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Founded in 2008 within MIT’s Building Science Department, Clockworks Analytics has been focusing on equipping clients with cutting-edge technology to significantly enhance their operations and improve their building’s performance. Join us as Alex discusses Clockworks Analytics rapid growth since our first episode featuring them aired in 2018.
Our guest this week is Mark Vasu, Vice President of Business Development with QEA Tech. Using drones and IOT devices QEA Tech allows customers to gain a comprehensive understanding of where the weak spots in their building envelope are, pinpointing envelope issues down to inches. QEA Tech then builds a targeted retrofit roadmap, providing low-cost retrofit options that maximize energy savings and ROI.
EcoPilot’s iBOSⓇ Energy integrates with existing Building Automation System and goes to work finding your building’s “balance point temperature”. Artificial Intelligence determines that number through real-time indoor data, 5-day weather forecasts and your building’s unique capacity for thermal mass. iBOSⓇ Energy continuously calculates the energy balance between these factors, automatically and continuously adjusting set points for heating, cooling and ventilation every two minutes resulting in real-time energy savings.
Achieving aggressive energy reduction and sustainability goals is a daunting task for any company. With limited resources, managing risk, increasing regulatory mandates, and skyrocketing supply chain costs and delays, LCI Energy strives to amplify the progress customers are making with improved effectiveness.
Our guest this week is Energy New England’s (ENE) Manager of Transportation Electrification Katelyn Leahy Barb, CEM. Katelyn is the driving force behind ENE’s Transportation Electrification team, where she spearheads the operationalization of electrification products and services. Katelyn is also committed to advancing women’s roles in energy-related fields and served as a Board Member and Mentorship Program Chair for the Council of Women in Energy and Environmental Leadership (CWEEL).
Our guest this episode is Jane Chen the CEO and Cofounder of Stepwise. As a socially conscious entrepreneur Jane founded Stepwise so that homeowners could make it easier, faster, and more affordable to electrify, by removing the barrier of costly and time-consuming electric panel upgrades. Stepwise is on a mission to make mass electrification a reality, while uplifting the installers and future proofing the electric grid.
Join us for a conversation with Zack who just received his AI and ML certification from MIT as we discuss energy, sustainability, weather forecasting, risk mitigation and the growing demands on the power grid to accommodate the growth in AI and electrification. You will appreciate Zack's unique ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences across multiple platforms.
Catalyst Power is an independent energy solutions provider (ESCO) specializing in integrating retail energy and distributed energy resources. They use cost-effective, novel energy supply solutions tailored for businesses. Catalyst caters to the underserved middle-market commercial and industrial businesses looking for a more sustainable and cost-efficient way to power their businesses. Using solar, battery energy storage, EV charging, commercial retail electricity, and other state-of-the-art innovations, they empower businesses to grow their positive environmental impact while improving overall efficiency. https://catalystpower.com/
Founded by two clean energy industry veterans in 2016, Energetic sits at the center of the North American energy transition ecosystem. They are a market leader in expertly assessing projects and helping customers connect with debt capital providers on optimal terms that maximize returns and environmental impact. https://www.energeticcapital.com/solutions
B2Q provides cost-efficient design services for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to minimize construction costs while maximizing long-term energy and operating efficiency. While many engineering firms provide cookie-cutter solutions, B2Q’s seasoned team of design professionals work closely with clients, starting at the concept stage, and tailor solutions to meet their unique budgetary and operating requirements. Their design and project management expertise now includes electric services for customers looking to accommodate upgrades associated with electrification. https://www.b2qassociates.com/
Caelux is on a mission to lower installed costs while improving power production so that solar energy is more affordable and accessible to all. Cealux not only makes solar power better but allows to deliver energy at a much lower levelized cost of energy than traditional solar.
The Dandelion Energy home geothermal system replaces your home’s existing air conditioning and heating equipment with a powerful heat pump and safe, underground pipes that move heat between the earth and your home. In the winter, the ground loops move heat stored in the ground into your home. In the summer, the ground loops return heat from your home to the ground.
