MML First Fridays Presents…
How Manufacturers Can Cut Utility Costs by 50%+ Without Spending a Dime
Friday March 6th, 2015 7:15 am – 9:00 am
In recent years, facility utility expenses have been increasing at a rapid rate, locally 41% over the last 5 years, with no end in sight. This translates into risk as manufacturers try to plan for escalating operating expenses tied to energy use.The good news is that there are more opportunities than ever to reduce this risk and cut expenses through smart facility improvements that take advantage of federal and local incentives and new tax advantaged financing packages.
With the new finance programs available, it is now possible to complete major facility improvements with no money down, and an off-balance-sheet transaction, resulting in cuts to energy bills of a typical 30 – 80%. Solar, LED lighting, HVAC upgrades and other energy projects can be completed with no out of pocket cost, and an immediate cash flow positive net (savings on bills is greater than finance payments).
Rick Hunter and Jon Youngman, from Microgrid, will detail the tax credits and other incentives, and the finance vehicles, as well as provide the latest information on Solar, LED lighting, and other improvements that are having a major impact on energy use nationally. Case studies of local projects will be used to illustrate typical scenarios.
The Speakers:
Jon Youngman
Jon Youngman is a Commercial Clean Energy Consultant with Microgrid Energy, with a background in sustainability, conservation and ecology. He has worked with the Peace Corps in Central America, the Alaskan Fisheries and a number of Energy Services Companies including Constellation Energy and Microgrid.Jon’s expertise is in the sales process, resource coordination and financial leveraging of energy conservation measures such as renewable energy generation, lighting and HVAC upgrades and deferred capital improvements in order to increase property values and net operating incomes for customers.
Jon received a Bachelors of Science in Natural Resource Conservation from the University of Missouri, Columbia.
Rick Hunter
Building on a 15-year background in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable construction, Rick co-founded St. Louis – based Microgrid Solar with a vision of providing turnkey Solar and Energy Efficiency services to a commercial and residential client base. Microgrid is now considered a leading company in the Midwest for clean energy services. Prior to founding Microgrid, Rick was co-founder of the St. Louis office of Energy & Environmental Solutions, a national firm with a focus on LEED consulting and was co-owner in The Sage Companies, a leading green builder in the St. Louis area.Rick takes an active role in various local organizations with a focus on sustainability and has served on the Board of Directors for the Missouri Energy Initiative (MEI), the Missouri Solar Industries Association (MOSEIA), the Gateway Chapter of the US Green Building Council (USGBC), Sustainable St. Louis, and other organizations.
In 2012, Rick was designated to the Who’s Who in Energy in the Midwest by the St. Louis Business Journal. And in 2013, Rick was named to the “40 Under 40” by the St. Louis Business Journal.
Friday March 6th, 2015
7:15 – 8:00 am – Breakfast & Networking
8:00 – 8:45 am – Presentation
8:45 – 9:00 am – Question & AnswerEvent Location
The Lodge Des Peres
1050 Des Peres Rd.
St Louis, MO 63131
