EMCOR projects lead way in renewable fuel sources.

EMCOR Group, Inc. announced that it has begun work on a number of new energy-related projects for major utilities, companies and organizations in the private and public sectors in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.

The projects, which incorporate the latest developments in renewable and alternative cost effective fuel sources, including nuclear power, involve the assessment, implementation and management of efficiency-based programs and technologies.

"Whether to supplement or replace existing technologies, ensure business continuity in the event of an interruption, develop more cost-effective operations, or to begin developing a long-term plan for more efficient and environmentally-responsible operations, EMCOR is being asked to provide a full range of innovative and strategic energy services to clients of all types," said Frank T. MacInnis, chairman and CEO of EMCOR.

"With energy infrastructures that are often unreliable and overburdened, and with the growing recognition that alternative and renewable energy sources make both good environmental and business sense, organizations are increasingly turning to us and our expertise in the area of "green" to review and deliver workable solutions that will provide sustainable benefits in the short-term and long into the future."

EMCOR's new energy projects include:

Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), Long Island, NY. EMCOR was selected by LIPA to assist the Authority in the evaluation, development and field management of renewable energy generation projects under a three-year contract. Technologies with which EMCOR has been retained to provide feasibility and implementation assistance include photovoltaics, wind energy and other developmental renewable power production applications that are driven by wave and tidal power.

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), Northern California. EMCOR was selected by PG&E to perform field inspections and verifications of on-site power generation projects in support of California's Self Generation Incentive Program. The three-year contract includes inspections and verifications of technologies such as photovoltaics, fuel cells, wind, micro-turbines and more conventional cogeneration systems.

United States General Services Administration, Washington State. EMCOR was selected by the GSA to perform retro-commissioning work on 650,000 square feet of facilities at four of its buildings in Washington State. EMCOR will test and evaluate control, lighting and HVAC systems and recommend operational and equipment changes for optimal energy efficiency.

University of California-Berkeley (Berkeley, CA). EMCOR was selected to lead a study to identify the optimum configuration and end-to-end solution for the Campus to site an efficient solar-based generation project. The review will involve a photovoltaic feasibility study including structural considerations, equipment, electrical loads, interconnection, and an overall economic evaluation.

California State University-Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)--EMCOR was selected by CSULA to perform an HVAC renovation project focused on energy efficiency. The project will include a retrofit of the HVAC system of the student services and main administration building on campus, with the goal to save energy and improve occupant comfort.

Thames Water, UK--EMCOR has been selected to evaluate and provide demand-side and supply-side solutions that reduce yearly energy expenditure. To-date EMCOR has implemented high efficiency retrofits of drives, controls and boilers for Thames Water.