The Quarterly Publication of Eneractive Solutions
Th Solution ISSUE 06 | July 2014
A quarterly publication highlighting relevant industry and ENERActive news - keeping subscribers ahead on trends, upcoming events, industry leaders, and more.
The Solution | Quarterly | July 2014
this issue P.1 ENERActive Eye On: Energy Awareness Training P.2 Featured Projects:West Pemberton Solar P.3 Featured Projects: Left Bank P.4-6 Spotlight On P.7 EMPOWERactive P.8 What’s Next… P.9 What’s #Trending
The Solution | Quarterly | July 2014
ENERActive Eye On
Training Fundamentals Typical training programs vary from business to business; however, the basic level of training should include: • Better ways to maximize communication efforts • Understanding benefits of improved energy performance • The fundamentals of energy savings home & work • Taking daily action on energy savings • Tools and strategies to sustain the savings • Tailored program content, based on company needs and goals • Motivation and modifying habits • Facility energy consumption • Assessing resources and Measuring improvements • Compelling case studies and success stories • Incentives and rewards • Support material – motivational themes, slogans and messages
Energy Awareness Training 101 with Eneractive Solutions
With energy budgets now extremely tight, facility managers must justify every penny they spend on energy. With that thought in mind, Eneractive is recommending employee Energy Awareness Training as a smart low cost option to reduce energy usage. Energy Awareness Training is one of the best methods you can incorporate into your facility training program to provide immediate results. The investment provides a quick payback with a long term energy saving outcome. It’s a fact that many employees take energy for granted and most are unaware of the many opportunities to save. It has been shown that most employees are in favor of energy efficiency; however, they often don’t follow through when it comes to changing their own behaviors. With the high cost of energy and expected future increases, there has never been a better time to champion an energy awareness cause. An employee Energy Awareness Training program should be custom developed on your facility use and type and is most effective when implemented by an experienced outside energy consultant. The energy consultant is often viewed in a non bias way and any internal barriers between the employee and management are quickly removed allowing total team participation. Energy Awareness Training is a true partnership for all because it can help align the goals and objectives of management with those of the employee. In addition, with more companies focusing on energy efficiency and sustainability, it is the right thing to do. The Eneractive Solutions energy team has been providing Energy Awareness Training programs for a variety of facilities throughout the United States and abroad. We have found it to be an effective low cost critical first step in reducing energy usage. To learn more about the program contact Jim Nagle directly, at Eneractive Solutions on 856-237-7505.
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Featured Projects
West Pemberton makes Solar a Family Affair New Jersey Resources Clean Energy Ventures (NJRCEV) contracted ENERActive Solutions to act as its Owner Representative, CX Agent and Funds Disbursement Agent on the West Pemberton solar project. The West Pemberton project located in West Pemberton, NJ is a $19 million, 9.25 MW fixed ground-mounted direct grid connected system. Once complete the system is estimated to produce 11,852,444kwh annually. Recently, New Jersey Project Manager, Brian Cartmill, had the opportunity to bring his son, Jack, on site to help out with this solar project on Take Your Son to Work Day!
Project Highlights Clean Energy Ventures
$19 million 9.25 MW fixed ground-mounted direct grid connected system • Estimated to produce about 11,852,444 kwh annually upon completion • The system is currently 85% completed •
About NJRCEV
The Cartmill boys, Brian and Jack!
Pictured above from left to right: Domenick Parmigiani, NJR Clean Energy Ventures, Assistant Project Manager, Will Orndorff, Jack Cartmill, and Brian Cartmill Pictured left: The site at West Pemberton, currently in progress
Since 2010, New Jersey Resource Clean Energy Ventures (NJRCEV) has been investing in and executing “energy projects that generate clean power, provide low carbon energy solutions and help our customers save energy and money. Projects include solar system development, both commercial and residential, onshore wind and combined heat and power.”
