in Sutton, Massachusetts.
ABOUT NEEP
NEEP was founded in 1996 as a non-profit whose mission is to serve the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic to accelerate energy efficiency in the building sector through public policy, program strategies and education. Our vision is that the region will fully embrace energy efficiency as a cornerstone of sustainable energy policy to help achieve a cleaner environment and a more reliable and affordable energy system. For more information visit www.neep.org.