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For twenty years, Sieben Energy Associates, based in Chicago, has provided hundreds of clients nationwide with energy and sustainability solutions. We hope you find this issue of our eNewsletter both useful and informative.
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Stand Taller in a Crowded Marketplace
Pursue LEED for Existing Buildings |  Did you know that LEED is not just for new construction? The hottest trend in green buildings is LEED for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance (LEED EB). Certifying your buildings through the LEED EB rating system delivers benefits far beyond successful completion of the process and a plaque from the U.S. Green Building Council. Through LEED EB, businesses and organizations can validate their sustainability credentials, distinguish themselves from the competition, and revolutionize their management practices.
Not sure if you want to invest in LEED EB or if certification is a realistic goal for your building? Drawing from our experience, we can complete a scorecard to see how many points your building might earn. Our low-cost, proprietary gap analysis will help you envision LEED EB for your buildings.
Read more about our LEED services for existing buildings.
Download our brochure on LEED EB Gap Analysis.
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EVENT
Carbon Nation, Millennium Park, August 10th
Save the date for the free Chicago premiere |  The documentary film Carbon Nation will premiere in Chicago on the evening of Tuesday, August 10th, in the beautiful Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park. This event is free to the public. Invite your friends, colleagues, and relatives!
Whether you believe climate change is real or not, Carbon Nation is a witty, positive, non-partisan, solutions-based film about growing the economy, increasing national security, and promoting a robust environment. Woven into the film are entertaining interviews with folks from all walks of life who are working to create clean, sustainable energy here in America.
Director Peter Byck, narrator Bill Kurtis, the producers (including Craig Sieben, president of Sieben Energy Associates), and many of the stars will be on hand for this special occasion. The screening will begin around 8:30 pm, preceded by live entertainment!
Enter the world of Carbon Nation.
Follow the film on Facebook. |
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INSIGHT
A Strong, Silent, 350-Mile-Wide Voice in D.C.
How the oil spill may surprise us for years to come |
 These are interesting times for energy and climate policy. The coal mine explosion in West Virginia and the oil rig explosion and spill in the Gulf have demonstrated that securing fuel can be a dangerous business. Energy has the media's attention, and the political landscape is in a state of upheaval. What does this mean for the prospect of comprehensive energy and climate legislation this year? What does it mean for the American economy? Even if a price on carbon is off the table, energy efficiency and renewable energy are increasingly popular. State and regional efforts will continue to grow even if national initiatives are sidelined. Down the road, this transformation of our national energy culture could lead to greater benefits for your business. Read about where legislation may be heading and why it matters. View an informational matrix comparing congressional energy proposals. |
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OPPORTUNITIES
Optimizing Returns from Big Box Investments
Manage energy efficiency across a portfolio of buildings |
 Over the years, our engineering team has partnered with clients holding large portfolios of buildings. We have become proficient in handling the schedules, performing the audits, and exceeding the high expectations that are part and parcel of a multi-building assignment. Sieben Energy Associates can improve the energy efficiency of your big-box buildings through no- and low-cost measures. In addition to reducing operating expenses and boosting performance, we help our clients better understand their facilities and energy consumption. Explore our energy audit services. | | In Control of Your Energy Future?
Prepare for the unknown with customized strategies
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 It pays to be prepared. This is true in life and certainly true in business. Over the past decade, we've witnessed unprecedented volatility in the energy markets. The prospect of new legislation or regulation amplifies uncertainty across America's boardrooms. Sieben Energy Associates has provided Fortune 100 companies with the knowledge to make wise decisions regardless of where laws and markets could be headed. We offer strategy development, policy analysis, and energy practices audits. Learn more about our strategic consulting services. |
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Real Savings, Real Buildings
Recent SEA success stories |  Over the years, Sieben Energy Associates has completed hundreds of projects for clients. Visit our website for 18 case studies organized by service and industry. A few examples:
Our LEED EB team guided an existing office tower's management company in their successful pursuit of LEED Gold certification.
We served as LEED consultant to a non-profit human services organization and worked closely with them from design through construction and commissioning of their new sustainable headquarters.
Our energy engineers conducted on-side energy audits and delivered portfolio-wide energy analysis for an international big-box retailer.
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Sieben Energy in the News
Our company and our people in the media |  Sieben Energy Associates served as LEED consultant for Chicago's very first entirely smoke-free and LEED-certified new construction rental property.
First Business Television recently interviewed Craig Sieben about prospects for clean energy initiatives in the United States.
Craig Sieben will serve as the next Board president of Leadership Greater Chicago, a fellowship of business, government, and nonprofit leaders making a difference in the Chicago region.
The June issue of Building Operating Management magazine includes an article on energy and climate legislation that references our strategic consulting work and policy insights. |
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If there is anything we can do for you, please do not hesitate to contact us. Visit our website for helpful resources, information about our services, and current perspectives on energy and sustainability. | |
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Services
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About Us | Sieben Energy Associates (SEA) is a Chicago-based energy and sustainability consulting firm serving clients across the country.
We are dedicated to helping our clients become energy efficient and reduce their energy costs.
As an industry leader, we leverage our expertise so that our clients can focus on their core business.
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Energy Tips | Create windbreaks with landscaping appropriate for your climate.
Verify that all ducts are properly sealed and insulated for maximum conditioning efficiency.
For more energy tips, visit Energy Savers from the U.S. Department of Energy.
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