by Shane Henson — May 8, 2013—Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) recently named 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, Maine on June 18 and 19. Together, these organizations have achieved a cumulative annual cost savings of more than $3 million by investing in energy efficiency measures, says NEEP, a nonprofit organization working to transform the way people use and think about energy.
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 in the ability to:
- Achieve energy savings through investment in cost-efficient measures;
- Address comprehensive changes in major energy systems such as lighting; heating, air conditioning and ventilation (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.
This year’s Northeast Business Leaders for Energy Efficiency are:
- Massachusetts: 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
- Connecticut: Covidien, Nominated by United Illuminating; Boehringer Ingelheim, Nominated by CT Light & Power; ESPN, Nominated by Yankee Gas
- New Hampshire: Woodstock Inn & Brewery, Nominated by New Hampshire Electric Co-op; Anheuser Bush, Nominated by Public Services of New Hampshire
- Vermont: Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Nominated by Efficiency Vermont
- New York: Anheuser Bush, Nominated by NYSERDA
- Washington, DC: American University, Nominated by DC Sustainable Energy Utility
