One of Kimball Electronics’ guiding principles states, “The environment as our home.” Living up to this belief, its Tampa manufacturing facility has reduced its carbon footprint to save more than 42,000 kWh annually. These Energy Efficiency Efforts have earned Kimball Electronics Tampa the Florida Public Service Commission’s (PSC) December 2018 Triple E Award. [Read more…] about Kimball Electronics Tampa Recognized with PSC’s Triple E Award for Superior Energy Efficiency
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Broward’s NFL YET Boys & Girls Club Receives PSC’s Triple E Award
The NFL Youth Education Town (YET) Lester H. White Boys & Girls Club in Broward County helps improve clients’ lives by building self-esteem and developing values and skills. And, by teaching another life lesson—the importance of energy efficiency—the club has achieved the Florida Public Service Commission’s (PSC) third quarter Triple E Award for Energy Efficiency. [Read more…] about Broward’s NFL YET Boys & Girls Club Receives PSC’s Triple E Award
Flynn Management Corporation Receives PSC’s Triple E Award
A Clearwater firm specializing in affordable rural housing also has expertise in using energy more affordably. Their successful energy efficiency efforts have earned Flynn Management Corporation the Florida Public Service Commission’s (PSC) 2018 second quarter Triple E Award. [Read more…] about Flynn Management Corporation Receives PSC’s Triple E Award
International Institute of Orthotics & Prosthetics Receives PSC’s Triple E Award
TALLAHASSEE—While improving the lives of veterans and their families, Tampa’s International Institute of Orthotics & Prosthetics also improved its energy efficiency, earning them the Florida Public Service Commission’s (PSC) December Triple E Award for its energy efficiency efforts.
“With the important work the Institute does to treat veterans facing rehabilitation, implementing energy efficiencies makes sense by helping to reduce a variety of costs while improving the work environment for all,” said PSC Chairman Julie Brown.
Tampa Electric Company (TECO) performed an initial energy audit at the Institute, leading to several recommendations. After replacing 418 fluorescent lamps with LED T8 lamps, the Institute received more than $2,350 from TECO’s conditioned space—lighting rebate programs. As a result of the lighting upgrade, the Institute will save $6,330 annually from an energy usage reduction of 80,000.0837 kWh. An added benefit is a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 49.32 tons of CO2, 160.09 pounds of NOx, and 257.12 pounds of SOx.
“Our collaborative approach in advancing the treatment of O&P patients is the same approach we used in working with TECO to maximize our energy efficiency,” said Arlene Gillis, the Institute’s founder. “We work hard to improve the lives of veterans and their families, and our efficiency upgrades helps us keep costs down while doing the work we love.”
“The energy experts at Tampa Electric have been helping customers to use energy wisely for nearly 40 years. It’s our pleasure to work with an institute that does so much good for the veterans and their families who live in the communities we serve,” saidNancy Tower, president and chief executive officer of Tampa Electric. “Today, we offer 36 programs to help our residential and business customers reduce their overall energy usage – and ultimately their energy costs.”
Covering the state’s five major geographic areas, each month the PSC presents its Triple E Award to a local business that has accomplished superior energy efficiency. Look for past Triple E Award recipients under Hot Topics on the PSC’s homepage. The PSC encourages cost-effective conservation and renewable energy to reduce the use of fossil fuels and defer the need for new generating capacity through the Florida Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act.
About the International Institute of Orthotics and Prosthetics
The International Institute of Orthotics and Prosthetics seeks to improve the lives of veterans and their families. The Institute works with accredited O&P programs in research, innovation, education, and collaboration. The Institute offers O&P and allied health program support services, including consulting/advisory services, curriculum development, grant writing, or assistance with developing consortium partnerships to leverage funding. Located just minutes from MacDill Air Force base, the Institute also offers veterans and their families wellness programs, career training, and job placement. For more information, call 888-204-4447 or visit www.iiofoandp.org.
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International Institute of Orthotics & Prosthetics Receives PSC’s Triple E Award
TALLAHASSEE—While improving the lives of veterans and their families, Tampa’s International Institute of Orthotics & Prosthetics also improved its energy efficiency, earning them the Florida Public Service Commission’s (PSC) December Triple E Award for its energy efficiency efforts.
“With the important work the Institute does to treat veterans facing rehabilitation, implementing energy efficiencies makes sense by helping to reduce a variety of costs while improving the work environment for all,” said PSC Chairman Julie Brown.