From easy-to-swap lighting and controls to fully integrated energy plans, Rhode Island Energy provides solutions that help customers lower utility bills and achieve better results with everything from increased productivity to higher employee recruitment and retention rates.
David McDougall has spent the last 15 years of his career dedicated to advancing the adoption of renewable energy and decarbonization. His wide range of sustainability, energy efficiency, and clean energy expertise gives him unique insights to guide net zero plans. He is a LEED AP professional, and a Certified Energy Manager with a mechanical engineering degree from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. David taught a course titled “Sustainability in the Organization” at Boston University and was the co-founder of the Newburyport Cleantech Center. In addition to sustainability and clean energy, David has expertise in sales and sales management, operational excellence programs, team leadership, customer success, and strategy. He lives in Newburyport with his wife and has 3 kids.
After years of working for big companies, Nicholas Valorie opened East Coast Renewable Energy, LLC. (ECR). ECR was created to offer what the big companies can offer but with better pricing. How are they able to offer better pricing? Simply put, they don’t have the overhead. Most importantly they are able to work hand in hand with the customer, so people are not a number but rather a member of their business.
Massachusetts’ nationally recognized energy efficiency programs are now investing in cleaner electric technologies to reduce carbon emissions statewide. Kevin will review the available opportunities and incentives for C&I customers to upgrade to cleaner electric technologies that include a variety of heat pumps and “custom measures” that may include almost any technology that displaces oil, propane or natural gas-powered equipment or systems. For additional information on heat pump incentives in Massachusetts visit https://www.nationalgridus.com/Heat-Pumps Or check out Mass Save’s Heat Pump Incentives. If you do not live in Massachusetts, please check with your local utility provider for potential incentives on heat pumps and other electrification measures.
With over 20 years of experience, Allen Telio has seen climate technology transition from something that is good for the environment to a business imperative that is good for the bottom line. Balance Rock Consulting works with clients to help them understand the financial benefits of renewables and climate technology and develop a plan for their business.
Impact Energy is a certified Black women-owned energy services company that focuses on energy efficiency project implementation and workforce development. Their mission is to promote equitable job expansion within the energy industry that positively impacts lives and supports community economic advancement.
CPower enables a flexible, clean, and dependable energy future by creating the Customer-Powered Grid. CPower unlocks the full value of DERs through DER Monetization and providing flexibility to the grid when and where it’s needed the most through Virtual Power Plants.
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NPV Energy was established in 2022 by Nicole Price Voudren, after over sixteen years in the energy, utility, and climate industry. NPV Energy guides clients in public and private sectors with best-in-class project support and can provide solutions for all aspects of a project from conception through completion.
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Sparkion is a provider of cost-effective, reliable, AI-driven energy storage. Drawing on the grid and available renewables, Sparkion delivers consistent power to EV-sites, when and where they need it, helping charge point operators reduce costs and become energy resilient. Their proprietary AI-driven software maximizes the use of all DER’s (distributed energy resources) on-site, helping fleet operators, fueling stations and charge point operators, optimize energy use and increase site ROI.
B2Q Associates is an independent engineering consulting firm specializing in design of high-tech and industrial projects, energy efficiency, existing and new building commissioning, and utility infrastructure projects for commercial, higher education, industrial, healthcare, and utility clients. B2Q is a certified Women-owned Business Enterprise (WBE) in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and the City of Boston.
Decades of worldwide, government-sponsored research in fusion science have established the tokamak-based configuration as the leading approach to confining fusion-grade plasmas with strong magnetic fields. Yet, in the past, even state-of-the art superconducting magnet technology required tokamaks to be enormous to produce net fusion energy. Recently, a new high temperature superconductor has reached industrial maturity that could provide limitless, clean, fusion energy to combat climate change.
