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Page 1: Cleantech  & Resource Efficiency Opportunities C4S: Air Quality Series June 21, 2012

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Leading companies to Cost-

Effective& Sustainable Energy

Cleantech & Resource Efficiency

Opportunities

C4S: Air Quality SeriesJune 21, 2012

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Changing Views of Sustainability & Energy

Modern view of sustainability treats resource utilization as an asset to be managed, rather than a cost centerCFO, COO, Marketing, Procurement – all have a vested interest in sustainabilityIntegration into business strategy, budgeting, forecasts creates business case for sustainable practices

Lean Manufacturing

Energy Price Hedge

Product Stewardship

Competitive Differentiator

Business Continuity

Raw Materials Cost Reduction

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Resource Optimization

Measuring to Manage– Apparel manufacturer in Honduras

save $400k/yr implementing metering to control wastewater treatment costs

Use only what you need, when you need it– Manufacturer of electronics

components realized 180,000 kWh/yr and $30,000 annually by managing compressed air controls and setpoints

Implement solutions, track ongoing, and maintain the gain– Measurement & Verification is often

overlooked in audit/assessment outcome and low hanging fruit is quick to re-grow

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Renewable / Cleantech Opportunities

Opportunities for On-Site Renewable Deployment– Retail chain implements solar PV

at dozens of facilities in the northeast, beating grid power pricing, securing 20 yr known power costs, and gets new roofs in the process.

Navigating renewable sourcing – Wheeling PA wind power across

state lines, into local distribution, and to manufacturing facility in WVa

– Competitively source over 700,000 MWh of RECs for a consumer products and electronics company