The Value of Net Zero

Net zero

Net Zero Energy (NZE) means a building will only consume as much energy as it can produce itself. To do this, the structure must combine energy efficiency along with renewable energy generation, such as geothermal, solar, wind or other offsite options so that the net amount of energy used is zero.

Net zero

An NZE building reduces reliance on non-renewable energy sources and can achieve Net Zero status initially through high levels of energy efficiency and conservation measures. In order to achieve that Net Zero status, onsite renewable power generation must be included. We are seeing a shift towards NZE in building codes and regulations, but also the availability of tax credits and other economic incentives that accrue to developers and builders who build an NZE building.

Since buildings account for 40% of greenhouse gases (GHG), a significant effort is needed to reduce GHG in buildings for health and safety reasons. Plus, NYS has a goal of meeting 70% renewable energy and an 85% reduction in GHG by 2050. The value of zero economically amounts to a 30-50% energy and cost reduction savings over the course of a building’s life. In a word, the value of zero is huge!

Several studies have found the incremental cost of NZE buildings to be in the range of 0-15% more than conventional construction costs. This incremental cost is for design and construction only and does not consider the life-cycle cost savings of lower energy costs to operate (energy, maintenance, insurance, etc) the building over time. But why pay more to develop a Net Zero building? The cost of moving towards NZE may be more but the financial benefits make it worthwhile, consider:

  • Savings between 20-50%
  • Payback between 5-10 years
  • IRR between – 10-25%

The financial savings are certainly not the only benefit. Other benefits are:

  • Workforce: Today’s workforce wants employers that care about their health, comfort and environment. Studies show the majority of younger workers are very concerned about climate change and the environment. Low energy and solar powered buildings appeal to this audience of innovative workers.
  • Resiliency & Safety: Green buildings with passive heating, cooling and ventilation have the capacity to tap into renewables that are more resilient and safer to occupants when there are power outages and extreme weather events. They heat up and cool down much slower than average building. For this, and other reasons, some insurance companies offer discounted liability insurance or green insurance for buildings that meet the criteria.
  • Public Relations/Marketing: Green buildings often garner attention from the press. Developers spend a significant amount to advertise a new building in order to generate interest in the building and lease it more quickly. Developers who have developed green buildings are at a competitive advantage because they often are able to get significant local real estate press at little to no cost.

Buildings are not created equal so it might be more or less difficult to achieve NZE depending on the function, size and condition of the building. But that’s where ReWire fits in. We can evaluate your new or existing building and provide you with strategic recommendations that will get you to your goal.

Contact us to see how you can realize the benefits of net zero for your buildings and across your portfolio.

REWIRE ENERGY ANNOUNCES MONTHLY ENERGY HOUR FOR NONPROFITS – PROGRAM EXPANDS COMMUNITY SOLAR WHILE SUPPORTING FUNDRAISING

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Program Offers Access to Renewable Energy Across the Region While Supplementing Revenue Stream for Vital Local Community Organizations

Saratoga Springs, NY – ReWire Energy today announces a monthly program to support non-traditional fund raising to support nonprofits. This unique fundraising approach has nonprofit supporters sign up for Community Solar, while providing added financial incentives to the nonprofit. This month features, Cal VandeVeer and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) Student of the Year Campaign.

ReWire, a family owned minority business enterprise based in downtown Saratoga Springs, will offer subscriptions to the popular and flexible renewable energy program – Community Solar. This new offering comes in addition to the in-depth strategic energy consulting services offered by ReWire to commercial real estate developers, nonprofits, and government agencies.

ReWire is offering Community Solar subscriptions for all types of utility customers that are initiated through a simple process that enables the utility customers to share in a local solar farm.

The added benefit of this new program is a customized outreach and education session for supporters of the participating nonprofits. Supporters are informed of both the economic and environmental benefits of community solar. Also, supporters that signup with PROMO CODE ‘CAL’ will drive $50 to the nonprofit for each new signup.

The entire subscription process is simple and takes less than 5 minutes. Interested customers can visit rewireenergy.com to subscribe. Community Solar subscribers do not need to install any new equipment at their location, there is no cost to subscribe and can be canceled with 90-day notice.

The next ReWire Energy Hour networking community engagement features Cal VandeVeer LLS Student of the Year Campaign and is open to the public. It will be held on February 27 from 5:00-7:30 pm at the River Street Market, located at 433 River Street in Troy, NY.

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Lee Evans, President of ReWire Energy said, “ReWire is a dedicated member of the Capital Region community and part of our company’s mission is to help make our community stronger. The chance to further enable solar power usage while providing more resources to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is a great way for us to do more while doing good. This is a no-brainer and a win-win for our community and customers.”

