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Never get left out in the cold again

Winter has arrived and emergencies can arise. Don’t get stranded without heat. We have a portable boiler system for rent. The portable low-pressure, natural gas boiler has 1,000,000 BTU’s and is built inside a trailer for easy transport. It is available for $1,000 per week or $2,000 per month plus installation and labor. Our boiler is available for emergency and scheduled shutdowns 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 24 hours a day (800) 840-9101.

Ice Thermal Storage

Thermal Storage is not a new idea, but it is growing in popularity. It is an energy efficient way to save companies money on air conditioning. Thermal Storage uses ice to cool a building during the day. The ice is created at night when it is cheaper to use electricity and more energy efficient to create it. The ice is then melted during the day to cool the building. It reduces the cost by reducing your demand during peak periods. It can cut cooling costs by 20-40%. Imagine saving 20-40% on a $100,000 energy bill? Check out Calmac's website http://www.calmac.com/ or call us for more information.

Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Energy-Efficient Products

Per The Connecticut Department of Revenue: In Connecticut, compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and certain “residential weatherization products” are exempt from the state's sales and use tax. In addition to CFLs, the exemption applies to programmable thermostats, window film, caulking, window and door weather strips, insulation, water heater blankets, water heaters, natural gas and propane furnaces and boilers that meet the federal Energy Star standard, windows and doors that meet the federal Energy Star standard, oil furnaces and boilers that are not less than 84% efficient and ground-source heat pumps that meet the minimum federal energy efficiency rating. Take advantage of this easy way to save your company money. For more information go to:http://www.ct.gov/drs/cwp/view.asp?a=1514&q=384952

Cool Choice Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Rebate Expires 12/31/2009 Don't miss this opportunity to save money.The Cool Choice Program offers rebates to commercial, industrial or agricultural customers of the United Illuminating Company and CL & P that install high-efficiency air conditioning and air to air heat pump systems. The amount of the rebate varies depending on the specific type of technology and the efficiency, but ranges from $70 to $200 per ton. Pre-approval from participating electric utility or sponsor required if the rebate total is greater than $5,000. Applications are available on the website listed above and can be submitted after equipment is installed. Applications must be received within 30 days of equipment installation, michelle.lemoine@uinet.com or http://www.uinet.com/index.asp. Or contact us at controlledair@controlledair.com or 203-481-3531

LEED Accreditation Changes

There have been some changes in the LEED accreeditation process. They have added 3 tiers. The first being LEED Green Associate. LEED Green Associate is an individual that has successfully passed the exam to achieve LEED Green Associate status. This accreditation is for professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice, GBCI has created the LEED Green Associate credential, which denotes basic knowledge of green design, construction, and operations. You must have had documented involvement on a LEED-registered projectOR employment (or previous employment) in a sustainable field of work OR engagement in (or completion of) an education program that addresses green building principles. The next level is LEED Accredited Professional with Specialty A LEED AP is an individual that has successfully passed the exam to achieve LEED Accredited Professional status. The LEED AP credential signifies an advanced depth of knowledge in green building prac

Johnson Controls Innovation Award

We are pleased to announce that we have won the Johnson Controls Innovation award! We are honored to receive this recognition for all the work we do to save our customers money, while helping the environment. It is important to us that all our customers receive the best service that is customized to their needs. We strive to give more then our competitors through hands on service from our LEED certified engineers.

Welcome

Welcome to the Controlled Air Blog. The environment is very important to us and so the goal of this blog it to help you learn about what you can do as a company to help the environment and save yourself money on your air conditioning and heating costs. The federal government is offering tax incentives, rebates, and grants to change over your system and many states are offering tax incentives as well. We will discuss all the possibilities available to you and answer any questions you have about making your business more energy efficient and saving you money!