The Solution | Quarterly | July | 2
Featured Projects
Project Highlights • Reduced energy consumption by 320,644 kWh • 10% reduction in total building consumption • Reduced CO2 emissions by 166 metric tons • Building is operating at 21% efficiency increase • All electricity consumed at the facility is purchased from a Green-e Certified Clean Source • Over 180 pounds of waste are diverted resulting in a 28.31% waste diversion rate • Facility meets and exceeds minimum requirements for indoor environmental quality by more than 30%
Left Bank at Kinzie Station is awarded LEED EB Silver! Left Bank at Kinzie Station received a Silver rating certification for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Existing Buildings in April 2014. LEED for Existing Buildings recognizes buildings for excellence in building efficiency and sustainable operations. The LEED certification was awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and specifically addresses exterior building site maintenance programs, water and energy use, sustainable purchasing policies, waste stream management and ongoing indoor environmental quality. Left Bank at Kinzie Station is a 572,164 square foot, multi-family high rise facility. The building, managed by the Laramar Group, is located at 300 N. Canal Street in Chicago, Illinois. The 37 story structure is comprised of 451 rental units, a six story parking garage, management office, retail space on the first floor, and amenities for tenants such as a fitness center, business center, and club room. The Laramar Group retained the services of ENERActive Solutions and Design Management Services to spearhead the LEED certification process. Left Bank at K Station was awarded 45 credits, achieving 50 points equating to a Silver rating certification. The table below highlights Left Bank at K Station’s efforts and exemplary performance for each credit category. Credit Category Points Sustainable Sites 14 Water Efficiency 10 Energy & Atmosphere 12 Materials & Resources 3 Indoor Environmental Quality 6 Innovation in Operation 5 Total 50
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Spotlight On
RMI Event Recap Over 250 manufacturing stakeholders came together at the Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland (RMI) Energy Forum in Timonium, Maryland on June 3rd 2014 to learn about RMI’s new energy efficiency program. The program which was launched last fall from a 3 million dollar state grant heard directly from 12 companies in the first phase of the program. The event was hosted by RMI in partnership with the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) and the Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and featured an address by Governor Martin O’Malley, and MEA Director Abigail Hopper. The event included an executive panel discussion, town hall meeting and networking. Eneractive Solutions is proud to be the energy engineering consulting company contracted by RMI to provide comprehensive energy saving audits and implementation oversight for the manufacturers in the program. Each manufacturer involved agrees to commit to the six-month RMI program worth $30,000 in free consulting services including development of employee self-directed green teams. To support the audit recommendations the manufacturers in the program can rely on Eneractive Solutions energy team to help them identify and take advantage of additional financial incentive rebates offered by Maryland’s BGE Electric Utility Company. Governor Martin O’Malley of Maryland
The audience at the event heard from the top leadership of twelve featured companies in the RMI program who had an Eneractive Solutions energy saving audit performed and are now in the process of implementing the recommendations that meet the companies ROI threshold.
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“We are very pleased with the overall progress of the program,” said Mike Galiazzo, President of RMI. As manufacturing continues to grow and change in the state of Maryland, it is a pivotal time for the industry to focus on innovation and to become more energy efficient. Overall, we have seen Maryland manufacturers greatly reduce their energy spending, which in turn can lead to the creation of more jobs, improvement in productivity, better bottom lines and much more.” The RMI program is currently recruiting manufacturers for its fourth group of six companies, which is forming now. Companies wishing to enroll in the program can go to the RMI web site (Energy Solutions Center) http:// rmienergysolutions.com/ or you can call Jim Nagle at Eneractive Solutions directly on 856-237-7505.
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Spotlight On
Congrats, Brian! Brian Matyola, NEBB CP, a member of the Mid-Atlantic Environmental Balancing Association Technical Committee (MAEBA), was most recently appointed as a voting member of the National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) National Marketing Committee.
With over 25 years of experience in the HVAC industry, Brian has cultivated expertise in air and hydronic system testing, balancing, and troubleshooting. As a member of Eneractive’s team, he directs the Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Division, managing all projects within the division. Known for their technical experience and customer service, Brian and Eneractive’s TAB Division provide the quickest turnaround time from fieldwork to issuance of reports in the industry. Mr. Matyola maintains NEBB certifications in building commissioning and retrocommissioning.