This new program launched just recently and will be adding new nonprofit organizations regularly.

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About ReWire
ReWire Energy is part of the ReWire Group, LLC, a family-led and NY certified minority business enterprise focused on delivering Zero Energy solutions for real estate, municipal, commercial and institutional customers through a combination of energy and financial modeling, process automation software and new technology deployment. Based in Saratoga Springs, NY, ReWire is developing opportunities for clients throughout the region by redefining the Value of Zero. Learn more at ReWireEnergy.com.

About Cal VanderVeer SOY for LLS
Calvin VanderVeer is a Junior at Shenendehowa and is leading Team CUREage in the Student of the Year Campaign for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. It is a 7-week campaign in which students from NY and Vermont are competing to raise the most amount of money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
It begins 1/24/20 and ends 3/13/20.

Media Contact:
Timothy Dunn
Dunn Strategy Group
518.380.1765
td***@du**********.com

REWIRE ENERGY ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAM TO EXPAND COMMUNITY SOLAR WHILE AIDING LOCAL NONPROFITS

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New Offering Expands Renewable Energy Across the Region and Adds New Revenue Stream to Local Community Organizations

Saratoga Springs, NY – ReWire Energy in partnership with the community solar developer US Light Energy today announced an exciting new program aimed at increasing Community Solar usage while also powering new revenue to local nonprofits.  This unique approach includes ReWire helping supporters of local nonprofits sign up for Community Solar, with added incentives going to that nonprofit.

As part of this new partnership, ReWire, a family owned minority business enterprise based in downtown Saratoga Springs, will offer subscriptions to the popular and flexible renewable energy program – Community Solar.  This new offering comes in addition to the in-depth strategic energy consulting services offered by ReWire to commercial real estate developers, nonprofits, and government agencies.

ReWire is offering Community Solar subscriptions for all types of utility customers, including businesses, homeowners, renters, multifamily property owners, churches and other non-profits. These subscriptions are initiated through a simple process that enables all utility customers to share in a local, New York solar farm. The solar farms provide clean solar power to the utility’s electric grid and generate energy credits for the subscribers. The energy credits are applied to subscribers’ utility bills, and subscribers are then billed at a 10% discount for the value of the credits.

The added benefit of this new program is a customized outreach and education session for supporters of the participating nonprofits, informing those supporters of both the economic and environmental benefits of community solar. Supporters signing up through these nonprofit outreach sessions will also drive $50 to the nonprofit for each new signup.

The entire subscription process is simple and takes less than 5 minutes. Interested customers can visit rewireenergy.com/community-solar/ to subscribe. Community Solar subscribers do not need to install any new equipment at their location, there is no cost to subscribe and you can cancel with 90 days notice.

The next ReWire Energy Hour networking community engagement is featuring Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region.  This information session is open to the public and will be held on January 15 at 5:30pm at Glennpeter Jewelers, located at 1544 Central Ave, Albany NY 12205.

“Our mission to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth has been making a BIG difference in the lives of thousands of Capital Region kids for many years,” said Noelle Podoba, President of the Board of Directors.  “The lives we’ve changed and the results we’ve seen have only been possible thanks to the humbling generosity of our community.  We’re grateful for ReWire Energy’s belief in our mission and thankful for their support.”

Lee Evans, President of ReWire Energy said, “ReWire is a dedicated member of the Capital Region community and part of our company’s mission is to help make our community stronger.  The chance to further enable solar power usage while providing more resources to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region is a great way for us to do more while doing good. This is a no-brainer and a win-win for our community and customers.”

This program was recently launched and will be adding new nonprofit organizations regularly.

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About ReWire

ReWire Energy is part of the ReWire Group, LLC, a family-led and NY certified minority business enterprise focused on delivering Zero Energy solutions for real estate, municipal, commercial and institutional customers through a combination of energy and financial modeling, process automation software and new technology deployment. Based in Saratoga Springs, NY, ReWire is developing opportunities for clients throughout the region by redefining the Value of Zero.  Learn more at ReWireEnergy.com.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region has one mission, we create and support one to one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. We hold ourselves accountable to the following measurable outcomes: educational success, avoidance of risky behaviors, higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships. Serving almost 600 children each year, Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region stands in the corner of our kids and lets them know we all believe in their potential and will work hard to defend it. Capital Region counties served include Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, and Saratoga.  Learn more at www.bbbscr.org.