BUDDERFLY Effortless Energy Efficiency provides guaranteed energy savings with no out-of-pocket costs for your business through their unique Energy Efficiency-as-a-Service solution. BUDDERFLY provides all the technology, 100% of the investment in efficiency upgrades, and the expertise to deliver the most energy efficient, highest savings solution without the project risks or the frustration of competing financial tradeoffs. BUDDERFLY combines constant monitoring, maintenance, and upgrades like LED lighting, superior HVAC, Budderfly IOT sensors, temperature and refrigeration controls, renewable energy sourcing, and so much more into an easy, one-stop solution allowing you to focus on what you do best… your business.
This month’s episode features David Slutzky Founder and CEO of Fermata Energy. Fermata Energy was created for the dual purposes of accelerating the adoption of EVs and the transition to a renewable energy future. Founded in 2010, Fermata Energy is the nation’s leader in proven V2X systems. They design, supply, and operate pioneering, patented technology that integrates electric vehicles (EVs) with buildings and the electricity grid, turning EVs into valuable storage assets that combat climate change, increase energy resilience, and reduce energy costs.
You can listen to a more in depth interview with David on NEXUSpmg’s podcast
https://nexuspmg.com/91-david-slutzky-founder-and-ceo-fermata-energy/
In our first episode with our collaboration with the Association of Energy Engineers New England Chapter we feature KT&T Distributors. CEO Kevin Porter and COO Anthony DeCotis discuss their childhood dream to operate their own business. Decades later after starting out as a refreshment distributor they have developed a well established Commercial Electrical Contracting Service company. In addition to their electrical contracting service KT&T provides related wholesale sales for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Technology Hardware. In addition to providing a high level of service KT&T is also a Minority Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) allowing customers and service providers to meet state and federal purchasing requirements. https://www.kttdistributors.com/
ENERGYMATTERS2U discusses outsourced energy management services with Kathy Stanley from Energy Advocates, LLC. Energy Advocates provides energy management services for organizations that do not have the resources for a full time energy manager on their staff. Energy Advocates works with municipalities, higher education, institutions, and any other customer who wants to save energy, save money and improve their carbon footprint.
Kuva Systems is an industrial IoT solution that continuously monitors and quantifies the intensity of methane and VOC emissions. Their scanning infrared imaging system instantly and automatically detects and measures emissions providing operators with an annotated video clip of the leak. Armed with this actionable information, facility operators can plan and implement repairs without the need for secondary manual inspections.
ENERGYMATTERS2U presents a special episode featuring the November 16th Council on Women in Energy & Environmental Leadership's program "Advocating, Negotiating, and Career Advancement Tools" with Nathelie Osborn and Beth Offenbacker.
If you are interested in joining CWEEL please visit https://aeenewengland.org/CWEEL
EnergyMatters2U discusses using data analytics to improve the operation of electric transmission lines with Kristine Engel and Alex Houghtaling of LineVision. LineVision works with electric utilities to deploy advanced sensors and analytics that improve the reliability, capacity and safety of their power lines.
EnergyMatters2U hosts REsurety’s SVP of Software Adam Reeve. REsurety is the leading analytics company empowering the clean energy economy. Operating at the intersection of weather, power markets, and financial modeling, REsurety enables industry’s key decision makers with best-in-class value and risk intelligence, and the tools to act on it.
The Hydronic Shell is a new solution for deep energy retrofits that includes a high-performance HVAC system integrated within a super-insulated outer shell. The modular system is installed over an existing building facade, giving building owners a non-invasive and cost-effective solution for complying with net-zero emission mandates being implemented around the country. In addition, the installation will improve the health and well-being of building occupants through dramatically improved indoor air quality and thermal comfort. https://www.hydronicshell.com/
Q Hydrogen Solutions Corporation is revolutionizing the energy world. This breakthrough science allows for hydrogen production at a lower cost than utilizing natural gas and other fossil fuel sources.
Q Hydrogen’s technology is based upon science that is entirely new to hydrogen and it will dramatically reduce the production cost and make it far easier to produce. Hydrogen will now be readily available to the world for the very first time, rewriting the script for how quickly the world can move to hydrogen as a low-cost fuel source.
Guardian Energy Management Solutions is an energy management company that provides turn-key solutions and services for commercial, industrial and municipal building operators that wish to reduce their energy consumption through energy efficiency projects.
