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Financing Renewable Projects in Illinois |
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The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) "provides grants to U.S. local governments...to fund projects that reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions, and that improve energy efficiency." I believe the real message is that this country needs to take a leadership role to reduce our carbon emissions and increase our energy independence. And if that means allocating these funds to our local leaders and letting them show the way, then let's get going.
This program includes $3.2 billion of leadership. If your town or municipality has a population of 35,000 or more then you may want to check your town's allocation and the plans they have in place to use these funds.
The application due date for cities for these direct formula grants is June 25th and is rapidly approaching. We have found that the degree of awareness of our local municipalities runs the gamut from "our application is complete" to "how does that work again?" If your local municipal leaders fall into the latter category, HarneTech LLC's Consulting Division can help augment municipal staffs in completing their EECBG application and ensuring the appropriate steps are taken before this looming deadline. If you would like to know more about the EECBG contact Michael Wilder.
Mike Putz
Chief Operating Officer |
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HarneTech® Solar |
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As part of its ongoing efforts to stay on the cutting edge of renewable energy technologies, HarneTech sent two of its employees, Bobby Rogas and Jeff Davis, to Conserval Engineering in Toronto, Canada. Conserval is an established designer of highly innovative renewable solar energy applications.
While in Toronto, Bobby and Jeff became intimately familiar with the newest products available from Conserval and augmented their already extensive knowledge of solar thermal system design and installation as well as the very important payback analysis of interest to HarneTech's clients. Upon his return, Bobby was quoted as saying "These are products I'm truly excited about! They meet so many of our clients' needs; it makes perfect sense to use them here in the Chicagoland area."
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HarneTech® Energy Audits |
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Recently, as part of the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center program, HarneTech conducted a site inspection and analysis of the Palatine Park District Birchwood Pool and Community Center. The analysis provides energy savings and life-cycle cost estimates for various energy cost reduction measures (ECRMs). HarneTech, through the SEDAC program, has identified more than $44,000 in annual energy savings resulting in immediate cash flow, and a net present value of nearly $47,000. This results in an internal rate of return of nearly 9%.
Implementing these recommendations will enhance Birchwood Pool and Community Center's business bottom line, increase profitability, and reduce vulnerability to fluctuations in energy input prices. In addition, Palatine Park District stands to reap intangible benefits as well, including an increased ability to attract and retain employees and residents, improved community relations, and enhanced reputation as a well-managed company concerned about quality of life issues, improved employee productivity. If you are interested in HarneTech's® Energy Audits, please click here. |
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HarneTech® in the Community |
HarneTech was recently the subject of a graduate Capstone study at Elmhurst College. Executives from various companies reviewed HarneTech's business model over an 8 month period and provided feedback and improvement suggestions to our management team at regular intervals during the process. The focus was on HarneTech's supply chain for solar products, including vendor selection and quality management. As part of the Masters of Science program on Supply Chain Management, a final presentation was provided to the College on May 11th. The HarneTech management team received great value from the process and incorporated the consultations into our business plan. We would like to thank Elmhurst College and those that completed the presentation:
Jeff Bulger: Global Category Manager, Embedded
Software, Motorola - Mobile Devices
John Calhoun: Director- Integrated Services-AMNO
DHL Global Forwarding
Kevin Wurtz: Independent Global Supply Chain Strategist
Gerald Cross: Senior Director, DHL Global Forwarding
International Supply Chain
Pat Tyrer: Senior Manager, Motorola Govt. & Public Safety
Supply Chain
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Harnetech® Team Spotlight:
Michael Wilder |
 Michael comes to HarneTech from the international conglomerate Siemens, where he spent 9 years in a variety of capacities, most recently as a Global Key Account Manager for building technologies, where he was responsible for establishing and maintaining customer relationships in more than 10 countries, across the Americas. His experiences with his clients, many of whom were established leaders in corporate sustainability, reignited his interests in energy conservation and the environment, ultimately leading him to join HarneTech LLC. While at Siemens, Michael was named to the Emerging Leaders Program and received the Siemens Caring Hands Award for Excellence in Community Service. His community involvement also includes serving as a member of the Arlington Heights Downtown Master Plan Task force which established a 20-year vision for development and viability of the downtown. Michael holds a degree in Business Marketing from Bradley University and Masters in Education from Loyola University of Chicago.
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