a:27:{s:9:"weblog_id";s:1:"4";s:8:"entry_id";s:3:"444";s:6:"sticky";s:1:"n";s:14:"allow_comments";s:1:"n";s:16:"allow_trackbacks";s:1:"n";s:10:"entry_date";s:19:"2009-02-19 09:33 PM";s:15:"expiration_date";s:0:"";s:23:"comment_expiration_date";s:0:"";s:8:"category";a:2:{i:0;s:1:"6";i:1;s:2:"41";}s:9:"author_id";s:1:"2";s:10:"new_weblog";s:1:"4";s:6:"status";s:4:"open";s:14:"trackback_urls";s:0:"";s:18:"versioning_enabled";s:1:"y";s:5:"title";s:49:"Three Energy/Sustainability Firms Form Consortium";s:9:"url_title";s:49:"three_energy_sustainability_firms_form_consortium";s:6:"submit";s:6:"Update";s:11:"field_id_26";s:49:"Three Energy/Sustainability Firms Form Consortium";s:11:"field_ft_26";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_31";s:0:"";s:11:"field_id_44";s:96:"Three established players in the sustainablilty/energy efficiency field have formed a consortium";s:11:"field_ft_44";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_28";s:78:"Salian, Architectural Design Guild, Energy Solutions, EDG, Energy Design Group";s:11:"field_ft_28";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_29";s:2892:"<p><a href=\"http://www.edg-stl.com\">Energy Design Group</a> (EDG) was recently formed in response to the growing demand for energy efficient buildings. The group is a consortium of firms made up of Architectural Design Guild, Energy Solutions, Inc. and Salian Commercial, LLC.</p>
<p>Architectural Design Guild has LEED accredited professionals in the areas of architecture, mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineering and interior design. Their role on the team is to provide a range of services from design to construction administration. By integrating engineering with architectural functions inhouse, there are fewer discrepancies and the work can be performed in less time and with less cost.</p>
<p>Energy Solutions started doing energy work in the mid 1970&rsquo;s.&nbsp; The firm performs energy audits and analysis to make sure that clients achieve maximum energy savings and return on investment. They approach each project as a unique set of circumstances and take a comprehensive view of what energy conservation measures can be best employed to accomplish our client&rsquo;s goals.</p>
<p>Salian provides construction management, LEED consulting, and cost estimating services. They work as part of the EDG team to implement the retrofit of existing facilities and build out new construction in an environmentally responsible manner.</p>
<p>\"In the United States, 48% of energy and 76% of electricity is used by buildings. Energy Star estimates that at least 30% of that is wasted or not used efficiently,\" Karen Duree, LEED AP,&nbsp; sustainable construction manager for Salian, said.&nbsp; \"EDG will familiarize clients with the process of implementing energy conservation measures in existing and new facilities.</p>
<p>\"Energy Design Group can work with building owners to accomplish this goal with zero impact to the existing budget,\" she stated. What EDG is offering is similar to an Energy Service Company (ESCO) in the services they provide. However, Duree explained, Energy Design Group is more appropriately called an ESCO-OP or Energy Service Cooperative.</p>
<p>\"A main difference between EDG and an ESCO is that we don&rsquo;t limit our clients to just energy savings projects. With money saved from reduced energy use, and with \'net zero\' financing options, companies can invest in other infrastructure improvements. There are opportunities for governmental agencies and private facility owners to build and operate more sustainable or LEED certified buildings. Besides reducing your carbon footprint and saving energy costs, clients can create a healthier and more productive environment for their staff,\" Duree said.</p>
<p>For additional information on EDG or their offerings, please contact Dan Sammartano, Salian Commercial, LLC, telephone 314-524-5846, ext. 2796. or email at <a href=\"mailto:dsammartano@salian.com\">dsammartano@salian.com</a>.</p>";s:10:"category_0";s:1:"6";s:10:"category_1";s:2:"41";}