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Clean Peak Energy helps use your building for thermal energy storage to dramatically reduce energy consumption and peak-demand costs. Thermal energy storage technology harnesses the thermal mass of large commercial office buildings to drive 15% to 30% savings in electricity costs with zero capital construction costs.
Bartholomew Lighting focuses on increasing the value of lighting retrofit projects beyond energy savings to include multiple non-energy benefits of improved occupant health, productivity, and a revitalized working/living environment through design. This would increase the value of the retrofit investment by providing turn-key lighting systems that meet the needs of the customer while improving the operation of the site/building.
- Bartholomew Lighting provides experienced comprehensive lighting design services for existing buildings, including conducting investment grade lighting energy audits that are used to develop a targeted scope of work and deliver high-performance lighting and control upgrades that maximize the clients investment. Bartholomew Lighting specifies the best lighting systems to develop customized solutions that meet your specific lighting needs.
- Bartholomew Lighting specializes in optimizing utility rebates/incentives so that each lighting redesign project-looks great, works well, and pays back.
- Bartholomew Lighting is a pending Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) which is advantageous for certain institutional projects that strive to provide greater opportunities to qualified minority businesses.
Amado Energy Solutions (AES) focuses on helping businesses address their energy portfolio. AES focuses on managing energy infrastructure as an off-site energy manager. AES helps businesses reduce their energy cost and waste through a strategic energy management planning. Their goal is to help organizations operate more efficiently and leaner by addressing energy efficiency opportunities, water savings, and operations and maintenance improvements.
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This week’s episode of EnergyMatters2U features the Association of Energy Engineers New England December 2020 program featuring Hadas Webb from Cimetrics and a discussion on Energy Management Analytics. Hadas was also a recent guest on our show last month. Check out the AEE-NE website for our upcoming programs including our Annual Energy Outlook meeting in January and our virtual CEM course offering. We hope you enjoy the program! https://em2u.podbean.com/
Cimetrics’ Analytika service provides customers with continuous analysis of building system data and insightful, actionable reports that allow your staff to pinpoint system anomalies before they result in mechanical failures. Addressing these anomalies proactively results in energy savings, carbon reduction, improved occupant comfort, and ensures equipment reliability.
Prism Energy Services is a preferred vendor to leading New England utilities and a conduit to utility rebate incentives for energy efficient building upgrades as well as flexible financing options. By working with our utility partners, Prism negotiates utility incentives for their customers. Prism also conducts extensive work within municipal, state, and federal energy efficiency programs.
Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure, LLC (KSI) manages investments into impact producing real assets, such as wind and solar energy projects with strong cash flows from long-term contracts (commonly called PPAs). The firm’s management has deep experience in power and equity markets and takes a long-term approach to this non-correlated and growing asset class.
Steven Thomas discusses bootstrapping into new markets selling platform solutions in data analytics and renewable energy to early adopter partners and customers. Asia Focus' clients include enterprise software vendors, IIOT solution vendors, international energy developers,investors, and professional services companies.
Unlike other solar design firms, Solar Design Associates provides architect and engineering services. As a result, Solar Design Associates understands building design and performance engineering renewable energy systems to work together with buildings they serve as an integrated effort.
Stacks+Joules has developed a specialized curriculum in computer programming for building automation controls. This non-profit organization was founded on the premise that any student can gain core competencies in computer networks and programming. Through close industry collaboration Stacks+Joules works to facilitate education to meet the needs of employers and develop skills integral to career success.
Massachusetts Statewide Wood Energy Team is a project coordinated by the Massachusetts Forest Alliance and funded through a grant from the USDA Forest Service. Their primary goal is to increase the number of modern wood heat installations in Massachusetts by providing information and assistance to interested parties.
Energy Matters 2U discusses the energy internet future with Shane O'Quinn and Chris Long from Autogrid. Autogrid enables the world’s leading energy companies to integrate all distributed energy resources, turn on new revenue streams and drive deeper engagement with their customers. Their suite of Energy Internet applications allows utilities, electricity retailers, renewable energy project developers and energy service providers to deliver clean, affordable and reliable energy in a distributed energy world.
