Current Press Releases for CGE Solutions Inc.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 05/26/2008
CGE Solutions Inc. Appoints Greg Krantz Director of Client
Relations
Ashburn, VA, May 26, 2008 – CGE Solutions Inc. today announced that Greg
Krantz has joined the company as Director of Client Relations.
Krantz will assume responsibility for generating and maintaining
relationships with LEED for Homes and ENERGY STAR homebuilders, marketing the
company’s energy audit services and expanding the company’s air sealing and
insulation division.
“We are pleased to have Greg as part of our team,” said Curtis O’Neal, senior
vice president. “With his past experience and track record, he brings a lot to
our organization and he will have a significant impact as we continue to grow.”
Krantz has more than 10 years of experience in the homebuilding industry and
more than 12 years of experience in sales, marketing and market research. Before
joining CGE Krantz was the Marketing Manager for WCI Communities, Inc.’s
Mid-Atlantic division.
Krantz is also a certified HERS Rater, providing the knowledge needed to
interact with clients in answering questions and determining their needs.
“I am excited to be working in a growing company with a great group of
people,” Krantz said. “CGE has positioned itself to take advantage of
opportunities as the industry grows and I am pleased to be a part of its
success.”
About CGE Solutions Inc.
CGE Solutions provides a variety of professional services in residential and
commercial building science consulting. These services include Home Energy
Audits, Residential Air Sealing/Insulation, Building Performance/Science
Consulting, Energy Star Home Ratings, LEED for Homes, New Home Quality Assurance
Testing and Building Science Training.
CGE Solutions is a subsidiary of NSpects Technologies Inc. Our core staff has
over 42 years of combined experience in building science, construction,
weatherization (air sealing/insulation) and energy efficiency. CGE's technicians
are highly trained individuals that bring their experience and training to help
solve our customer's needs. We have networked with industry leaders to bring
additional experience and knowledge to help our customers.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 05/28/2008
CGE SOLUTIONS INC. IS RECOGNIZED WITH A 2008 ENERGY STAR®
LEADERSHIP IN HOUSING AWARD
CGE Solutions Inc. earns award for verifying new homes that protect the
environment through energy efficiency
Ashburn, Va., 5/28/08 – CGE Solutions Inc. is pleased to announce that it has
been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a 2008
ENERGY STAR Leadership in Housing Award. This award recognizes the important
contribution that our organization has made to energy-efficient construction and
environmental protection by verifying more than 1,000 ENERGY STAR qualified
homes last year. Collectively, these homes will save our customers approximately
$759,900 on utility bills each year.
The environmental benefits of these ENERGY STAR qualified homes are the
equivalent of:
- Eliminating the emissions from 846 vehicles;
- Saving 5,121,792 Ibs of coal;
- Planting 1,400 acres of trees; or
- Saving the environment 10,044,864 pounds of C02 per year.
Homes that earn the ENERGY STAR meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency
set by EPA. ENERGY STAR qualified homes are at least 15 percent more energy
efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and
include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20-30% more
efficient than standard homes. ENERGY STAR qualified homes can include a variety
of energy-efficient features, such as effective insulation, high performance
windows, tight construction and ducts, efficient heating and cooling equipment,
and ENERGY STAR qualified lighting and appliances.
ENERGY STAR is growing strong in the residential new construction market. In
2007, over 120,000 new homes were constructed to meet ENERGY STAR guidelines,
bringing the total number of ENERGY STAR qualified homes to almost 840,000.
Owners of these homes are saving more than $200 million annually on their
utility bills.
According to Sam Rashkin, National Director of ENERGY STAR for Homes,
"EI\IERGY STAR qualified homes are better homes that cost less to own, protect
our environment, reduce our reliance on imported energy, and improve our
economy. Leadership in Housing award recipients are making a meaningful
difference at this critical time in our country's history."
About CGE Solutions Inc.
CGE Solutions provides a variety of professional services in residential and
commercial building science consulting. These services include Home Energy
Audits, Residential Air Sealing/Insulation, Building Performance/Science
Consulting, Energy Star Home Ratings, LEED for Homes, New Home Quality Assurance
Testing and Building Science Training.
CGE Solutions is a subsidiary of NSpects Technologies Inc. Our core staff has
over 42 years of combined experience in building science, construction,
weatherization (air sealing/insulation) and energy efficiency. CGE's technicians
are highly trained individuals that bring their experience and training to help
solve our customer's needs. We have networked with industry leaders to bring
additional experience and knowledge to help our customers.
About ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992
as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
through increased energy efficiency. Today, ENERGY STAR offers businesses and
consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money and help protect the
environment for future generations. More than 9,000 organizations are ENERGY
STAR partners committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes,
buildings and businesses. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit
www.energystar.gov or call toll-free 1888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937).
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 06/03/2008
CGE Solutions, Inc. - Selected by U.S. Green Building Council to Serve the Washington, D.C.
Metropolitan Area Green Home Construction Market
June 3, 2008 (Ashburn, VA)– Virginia-based CGE Solutions, Inc. has been selected by the U.S. Green Building
Council (USGBC) to serve the local market as a LEED for Homes Provider. LEED for Homes is national third-party
certification system for energy efficient, healthy, green homes. LEED for Homes Providers are selected by USGBC
based on their demonstrated experience and expertise in green homebuilding as well as their commitment to their
local community. Providers are responsible for serving as a resource for builders and for overseeing qualified
green home raters who complete the onsite inspections required for certification under LEED.
“We are thrilled to be able to serve the Metro D.C. area builders as they further develop the practice of
green design and construction,” said Curtis O’Neal, Vice President of CGE Solutions. “CGE Solutions is poised to
provide locally based technical, marketing and verification support services to builders along with third-party
verification services, including both on-site inspections and performance testing necessary for LEED
certification.”
LEED for Homes was developed and is administered by the nonprofit U.S. Green Building Council. LEED
certification provides third-party assurance to homebuyers that their home complies with rigorous technical
requirements for energy and water efficiency, indoor air quality, non-toxic materials, and environmental
performance. Typical green home features include high efficiency heating and cooling systems and windows;
nontoxic paints and adhesives; recycled and renewable building materials; and drought-resistant landscaping
that does not require irrigation.
Lower insurance rates, advantageous financing, and government incentives may be available for LEED-certified homes.
About the U.S. Green Building Council
The U.S. Green Building Council is a nonprofit membership organization whose vision is a sustainable built
environment within a generation. Its membership includes corporations, builders, universities, government
agencies, and other nonprofit organizations. Since UGSBC’s founding in 1993, the Council has grown to more than
14,000 member companies and organizations, a comprehensive family of LEED® green building rating systems, an
expansive educational offering, the industry’s popular Greenbuild International Conference and Expo
(www.greenbuildexpo.org), and a network of 72 local chapters, affiliates, and organizing groups.
For more information, visit www.usgbc.org.
About LEED® for Homes
LEED® for Homes is a third-party certification system for high-performance green homes. Developed and
administered by USGBC, LEED for Homes awards points to projects in seven categories of environmental performance:
Location & Linkages, Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality, Energy & Atmosphere,
Homeowner Awareness, and Innovation and Design. To date, more than 540 homes have been LEED-certified, and
over 13,000 have been registered and are under development. For more information, visit
www.thegreenhomeguide.org.