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Greetings!
For twenty years, Sieben Energy Associates, based in Chicago, has provided hundreds of clients nationwide with energy and sustainability solutions.
We are delighted to share with you the very first issue of our eNewsletter. We hope that you find it both useful and informative.
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Sieben Energy Announces a New Website!
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 We recently launched our new website as a comprehensive energy resource for our clients. Our new site features a wealth of case studies and a blog. We also publish topic papers, press releases, and links to helpful industry websites.
Our website is designed to keep you informed about current energy industry issues and opportunities.
Visit our new website at SiebenEnergy.com!
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INSIGHTS
Road Ahead for Energy and Climate Policy
The status of federal legislation and its potential impact |
 An energy and climate bill passed the House in June 2009. Senators Kerry, Graham, and Lieberman are expected to release a Senate version within the next couple weeks. How could energy and climate legislation impact your business? What are the prospects of a bill becoming law during this session of Congress? What are the possible directions in which we may be heading as a country in the near future? To familiarize yourself with the House bill (H.R. 2454, or Waxman-Markey), read more about the current status of energy and climate legislation. |
| Retro's All the Rage!
Achieving energy efficiency through retro-commissioning
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You are probably familiar with the term "energy efficiency," but are you aware of the potential to cut your building's energy consumption and save money through retro-commissioning? This process helps verify that all building systems are running properly and efficiently in accordance with design specifications. Optimizing building performance also improves occupant comfort. Utilites across the country, including ComEd in the Chicago area, are sponsoring programs to encourage retro-commissioning by large commercial clients. ComEd pays for the engineering services of a retro-commissioning provider such as Sieben Energy Associates. Learn more about retro-commissioning.
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OPPORTUNITIES
Considering LEED?
Discover the LEED potential in your existing building |
 SEA's LEED experts have successfully certified dozens of projects for new construction and existing facilities. If you have considered LEED for your buiding but are not sure what, if any, rating might be achievable, SEA can help! Our proprietary LEED gap analysis delivers an affordable review of your building's energy and sustainability profile to help you decide if LEED is a good fit. If you are planning a new building, consider the benefits of designing with LEED in mind. Learn more about SEA's LEED services. |
| Making the Most of Low Energy Prices
Consider signing a new electric supply agreement
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Forward electricity prices through 2014 are at record lows. If your business or organization is in a deregulated electric market and you do not have a contract with an alternative supplier, or your contract is expiring within 12 months, it is an excellent time to pursue a new multi-year contract. Contact SEA for assistance with securing prices that could have you paying less in future years than what you are paying now. Explore energy purchasing options.
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Real Savings, Real Buildings
Recent SEA success stories |
 Over the years, Sieben Energy has completed hundreds of projects for clients. Visit our website for a sampling of 15 case studies organized by service and industry.
For example, read how we worked with a healthcare organization to improve the energy efficiency of participating hospitals.
Find out how we developed successive ten-year energy strategies for a restaurant chain.
Or discover how we partnered with a college to commission and achieve LEED certification for their new residence hall.
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Sieben Energy in the News
Our company and our people in the media |
 Sieben Energy was nominated for a prestigious award from the U.S. Green Building Council.
The 120 North LaSalle Street Building earned LEED Gold certification as an existing building.
For a recent project, Sieben Energy won an award from a national engineering society. |
