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Architects & Engineers Event
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| DID YOU KNOW? |
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It takes only 5% of the energy to make an aluminum can out of recycled materials
....95% energy savings and less room used in our landfills!
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HarneTech's First Year |
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We would like to thank those customers and partners that supported our firm in the start-up mode. Since opening our doors in July 2008, we have:
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Established our capital funding needs and are financially stable and ready for sustained growth
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Setup the IT and other infrastructure needs for a fast growing sustainable energy business
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Created systems and efficiencies for Energy Audits that allow for greater customer satisfaction and continuous success
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Established exclusive relationships with quality solar product manufacturers, which allow for cost-effecitive renewable power installations in Chicago (see below on solar systems) -
Set the technological foundation to sustain rapid growth of a sustainable energy business
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Assisted local municipalities, throughout Chicagoland develop their comprehensive sustainability plans
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Partnered with high quality engineering, architectural, and contracting firms, to offer turn-key solutions to our clients
Like any new or established business, corporate success always comes down to people and HarneTechHarneTech has a acquired an extremely dedicated, talented team that continues to expand. Positions are currently open as we continue to create jobs and energy efficient buildings.
Thank you for your support!
Cris Arens
President
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HarneTech® Solar |
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HarneTech Solar Design and Proposal Process
HarneTech Management has made a decision to offer, for a limited time, free basic solar designs for solar hot water heating (EnerWorks) and solar air heating systems(SolarWall) for qualified commercial and residential customers. Our process begins with a walk through and assessment of the facility. If there appears to be a cost effective opportunity, we then do the following:
- Digitally render the facility with Solar Products integrated
- Verify the design with our team, vendor, and customer...adjust accordingly
- Request a minimum of two budget installation quotes from local installers that we respect
- Calculate Federal and State tax incentives
- Provide a final estimate of project costs, including payback and ROI calculations
This free offer is only available for a limited time to qualified customers. Please contact michael.wilder@harnetech.com in our Sales department for more details.
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HarneTech® Consulting |
HarneTech's Sustainability Consulting team was established to assist all members of our economy to achieve their respective energy, financial, or environmental goals. HarneTech's clients, both public and private, are leaders in this re-emergence. Many have identified the need to establish their own sustainability master plans as a blueprint to properly utilize the available resources and secured funding and carry out their goals. HarneTech is currently working with municipalities such as Highland Park and Hanover Park, and are in discussions with many other local governments. The HarneTech model includes a comprehensive three-phase process (Baselining, Visioning, and Plan Development), driven by the ultimate development of a formal sustainability plan. In addition, our depth of experience and close contacts within the utility companies, governmental support programs and environmental associations allow us to efficiently gather the right level of data necessary to recommend the appropriate action for our clients. For more information, please contact michael.johnson@harnetech.com.
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HarneTech® Energy Audits |
SEDAC is the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center and is "sponsored by the Illinois Department of Community and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) in partnership with ComEd and Ameren Illinois Utilities and provide valuable services at no cost to for-profit businesses and public facilities." Their goal is to "provide advice and analyses enabling facilities in the State of Illinois to increase their profitability through the efficient use of energy resources. Their free technical services "can identify opportunities for energy savings through intelligent building design and efficient building components and systems."
HarneTech LLC is a Pre-Qualified Service Provider for SEDAC. Our SEDAC Energy Efficiency Audits assess the performance of the five major aspects of a building related to energy efficiency and consumption: the building envelope, HVAC and refrigeration, lighting, electrical usage, and water conservation and heating.
Through Energy Cost Reduction Measures (ECRMs),HarneTech has discovered solutions totaling an Internal Rate of Return of over 230% and thousands of dollars...all without cost to our clients.
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HarneTech® in the Community |
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HarneTech recently had the opportunity to be involved in the Career Connections program at Thomas Middle School in Arlington Heights, IL. Students from Thomas spent the morning with HarneTech meeting our staff and finding out about our company, posing questions to our energy auditors and learning about solar designs and innovative solar product.
The students also had the opportunity to take a trip to see Devon Bank in Wheeling, a Gold LEED certified building. Devon Bank is in the process of getting Platinum certification and has many sustainable features, including daylighting, solar panels, a green roof, and vertical wind turbines. HarneTech had a great time with the students and look forward to partnering with Thomas Middle School again in the future!
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Harnetech® Team Spotlight:
Jeff Davis |
Jeff Davis, VP of Business Development
Jeff's experience has enabled him to lead and manage a global exchange organization, manage a $1mm portfolio of non-profit businesses, develop a $3mm private equity portfolio, provide access to education opportunities for youth, manage large scale corporate relationships, and coordinate volunteer projects that protect the environment. He has work experience in locations throughout the Midwest, United States, and overseas.
Jeff is a Chicago native and Evans Scholarship Alum. He is a LEED AP for Existing Buildings and is an active member of the Chicago - U.S. Green Building Council Chapter. Jeff's responsibilities include State and Federal government relations and represents Harnetech LLC to advocate funding, focus and education of sustainability, energy conservation and renewable energy alternatives. He is a "serial" volunteer for local community environmental initiatives and currently serves on the board for the DePaul University Institute of Business and Professional Ethics. For more on Jeff's background, please click here.
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Calling all Architects and Engineers!!! |
 HarneTech will be hosting a series of events at various points during the remainder of the year and throughout 2010 for architects and engineers. They will be approximately 1 hour in duration and will be focused on introducing renewable energy products and strategies to our partners in these industries. They will be by invitation only. The first event will be focused on solar air and water heating solutions, relevant to the Chicago climate. They will also be good networking events to compare problems and solutions with other architects and engineers that are using green technology in the Chicago area.
If you or another architect or engineer would like to get on our invitation list, please send an email to info@harnetech.com. Please list your contact information, firm information, and title. These events will be designed specifically for architects and engineers only. Separate customer and contractor events are in progress.
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Did you Know??? |
It takes only 5% of the energy to make an aluminum can out of recycled materials....95% energy savings and less room used in our landfills! Energy saved from recycling one ton of aluminum is equal to the amount of electricity the average home uses over 10 years. ( Keep America Beautiful, 2006) Yet, while many municipalities offer very strong residential recycling programs (we trust all of you are recycling at home), commercial businesses (largest generators of waste) are not given the option and must pay a premium to recycle. Due to the lack of "city wide" contracts, a disproportionate amount of recyclable items are being sent to ever-crowded landfills. The only way this can change is if businesses and local leaders encourage their vendors and local officials to organize a commercial recycling program. As stewards of our respective communities, it is important to express the importance of recycling collectively. It is only then that changes will occur. Some local municipalities have already taken a leadership role, such as Mt. Prospect, and their efforts are applauded. If you are interested in establishing a recycling program for your business, please feel free to contact HarneTech at info@harnetech.com.
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Contact HarneTech for a Customized Energy Solution!
Call Directly at 847-749-4729
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Email at news@harnetech.com
More Info on HarneTech LLC can be found at: www.harnetech.com
Sincerely,
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