Tampa Electric Company (TECO) performed an initial energy audit at the Institute, leading to several recommendations. After replacing 418 fluorescent lamps with LED T8 lamps, the Institute received more than $2,350 from TECO’s conditioned space—lighting rebate programs. As a result of the lighting upgrade, the Institute will save $6,330 annually from an energy usage reduction of 80,000.0837 kWh. An added benefit is a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 49.32 tons of CO2, 160.09 pounds of NOx, and 257.12 pounds of SOx.
“Our collaborative approach in advancing the treatment of O&P patients is the same approach we used in working with TECO to maximize our energy efficiency,” said Arlene Gillis, the Institute’s founder. “We work hard to improve the lives of veterans and their families, and our efficiency upgrades helps us keep costs down while doing the work we love.”
“The energy experts at Tampa Electric have been helping customers to use energy wisely for nearly 40 years. It’s our pleasure to work with an institute that does so much good for the veterans and their families who live in the communities we serve,” saidNancy Tower, president and chief executive officer of Tampa Electric. “Today, we offer 36 programs to help our residential and business customers reduce their overall energy usage – and ultimately their energy costs.”
Covering the state’s five major geographic areas, each month the PSC presents its Triple E Award to a local business that has accomplished superior energy efficiency. Look for past Triple E Award recipients under Hot Topics on the PSC’s homepage. The PSC encourages cost-effective conservation and renewable energy to reduce the use of fossil fuels and defer the need for new generating capacity through the Florida Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act.
About the International Institute of Orthotics and Prosthetics
The International Institute of Orthotics and Prosthetics seeks to improve the lives of veterans and their families. The Institute works with accredited O&P programs in research, innovation, education, and collaboration. The Institute offers O&P and allied health program support services, including consulting/advisory services, curriculum development, grant writing, or assistance with developing consortium partnerships to leverage funding. Located just minutes from MacDill Air Force base, the Institute also offers veterans and their families wellness programs, career training, and job placement. For more information, call 888-204-4447 or visit www.iiofoandp.org.
For additional information, visit www.floridapsc.com.
Century Village Receives PSC’s Triple E Award
With three retirement communities in southeast Florida, Century Village recently updated energy efficiencies to improve facilities for its active residents. The energy upgrades provide a savings of $79,000 annually, earning Century Village the Florida Public Service Commission’s (PSC) November Triple E Award for its energy efficiency efforts.
“Century Village should be commended for investing in its utility’s energy savings programs, which have significantly lowered its energy costs for the benefit of all of its residents,” said PSC Chairman Julie Brown.
Century Village earned incentives through Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) Business Custom Incentive Program to install variable frequency-drive (VFD) pool pumps, and high-efficiency, light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Using more efficient technologies, Century Village communities have reduced energy, maintenance, and chemical costs; lowered energy use by more than 459,000 kilowatt hours (kWh); and saved $41,000 annually.
Century Village is also using 80 percent less energy by converting its lighting from traditional incandescent bulbs to LEDs in community clubhouses. The new lights operate on occupancy sensors and are expected to save $38,000 annually.
“Our energy saving achievements are due to the cooperation, dedication, and collective efforts of the site administrators at our three villages—Anita Pearce, Eva Rachesky, and George Beckhart,” said Dan Cruz, Century Village Vice President and Regional Facilities Manager. “Their work with FPL helped provide a good return on our energy efficiency investment, which, in turn, greatly benefits our residents.”
“It was a pleasure to work with Century Village to help them meet their goals to improve energy efficiency while lowering their operating costs,” said Wayne Besley, FPL Director of Demand Side Management Programs. “FPL’s DSM Energy Efficiency programs are designed to help all customers – business and residential – understand their energy use and work towards energy efficiency.”
Covering the state’s five major geographic areas, each month the PSC presents its Triple E Award to a local business that has accomplished superior energy efficiency. Look for past Triple E Award recipients under Hot Topics on the PSC’s homepage, floridapsc.com. The PSC encourages cost-effective conservation and renewable energy to reduce the use of fossil fuels and defer the need for new generating capacity through the Florida Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act.
HDG Hotels Receives PSC’s Triple E Award
Energy efficiency is a sound business practice for HDG Hotels by lowering operating costs to benefit their bottom line and their guests’ wallets, too. HDG’s commitment and outstanding results earned them the Florida Public Service Commission’s (PSC) October Triple E Award for energy efficiency efforts.
