Affiliations & Certifications
The Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a 501 c3 non-profit organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings.The USGBC is responsible for developing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) - an internationally recognized green building certification system. LEED provides building owners and operators a concise framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions.The USGBC leads a diverse constituency of builders and environmentalists, corporations and nonprofit organizations, elected officials and concerned citizens, and teachers and students.
American Hotel and Lodging Association
AH&LA is the sole national association representing all sectors and stakeholders in the lodging industry, including individual hotel property members, hotel companies, student and faculty members, and industry suppliers.Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AH&LA provides members with national advocacy on Capitol Hill, public relations and image management, education, research and information, and other value-added services to provide bottom line savings and ensure a positive business climate for the hospitality industry.In addition, AH&LA is partnered with 43 state associations to provide local representation and additional cost-saving benefits to members. These partner state associations have the same mission and goals as AH&LA, and work together to serve the best interest of AH&LA members and the hospitality industry as a whole.
Energy Star is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Because a strategic approach to energy management can produce twice the savings as typical approaches—for the bottom line and the environment—EPA’s Energy Star partnership offers a proven energy management strategy that helps in measuring current energy performance, setting goals, tracking savings, and rewarding improvements.Results are already adding up. Americans, with the help of Energy Star, saved enough energy in 2008 alone to avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 29 million cars—all while saving $19 billion on their utility bills.Because Energy Eye is an Energy Star Partner with technology that delivers superior energy savings, we can help you get a higher Energy Star rating than any other HVAC energy management solution provider. A high Energy Star rating will make it easier for you to get a LEED certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). LEED Certification is a third-party nationally accepted certification that validates the measures that you’ve taken to improve the energy performance of your building.Your Energy Star rating and LEED Certification confer both prestige and a variety of green marketing benefits to your property, leveraging your position at the forefront of sustainable building operations in the United States.
Choice Hotels International is one of the largest and most successful lodging franchisors in the world. Built on the foundation of the venerable Quality Inn brand, a pioneer in consistent mid-priced lodging, Choice Hotels is the worldwide franchisor of Cambria Suites, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge, and Rodeway Inn brand hotels.Energy Eye has successfully passed a rigorous examination by Choice Hotels to be approved as a Qualified Vendor for Choice Hotel members. Choice Hotels has analyzed our corporate financial position and reviewed customer experiences, and endorses our solutions through their Qualified Vendor program—including the Choice Buys.com online purchasing forum. Any Choice Hotel can be assured of the quality and performance offered by Energy Eye solutions.
Globally Green Energy Consortium (GGEC)
GGEC is an internationally recognized non-profit certification body that sets standards for product performance in the energy industry. GGEC’s mission is to dynamically and continuously improve the ability of businesses, communities and industry to be environmentally responsible while creating positive business results. GGEC provides a variety of energy conservation project services, solution validation and certification, performance guarantee and warranty, as well as assistance to green technology innovators in product development.EYEPOWER™ is the only HVAC energy management solution that has been rigorously tested for performance and has received a platinum certification by GGEC. The platinum certification covers two areas: performance and manufacturer claims. EYEPOWER is certified to save between 15% and 35% on HVAC energy consumption, depending on climate and existing HVAC equipment. The EYEPOWER Solution is also certified to validate Energy Eye's claims for performance, technical specifications, ROI and environmental benefits.
Source Corp is the nation's leading provider of specialized business tax services and consulting. Source Corp helps clients maximize state and federal tax incentives, increase cash flow, minimize tax payments, and increase ROI.Source Corps engineers have analyzed and validated that the EYEPOWER™ Solution’s ROI qualifies it for specialty federal tax incentives, including those covered under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Because of the exceptional energy savings that it delivers, EYEPOWER has been uniquely certified by the registered engineers of Source Corp to qualify for the $0.60 per square foot deduction for improvements in HVAC and hot water systems as a stand-alone single-source solution.Normally, qualifying for the $0.60 per square foot HVAC deduction requires multiple devices and systems to deliver the amount of energy savings necessary to meet the standards (specifically a 16.66% reduction over ASHRAE 90.1 standards).
Continental Automated Buildings Alliance (CABA)
The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) is a not-for-profit industry association dedicated to the advancement of intelligent home and building technologies in North America. The organization is supported by an international membership of nearly 400 companies involved in the design, manufacture, installation and retailing of products relating to home and building automation. Public organizations, including utilities and government are also members.CABA's mandate includes providing its members with networking and market research opportunities. CABA also encourages the development of industry standards and protocols, and leads cross-industry initiatives.In 2006, CABA integrated the Internet Home Alliance, an association of technology companies committed to research and development within the intelligent home sector. The working group now exists as CABA's Connected Home Research Council.Energy Eye is a member of CABA, alongside Cisco Systems, HP, Microsoft, ConEdison, Proctor & Gamble, Texas Instruments, Trane and other distinguished companies. Energy Eye is also a funding participant in their Connected Home User Interface Study, completed in September, 2009.
World Green Hotels Association
WGHA is one of the oldest and most respected international industry associations for sustainable hospitality. Since 1993, they have helped promote green practices in hotels, motels, inns and B&Bs. WGHA has contributed significantly to the use of sustainable practices, including saving energy, conserving water, reducing waste, and proper use and handling of hazardous substances.The World Green Hotels License™ Eco-Rating Program is based on participation in best eco-practices by member hotels. Verification audits are conducted, after which a member property receives a rating for its level of environmental performance—from one to five Green Leafs™.Every major hotel brand in the United States is a member of WGHA. Energy Eye is proud to have been qualified as a WHGA Approved Vendor for Energy Management.
For more than 180 years, Consolidated Edison, Inc. has served one of the world’s most dynamic and demanding marketplace - metropolitan New York. It provides electric service to approximately 3.3 million customers and gas service to approximately 1.1 million customers in New York City and Westchester County. As one of the nation’s leading utilities, Con Edison is committed to providing the most sustainable opportunities to all its stakeholders.The Con Edison Green Team administers the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Energy Efficiency Program, through which it offers financial incentives to customers who install energy efficient equipment. Energy Eye and other best-in-class suppliers are part of the Market Partner Network – a pre-qualified group of manufacturers, distributors, installers and contractors who can provide solutions that meet C&I Program incentive threshholds.
