Organizations cut costs, boost competitiveness, and save region millions through energy efficiency investments
Lexington, MA, April 23, 2013 – Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) is pleased to announce 12 regional organizations as this year’s ‘Northeast Business Leaders for Energy Efficiency.’ NEEP is recognizing these businesses for their outstanding efforts to advance energy efficiency at the Northeast Energy Efficiency Summit in Springfield, MA on June 18th and 19th. Together, these organizations have achieved a cumulative annual cost savings of over $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, research institutions, and other regional and global businesses, were selected for recognition based on their success 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 their communities.
“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:
MA: Boston College, Nominated by NSTAR
Atlas Box & Crating, Nominated by National Grid
Baystate Health, Nominated by Western Mass Electric Co.
Cape Cod Linen Services, Nominated by Cape Light Compact
CT: Covidien, Nominated by United Illuminating
Boehringer Ingelheim, Nominated by CT Light & Power
ESPN, Nominated by Yankee Gas
NH: Woodstock Inn & Brewery, Nominated by New Hampshire Electric Co-op
Anheuser Bush, Nominated by Public Services of New Hampshire
VT: Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Nominated by Efficiency Vermont
NY: Anheuser Bush, Nominated by NYSERDA
DC: American University, Nominated by DC Sustainable Energy Utility
All 12 Northeast Business Leaders for Energy Efficiency will be recognized at the 2013 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://www.neep.org
About the Northeast Energy Efficiency Summit
NEEP's Northeast Energy Efficiency Summit, June 18-19 in Springfield, MA, 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 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 www.neep.org.
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.