“We commend HDG Hotels for lowering both their energy consumption and their environmental impact,” said PSC Chairman Julie Brown. “They have balanced the need to cut energy costs with ever-increasing guests’ expectations, and we applaud them for their results.”
Over the past few years, HDG worked with Duke Energy Florida’s Commercial Assessment Team to implement energy efficiency measures that are projected to save over 275,000 kWh annually. Implemented at HDG’s multiple locations, efficiency upgrades include: replacing all lighting with LED fixtures, installing about 66,000 square feet of Cool Roof material, and cleaning the coils of over 350 Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners, as well as others.
“Like many in the hospitality industry, we are investing in energy efficiency to cut utility costs, enhance the guest experience, and help our properties compete,” said Navroz Saju, President and CEO of HDG Hotels. “Competition is more than amenities and services. Guests are now more aware of energy usage, eco-friendliness, and competitive rates. Duke Energy’s better business efficiency program helped us qualify for more than $30,000 in incentives.”
“Energy costs for hotels typically run about 6 percent of their budgets, so we know how important it is for this industry to focus on energy efficient practices, to better serve their guests through reduced costs,” said Harry Sideris, Duke Energy Florida president. “Duke Energy efficiency experts worked with HDG Hotels on their plans resulting in less energy usage and lower operating costs.”
Covering the state’s five major geographic areas, each month the PSC presents its Triple E Award to a local business that has accomplished superior energy efficiency. Look for past Triple E Award recipients under Hot Topics on the PSC’s homepage. The PSC encourages cost-effective conservation and renewable energy to reduce the use of fossil fuels and defer the need for new generating capacity through the Florida Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act.
Valencia College in Orlando Receives PSC’s Triple E Award
Applying its innovative academic reputation to innovative efficiency strategies helped Valencia College cut its energy consumption in half since 2008. These outstanding results earned the Orlando-based college the Florida Public Service Commission’s (PSC) September Triple E Award – for energy efficiency efforts.
“The PSC applauds Valencia College’s Facilities and Sustainability Department for their energy-saving initiatives,” said PSC Chairman Julie Brown. “The college implemented LEED building standards, installed high efficiency mechanical systems, and built energy conservation into its culture, and it’s really translated into savings.”
Even with a growing campus over the past eight years, Valencia College continues to reduce its energy consumption by introducing high efficiency chillers, building automation upgrades, and high performance buildings. In 2005-2006, before its efficiency efforts, Valencia’s average energy use was 27.94 kWh per square foot. Ten years later, the college’s energy use is averaging 14.39 kWh per square foot—an energy savings of almost 50 percent.
“Change in energy use begins with individual habits,” said Robert Hickman, Valencia College Operations Manager, Energy Efficiency. “We were striving to accomplish more, so the College employed a behavioral change vendor. Their focus on equipment audits, utility studies, temperature set-points, and shut-down optimization helped change the attitude of faculty, staff, and students toward energy waste.”
In 2008, the College also began efforts to reduced water consumption by using low flow faucets, dual flush closets, xeriscaping, and a new HVAC water treatment technology. During a five-year study, the new treatment system helped reduce water consumption by 9.5 million gallons each year, from an annual average of 25.9 million gallons to 16.5 million gallons. “The system saves water by using high cycles and saves energy by helping to maintain the design performance of our chillers,” Hickman added.
Covering the state’s five major geographic areas, each month the PSC presents its Triple E Award to a local business that has accomplished superior energy efficiency. Look for past Triple E Award recipients under Hot Topics on the PSC’s homepage, www.floridapsc.com. The PSC encourages cost-effective conservation and renewable energy to reduce the use of fossil fuels and defer the need for new generating capacity through the Florida Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act.
About Valencia College
Valencia College is one of 28 colleges in the Florida College System. VC has 6 different campuses and serves approximately 70,000 students in the Orlando Area. Founded in 1967 as a Junior College, the Board changed the name to Valencia College in 2010 because the academic scope changed to include bachelor degrees. In 2011, Valencia College was named “The Best Community College in the Nation” by the Aspen Institute. VC has also garnered recognition from its “DirectConnect to UCF.” Since 2006, more than 45,000 students have been guaranteed acceptance to the University of Central Florida. For more information, visit www.ValenciaCollege.edu.
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Tampa’s Hakeem Investments Receives PSC’s Triple E Award
Specializing in real estate investments, Hakeem Investments Florida, Lllp., is also investing in energy efficiency. The commercial property management company in Tampa is a good energy steward, and its energy efficiency efforts are being recognized with the Florida Public Service Commission’s (PSC) August Triple E Award.