Mike Pace from Horizon Solutions joined EnergyMatters2U to introduce folks to Horizon Solutions and the fast growing Electrical Vehicle charging station marketplace. Mike gives a great run down on the Levels of charging stations and the Make-Ready process.
Tecogen has been pioneering the development of efficient clean energy technologies that save customers money for over three decades. EnergyMatters2U welcomes Tecogen Product Manager Steve Lafaille to discuss CHP strategies, demand chanrge management and the future of CHP and storage integration.
Energy intensive cannabis industry is impacting MA energy usage. EM2U welcome's Climate Resources Group Sam Milton, Principal to discuss.
EnergyMatters2U welcomes Usource's Tom Dyer, Senior Director Procurement Analysis to discuss Capacity Tag Management strateg
On this episode of Energy Matters 2 U we have the Vice President of Sales of Taylor Consulting and Contracting, Jon Hartnett. Taylor Consulting and Contracting works with companies to get the most out of their energy dollars. As we will discuss they use their own proprietary systems to analyze how to optimize your energy pricing options. To learn more listen in and if you have any questions or comments feel free to reach Jon Hartnett at (617) 429-9924 during business hours or check out their website at https://www.taylorcc.com/.
This episode sponsored by Northeast Efficiency Supply. Northeast Efficiency Supply is a specialty lighting distributor that works with retail, commercial, industrial, institutional, municipal, and esco to obtain the most efficient lighting systems and receive maximum rebates through local utility programs. Check them out at http://www.nationalefficiency.com/.
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On this episode of EnergyMatters2U we have the Co-Owner of Pro Insulation, Adam Orszulak on the show. Pro Insulation specializes in improving residential energy efficiency by providing energy saving solutions through energy audits and professional insulation installation. We will discuss what makes a good energy auditor, what services Pro Insulation can offer you, why their work is important, and how any homeowner can get started making their home more energy efficient using Pro Insulations services.
If you would like to reach out to Adam Orszulak to learn more about Pro Insulation you can reach out to him at adam@proinsulationct.com.
This episode is brought to you by Retrocool Energy which offers energy saving technologies for commercial cooling systems. Look out for our episode with Retrocool Energy Co-owner Richard Costello to learn more.
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On this episode of EnergyMatters2U we have Richard Costello on the show to speak about his company Retrocool Energy. Richard Costello is an accomplished professional in the Energy efficiency space with over 30 years experience and currently serves as the president of Acela Energy Group. Retrocool energy is a company within the Acela Energy Group which specializes in cooling-related energy conservation. We will speak in depth about their proprietary Retromist technology and how it “fools” compressor systems to save energy.
This episode is brought to you by Pro Insulation which offers a variety of solutions for contractors, home remodelers, and homeowners to find the best insulation to suit their specific needs. Look out for our episode with their Co-Owner Adam Orszulak to learn more.
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On this episode of EnergyMatters2U we will introduce you to Advanced Energy Intelligence or AEI with president and co-founder Carl Popolo. AEI is an energy data analytics company focused on finding ways to reduce energy usage in buildings through elimination of inefficient practices. Today we will discuss the impact of their work and what it could mean to you.
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On this episode of EnergyMatters2U we chat with CEO and founder of National Resource Management (NRM) Emre Schveighoffer. National Resource Management is an industry leader in commercial and industrial cooling system optimization. Topics include common refrigeration inefficiencies, NRM case studies, proven NRM solutions, how it applies to you, and energy/cost savings.
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On this episode of EnergyMatters2U we speak with John Alba, Managing Director of National Efficiency Supply and lighting efficiency expert. Northeast Efficiency Supply is a specialty lighting distributor that offers additional services which make it unique such as auditing services, lighting retrofit design, and supply chain management. Northeast Efficiency Supply works with commercial, industrial, retail, institutional, municipal, and esco accounts to obtain the most efficient lighting systems and receive maximum rebates through local utility programs.
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