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US Small Business Administration Certifies Integrated Renewable Energy as a HUB Zone Small Business
For Immediate Release
SEATTLE, WA - Integrated Renewable Energy (IRE) of Seattle, WA announced today that The US Small Business Administration certified Integrated Renewable Energy as an Historically Underused Business (HUB) Zone Small Business for Government contracting purposes.
Integrated Renewable Energy delivers specialty energy consulting and engineering services directly to Government agencies, as well as to Government Prime contractors.
- ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
IRE offers consulting services to Government agencies to support the implementation of Energy Management Systems (EnMS). EnMS's enable organizations to track their energy use, get management visibility into their energy use, and prioritize energy upgrades.
Implementation of an Energy Management System helps organizations meet the requirements of The Energy Policy Act of 2005 and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. More broadly, Energy Management Systems support compliance with Executive Order 13514 which expands the energy reduction and environmental requirements of Executive Order 13423 by making greenhouse gas management a priority for the Federal Government. - SPECIALTY ENGINEERING FOR PRIME CONTRACTORS
IRE offers specialty engineering and sub-contracting to Government Prime Contractors. IRE has unique expertise in configuring and sizing Water Fired Chillers (solar or waste heat driven), and in configuring geoexchange fields for ground source heat pumps.
"Federal Government agencies are on the cutting edge of energy efficiency and independence," said Paul Birkeland, President of Integrated Renewable Energy. "We are pleased to bring these cutting edge energy consulting and engineering services to support their efforts."
View the U.S. Small Business Administration Certifies IRE as a HUB Zone: PDF, 332KB
Integrated Renewable Energy CAGE 54LA5; NAICS 541330,541350,611430
Integrated Renewable Energy Chosen for Energy Management System Pilot Program
For Immediate Release
SEATTLE, WA - Integrated Renewable Energy announces that it has been selected as one of the consulting firms to support the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliances' (NEEA) Energy Management System Pilot Program.
NEEA received a grant from the US Department of Energy to implement a pilot program to institute energy management systems at Northwest firms. As called out in the soon-to-be-released ISO 50001 standards, Energy Management Systems enable a company to proactively control its energy usage, and to realize energy cost savings by managing energy consumption as part of routine business operations. An Energy Management System also positions a firm to efficiently respond to imminent carbon emissions caps and energy efficiency regulations.
Integrated Renewable Energy will serve as consultant to help one of the participating firms set appropriate energy savings goals, identify relevant monitoring parameters, develop energy reduction strategies, and integrate energy management into daily operations.
The 18 month contract, which begins in October 2009, will result in Integrated Renewable Energy becoming one of the first firms in the nation to be recognized as a Certified Energy Practitioner (CEP) in accordance with Department of Energy guidelines.
Integrated Renewable Energy also announces that it intends to roll out a postpilot program for interested firms in January 2010. This program will lag the pilot by four months, but will enable non-pilot firms to set up ISO 50001 compliant Energy Management Systems and reap energy cost savings as early as possible.
View the Energy Management System Pilot Program Press Release: PDF, 74KB
Integrated Renewable Energy provides consulting services for renewable energy projects, energy efficiency efforts, and green building design. Services include feasibility assessments, cost estimating, project development, and project management. For more information, contact Paul Birkeland at pbirkeland@IntegratedRenewableEnergy.com, or 206-517-2875, or see our web site at www.IntegratedRenewableEnergy.com.
Integrated Renewable Energy Certified to Offer Home Energy Rating Service (HERS)
For Immediate Release
SEATTLE, WA - Integrated Renewable Energy (IRE) of Seattle, WA announced today that it received certification from the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) to provide Home Energy Ratings Service (HERS) to builders, realtors, mortgage professionals, and homeowners.
A certified Home Energy Rating is required for builders to receive the Federal tax credit for building energy efficient homes. A home with a certified Home Energy Rating also enables buyers to obtain an Energy Efficiency Mortgage (EEM), increasing the likelihood of a sale. Buyers qualifying for an EEM are approved to borrow a larger amount since their monthly energy expenses will be lower than typical.
View the IRE HERS Certification Press Release: PDF, 400KB
Integrated Renewable Energy Certified to Conduct Carbon Footprint Inventories And Assessments
For Immediate Release
SEATTLE, WA - Integrated Renewable Energy of Seattle, WA announced today that it is initiating a carbon footprint inventories and assessments service. These inventories are conducted in compliance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol developed by the World Resources Institute and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. The inventories are compliant with ISO 14000, and accepted by most agencies and organizations involved in greenhouse gas tracking, crediting, and regulating.
Carbon Footprint Inventory and Estimation Service quantifies a business's carbon footprint. It is the first step in targeting energy cost savings, enabling improved energy management, operational efficiencies, and increased revenues. Undertaking a carbon footprint assessment also generates a positive image amongst customers, improves shareholder relations, and facilitates employee recruitment.
View the IRE Carbon Footprint Press Release: PDF, 75 KB
Integrated Renewable Energy: United States Green Building Council Member
Integrated Renewable Energy is now a member of the United States Green Building Council. The USGBC works towards transforming the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated, envisioning an environmentally responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life. USGBC's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. (February 2007)