“Hakeem Investments took the initiative to implement energy conservation measures across its 150,000 square foot office and commercial lease complex,” said PSC Chairman Julie Brown. “The company is also incorporating energy efficiencies as an integral part of its future business plan, and we are pleased to recognize these efforts.”
Company partner and CEO Asif Hakeem recently participated in Tampa Electric Company’s Commercial Cool Roof Rebate and Duct Repair Programs and received a rebate of more than $21,000. As a result of the programs, the firm is projected to save 133,943 kWh annually, a bill savings of $14,733, while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 81.7 tons of Co2, 265.2 lbs. of NOx, and 425.9 lbs. of SOx.
“After a recent Tampa Electric energy audit, we are also planning to retrofit our lighting and install occupancy sensors. With the upgrades, we will be able to eliminate 150 fixtures, and the lights will only burn when necessary,” said Hakeem. “This additional Tampa Electric rebate will provide a good return on our energy efficiency investment—a smart energy and money saving strategy.”
“Helping our customers use energy wisely is one of our top priorities,” said Gordon Gillette, president of Tampa Electric. “Through July of this year, Tampa Electric’s energy experts have performed nearly 750 free commercial and industrial Energy Audits. Hakeem Investments proactively implemented several of Tampa Electric’s efficiency programs in its three office complex buildings, and we were happy to work with Mr. Hakeem to help achieve immediate and long-term energy savings.”
Covering the state’s five major geographic areas, each month the PSC presents its Triple E Award to a local business that has accomplished superior energy efficiency. Look for past Triple E Award recipients under Hot Topics on the PSC’s homepage, www.floridapsc.com. The PSC encourages cost-effective conservation and renewable energy to reduce the use of fossil fuels and defer the need for new generating capacity through the Florida Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act.
About Hakeem Investments Florida, Lllp.
With a history spanning half a century, Hakeem Investments is a Tampa-based firm specializing in commercial and multi-use residential developments. Headed by Asif Hakeem, the company owns, leases, and manages commercial office plazas, multifamily apartments, and homes. Asif’s father, Dr. M.K. Hakeem, founded Hakeem Investments Florida, Lllp. in 1967. Dr. Hakeem was a cardiovascular thoracic surgeon and Chief of South Florida Baptist Hospital for over forty years. For more information, visit http://www.hakeeminvestments.com/about.html.
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Palm Harbor United Methodist Church Receives PSC’s Triple E Award
Palm Harbor United Methodist Church is known for its progressive history, dating back more than a century. This legacy continues today as the church’s energy efficiency upgrades earned them the Florida Public Service Commission’s (PSC) June Triple E Award for Energy Efficiency Efforts.
“When churches can save money on energy costs through efficiency measures, more funds can be used on their primary mission. This is the case with Palm Harbor United Methodist Church, and we’re very pleased to recognize them,” said PSC Chairman Julie Brown.
Duke Energy Florida’s Commercial Assessment Team has worked with the church since 2014. During this time, the church installed Cool Roofs over two buildings totaling 25,400 square feet, Roof Deck Insulation, and a 40-ton efficient HVAC unit. The church is expecting to save about 62,000 kWh annually with these measures and will save even more energy when another HVAC unit installation is completed in July.
“Our church is strongly committed to incorporating energy efficiency measures, and Duke has helped us carry out that vision,” said Dana Roeling, Business Administrator/Education Director. “Our church mission is What started as ‘Yesterday’s Vision’ became ‘Today’s Reality,’and that also typifies our energy efficiency efforts. The money that would have paid on our electric bill is instead benefitting the church’s work and many school programs.”
“Duke Energy worked with the church to find a variety of measures they could use to save money and make their facilities more energy efficient,” said Harry Sideris, Duke Energy state president–Florida. “The more our customers, such as Palm Harbor United Methodist Church, know about their energy use and our efficiency programs, the more opportunities they have to make a difference in reducing their bills.”
About Palm Harbor United Methodist Church
Palm Harbor United Methodist Church is passionate about its vision, “All Ages! All In! Loving God! Loving All! We welcome everyone into the life of the church no matter where you are in your faith journey.” With a membership of 1,000 families, the church began more than 100 years ago as Florida Southern College, a Methodist College in Leesburg. In 1902, the college moved to Sutherland, Florida (renamed Palm Harbor in 1925). In 2003, the first worship service was held in its current sanctuary, with a seating capacity of over 1,700. For more information, visit the church website.
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