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Learn more about NEBB! The Solution | Quarterly | July | 5
Spotlight On
Eneractive Supports NYC’s Maltese Dolphins! In keeping with the spirit of the FIFA World Cup, Eneractive is proud to have been able to share our value in community and enthusiasm for soccer by becoming a sponsor for New York City’s Maltese Dolphins! As a sponsor of the Maltese Center’s Soccer Team, new jerseys were provided for the team which were unveiled just in time for the North American Maltese Community Cup. The North American Maltese cup is an annual event, with this year’s game being held over Memorial Day Weekend (May 26, 2014) in Toronto, Canada. During the Cup, the Maltese Dolphins face off against the Maltese Canucks. We congratulate the Dolphins on their hard work and effort this season!
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The Maltese Center Committee and Members would like to thank your firm for the generous donation to the Maltese Center Soccer Team “Maltese Dolphins”
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-EDDIE DEBONO Secretary Group shot of the Maltese Dolphins, which includes Eneractive employees Chris Grech and Davy Cremona, in their new jerseys!
The Solution | Quarterly | July | 6
Empoweractive
Get Involved! The past two events have enrolled nearly
500 ATHLETES, 100 VOLUNTEERS,
Introducing the NEW Mini Sprint Triathlon!
while raising over
$70,000!
Registration for our annual triathlon event, One More Tri, is still open! Join us for this year’s event on September 13, 2014 in Asbury Park, NJ. This year’s event will also be introducing a mini sprint triathlon! The mini sprint triathlon is perfect for younger athletes, or for those looking for a lighter race option. Distances for the sprint triathlon, as well as the new mini sprint, are listed below: SPRINT RACE DISTANCES:
Your support of this event will provide free year-round training and competition in
24 SPORTS to more than
TRIATHLON
DUATHLON
AQUAVELO
MINI SPRINT RACE DISTANCES: TRIATHLON
DUATHLON
AQUAVELO
.25 MILE SWIM
3 MILE RUN
.25 MILE SWIM
.11 MILE SWIM
.5 MILE RUN
.11 MILE SWIM
12 MILE BIKE
12 MILE BIKE
12 MILE BIKE
≈6 MILE BIKE
≈6 MILE BIKE
≈6 MILE BIKE
3 MILE RUN
3 MILE RUN
1.5 MILE RUN
1.5 MILE RUN
24,000
CHILDREN & ADULTS
in New Jersey with intellectual disabilities. To find out how you can sign up and get involved, please visit the One More Tri website by clicking the button below. Or email Sarah Tritini at: stritini@eneractivesolutions.com
More information! The Solution | Quarterly | July | 7
What’s Next...
Event Reminders July 7-10, Intersolar North America 2014 — San Francisco, CA What: 51st ASHE Annual Conference & Technical Exhibition When: August 3-6, 2014 Where: McCormick Place, Lakeside Center, Chicago, IL Why: This conference allows attendees to network with fellow healthcare facility and engineering professionals in order to help shape and optimize the health care physical environment
Event website
July 14-15, 2014 EIA Energy Conference — Washington, DC Event website
More info on ASHE Annual Conference
July 22, Urban Green Council Presents: Architecture of Healing: The 9/11 Memorial & Museum — New York, NY Event registration
What: World Energy Engineering Congress Presented by the Association of Energy Engineers When: October 1-3, 2014 Where: Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC Why: This is a few truly comprehensive energy forum that focuses on all aspects of the energy field. Also, President Bill Clinton will be delivering the 2014 WEEC Keynote Address More info on 2014 WEEC
October 21-23, NEBB’s Cleanroom Performance Testing Certified Professional Seminar and Exam — Bass Lake Retreat Center, Holly Springs, NC More info
The Solution | Quarterly | July | 8
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The Solution | Quarterly | July | 9
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The Solution | Quarterly | July 2014