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September - October 2010 Issue IN THIS ISSUE How Was Your Summer EEI National Key Accounts Workshop Technology Update for Retailers
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HOW WAS YOUR SUMMER?
Retailers Faced One of Hottest Summers on Record As we wrap up one of the 10 warmest summers on record, retailers who might be asked "How Was Your Summer?" are most likely to answer "terrible" According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the summer of 2010 was actually the 4th warmest on record - dating back to 1895. Only 1934, 1936 and 2006 were warmer. All the record heat meant that retailers' HVAC systems had to work harder and more efficiently to keep customers cooled. And, the heat meant increased energy costs. The scope of energy usage during the hot summer months means the scale of wasted energy was up a considerable amount. While retailers may be breathing a sigh of relief that a long hot summer is coming to a close, the bad news is that unless the retailer demands more from their HVAC professional, the 2010 statistics are likely to be repeated or increased next summer. Click here to read more about record summer heat and energy savings.
EEI NATIONAL WORKSHOP IN VEGAS An estimated 500 representatives of the retail industry, lodging, financial institutions, and utilities will converge on Las Vegas for the upcoming Edison Electrical Institute's National Key Accounts Workshop October 10 - 13. During the workshop experts from a variety of fields will address topics ranging from regulatory trends, new technologies and energy practices to improving your bottom line and preserving the environment. Key 1
players from utility companies will share insight into Big Box Retail Demand-Side and How Utility Rebates are Determined. According to Mark Barraclough, president Alpine Mechanical Services, "Energy rebates and greening in place are key profitability factors for today's smart retailer. Big boxes, in particular, are finding that turning to companies, like Alpine, for HVAC maintenance makes good dollar sense. Some of the key technologies our company employs in diagnosing and providing preventative maintenance give retailers a big boost when it comes to saving energy and scoring rebates." On the workshop's final day a round table session entitled Coffee Connection will be held. One key discussion in The Changing Environment of Demand Response will be led by Alpine founder Mark Barraclough who will address how retailers can help reduce electricity demand while also improving their efficiencies and budget, through the recommissioning of HVAC units. Attendees can also learn about HVAC incentives and rebates for the retail market by visiting Alpine Mechanical Services at Booth 113 at the EEI National Accounts Workshop. Technology Update for Retailers
Technology to Help Retailers Save Energy and Dollars! New advances in technology are constantly changing the way the HVAC industry operates - and, is helping retailers reduce their energy bills. Currently, the HVAC maintenance market is focused on implementing technology that provides energy and cost saving solutions for customers while increasing contractors' productivity in the field. These market trends are prevalent now more than ever, as the Department of Energy encourages retailers to start implementing energy efficient technologies in order to enhance energy sustainability and productivity in the marketplace. Ultimately, the use of advanced technology to meet this focus is what will separate the leaders from the followers in the retail and HVAC industries. Interested in learning how technology can favorably impact your business? Click here
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