Although energy efficiency measures are
\noften thought of as a way for residential customers
\nto save on cost, the same principles
\napply to larger, commercial customers.<\/p>\n
Recently, Quad\/Graphics in Saratoga
\nSprings took advantage of National Grid’s
\nEnergy Efficiency Incentive Program and
\ninstalled equipment that officials said not
\nonly boost production but also save more
\nthan 4.3 million kilowatt hours of electricity.<\/p>\n
That’s about the equivalent savings of taking
\nabout 380 homes off the electric grid for
\nan entire year, according to National Grid officials,
\nwho said the upgrade will save Quad\/
\nGraphics more than $380,000 a year in energy
\ncosts while helping it increase production to
\nstay competitive.<\/p>\n
National Grid provided $1.1 million to
\nQuad\/Graphics to install a more efficient
\nprinting press that replaced two older presses
\nand has increased production by more than
\n60 percent. The company said the incentive is
\nthe second largest single incentive provided
\nby the upstate New York program since its
\nstart in 2009.<\/p>\n
\nIn December of last year, National Grid
\nprovided its largest incentive to Finch Paper
\nin Glens Falls, totaling $1.8 million.<\/p>\n
"These incentives provide needed funding,"
\nsaid National Grid Regional Director
\nWilliam Flaherty. "They provide economic
\nincentives to continue to grow business in
\nthe greater Capital Region. National Grid is
\nin the energy business, but it's important to
\nuse that energy as efficiently as possible. That
\ngoal helps us provide needed energy, makes
\nbusinesses more efficient and productive, and
\nsaves on costs."<\/p>\n
Dan Frankowski, plant director for Quad\/
\nGraphics' Saratoga Springs facility said the
\nincentive "helps support ongoing, strategic
\ninvestments in our people and operations
\nhere. With recent and anticipated growth,
\nwe look to bring aboard an additional 50
\nemployees immediately, bringing total
\nemployment in the plant to more than 850
\nindividuals."<\/p>\n
This National Grid program is part of the
\ncompany's portfolio of programs designed to
\nhelp businesses manage energy costs and take
\nadvantage of new technologies in efficiency.<\/p>\n
Businesses in upstate New York interested
\nin more information about National Grid's
\nenergy efficiency programs can call 800-
\n767-1706 or visit www1.nationalgridus.com\/
\nEnergyEfficiencyServices.<\/p>\n
Quad\/Graphics is a leading provider of
\nprint and media solutions to industries, including,
\nbut not limited to, retail, publishing,
\ninsurance, financial and health care.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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