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Benefits of Energy Benchmarking: A Beginner's Guide

06.15.20 01:08 PM - By Jon - Comment(s)
Benefits of Energy Benchmarking: A Beginner's Guide
Energy Benchmarking is a foundational element of developing an energy optimization strategy. An energy management consultant can help with this.

A1 and Cleveland Bros. Install 4MW CHP at CarbonLITE

06.09.20 03:53 PM - By Jon - Comment(s)
A1 and Cleveland Bros. Install 4MW CHP at CarbonLITE
A1 Energy and Cleveland Brothers Install a 4MW CHP System at the new CarbonLITE Facility in Reading, PA to meet sustainable energy goals.

Implementing Solar PV for Local Governments

04.10.20 08:34 PM - By Denise - Comment(s)
Implementing Solar PV for Local Governments
Set your municipal solar project on the right course by knowing the benefits and the key financial models that have proven successful.

A “Choose This, Not That” Guide From A1 Recycle

03.12.20 10:44 PM - By Denise - Comment(s)
A “Choose This, Not That” Guide From A1 Recycle
A Do this, Not that Guide to help C&I building facilities managers optimize their maintenance operations.

Facilities Guide: For Lamp and E-Waste Recycling

02.12.20 01:12 PM - By Denise - Comment(s)
Facilities Guide: For Lamp and E-Waste Recycling
At A1 Recycle, we focus on optimizing your lamp recycling program. Also including ballasts, batteries, and office e-waste.

C-PACE Financing Now Available in Lebanon County

12.20.19 02:32 PM - By Jon - Comment(s)
C-PACE Financing Now Available in Lebanon County
C-PACE financing allows building owners to borrow money via an assessment of their property tax bill, and has advantageous benefits for energy projects.

Q4 2019 Energy Efficiency Policy Updates

12.16.19 05:58 PM - By Denise - Comment(s)
Q4 2019 Energy Efficiency Policy Updates
Lori Porreca joins members of the Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance (KEAA) supporting the spirit of ACT 129 for SB232 and HB193.

LED Retrofit: 5 Questions for Sports Facilities  

11.04.19 08:15 AM - By Jon - Comment(s)
LED Retrofit: 5 Questions for Sports Facilities  
As the largest indoor sports complex in North America, the Nook engaged with A1 Energy on a site wide LED retrofit to meet energy efficiency goals.

What Gov. Wolf's Climate Initiative Means for PA

10.28.19 12:12 AM - By Jon - Comment(s)
What Gov. Wolf's Climate Initiative Means for PA
A recap on new policy addressed at KEEA's 9th annual Pennsylvania Energy Efficiency Conference (PAEE)

Year End Energy Benchmarking Update

11.20.18 09:45 AM - By Jon - Comment(s)
Year End Energy Benchmarking Update

It doesn't matter if the economy is boom or bust. It doesn't matter if you are renting, selling or buying and it doesn't matter if your area of interest is commercial, residential or both. The harsh truth is that the real estate game is unforgiving and you need to leverage every advantage that you ...

Energy Efficiency Success Story – MI Windows

10.04.18 02:05 PM - By Jon - Comment(s)
Energy Efficiency Success Story – MI Windows
An LED success story from MI Windows and Doors, a Central Pennsylvania window and door manufacturer focused on energy efficiency.

PA Legislative CHP Update

09.11.18 02:06 PM - By Jon - Comment(s)
PA Legislative CHP Update
Guest post by Robert Barkanic P.E., The Barkanic Group



Combined heat and power (CHP) is an efficient and clean approach to generating electric power and useful thermal energy from a single fuel source. Rather than buying electricity from a distribution company or a retail supplier, and separately com...

Fluorescent Lamp Recycling - A Sustainable Choice

08.22.18 12:59 PM - By Jon - Comment(s)
Fluorescent Lamp Recycling - A Sustainable Choice
Why managing mercury containing fluorescent and HID lamps, electronic waste, and select batteries with A1 Recycle is a sustainable choice.

Can Your Facility Benefit From CHP?

06.19.18 02:18 PM - By Jon - Comment(s)
Can Your Facility Benefit From CHP?
Energy costs can be a major source of budget stress for commercial and industrial facilities, Combined heat and power (CHP), or cogeneration systems can help.

Three Tips to Strengthen Your Energy Strategy

02.01.18 04:17 PM - By Jon - Comment(s)
Three Tips to Strengthen Your Energy Strategy
These easy energy tips for commercial buildings will help you make strategic choices about how much energy your property consumes.

Human-Centric Lighting: Focused on Occupant Wellness

03.01.17 02:21 PM - By Jon - Comment(s)
Human-Centric Lighting: Focused on Occupant Wellness
Looking to improve your well-being and save money on your energy bill? Learn how human centric lighting positively effects your health.

Can LED Lighting Improve Your Bottom Line?

03.01.17 02:21 PM - By Jon - Comment(s)
Can LED Lighting Improve Your Bottom Line?
Worker productivity and improved product quality - all because of LED lighting? This is just part of the energy optimization services we implement.

Energy Efficiency Success Story – Lancaster Toyota

03.01.17 02:21 PM - By Jon - Comment(s)
Energy Efficiency Success Story – Lancaster Toyota
A premier automotive dealer in Lancaster, PA who is committed to their customers, their employees, and their community.

Energy Efficiency Success Story - Utility Trailer

03.01.17 02:21 PM - By Jon - Comment(s)
Energy Efficiency Success Story - Utility Trailer
A forward thinking company doing great things serving their customers and protecting their environmental footprint.

Considering Energy Benchmarking?

03.01.17 02:21 PM - By Jon - Comment(s)
Considering Energy Benchmarking?
You can't manage what you don't measure. Consider benchmarking your building with energy star portfolio manager.