Media Contact:
Timothy Dunn
Dunn Strategy Group
518.380.1765
td***@du**********.com

ReWire Energy Announces New Strategic Partnership with US Light Energy

Community Solar Panels in the Field

Agreement Allows Saratoga-based Zero Energy Consulting Firm to Market and Sell Subscriptions to Community Solar Projects Across the Region

Saratoga Springs, NY – ReWire Energy today announced an exciting new partnership with U.S. Light Energy, a Latham, New York-based distributed generation energy development company, that will offer power from U.S. Light Energy’s Community Solar Projects to ReWire customers across the greater Capital Region. U.S. Light Energy specializes in Community Solar facilities and solar renewable energy solutions for residential, small commercial, and municipal customers.

As part of this new partnership, ReWire, a family owned minority business enterprise based in downtown Saratoga Springs, will offer subscriptions to popular and flexible renewable energy program – Community Solar.  This new offering comes in addition to the in-depth strategic energy consulting services offered by ReWire to commercial real estate developers, nonprofits, and government agencies.

ReWire is offering Community Solar subscriptions for all types of utility customers, including businesses, homeowners, renters, multifamily property owners, churches and other non-profits. These subscriptions are initiated through a simple process that enables all utility customers to share in a local, New York solar farm. The solar farms provide clean solar power to the utility’s electric grid and generate energy credits for the subscribers. The energy credits are applied to subscribers’ utility bills, and subscribers are then billed at a 10% discount for the value of the credits.

ReWire handles the entire subscription process, meeting with each utility customer to review their energy bills and walk the subscriber through the application. Interested customers can visit rewireenergy.com/community-solar/ to start the subscription process. Community Solar subscribers do not need to install any new equipment at their location and there is no cost to subscribe.

Lee Evans, President of ReWire Energy said, “ReWire is thrilled to partner with the incredible team at U.S. Light Energy. Their deep industry experience and expertise expands our team’s offerings to present the full gamut of energy products and consulting needs. We’re confident our team will be able to deliver even more compelling outcomes for municipal, commercial and residential customers.”

Mark Richardson, CEO of U.S. Light Energy said “Adding ReWire to our team is a natural fit that will expand our ability to reach more subscribers in this vital market, making the Capital Region, and all of New York, cleaner and more sustainable.”

This new partnership commenced in summer of 2019.

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About ReWire
ReWire Energy is part of the ReWire Group, LLC, a family-led and minority owned business focused on delivering Zero Energy solutions for real estate, municipal, commercial and institutional customers through a combination of energy and financial modeling, process automation software and new technology deployment. Based in Saratoga Springs, NY, ReWire is developing opportunities for clients throughout the region by redefining the Value of Zero.  Learn more at ReWireEnergy.com.

About US Light Energy
US Light Energy is a New York-based distributed generation energy development company specializing in solar and renewable energy solutions, including community solar, for both residential and commercial customers. We work on behalf of all interested parties: land and business owners, local authorities (AHJ’s), engineering firms, product vendors, contractors, and financiers to create distributed energy projects where everyone can participate in creating a better future for our children and our planet. U.S. Light Energy is headquartered in Latham, NY. For more information, visit www.USLightEnergy.com.

REWIRE ENERGY AND CLEAN ENERGY BLOCKCHAIN NETWORK ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC ALLIANCE

zero energy platform with blockchain network

Inter-State Collaboration Will Leverage Variety of Energy Consulting Services to Deploy Innovative Technology and Smart Grid Enabling Solutions

Saratoga Springs, NY – ReWire Energy and the Clean Energy Blockchain Network (CEBN), today jointly announced an exciting new partnership that will pair ReWire’s software development, energy analytics, financial modeling and utility program management expertise with CEBN’s extensive blockchain and distributed energy capabilities to offer municipal and utility customers a dynamic new technology resource.

The ReWire + CEBN venture will focus on technology challenges – both hardware and software – that is slowing adoption of Smart City and blockchain initiatives across the Northeast. The firms are combining their technical expertise in integrated Smart Energy transaction processing, blockchain technology and business model innovation. The combined technologies will be deployed to address the challenges municipalities and utilities face when considering how to successfully navigate the complexities associated with the adoption of distributed energy resources when launching their Smart Building and Smart City program initiatives.

Specifically, the new partnership will focus on strategic initiatives including:

  • Municipal Smart Energy Platform: development of this platform will allow governments and other municipal entities to easily adopt smart energy solutions that optimize consumption patterns, saving energy and reducing costs (joint response to NYS REV Connect);
  • Peer-to-peer energy trading applications: innovative web and mobile technology solutions that allow peer-to-peer energy trading, enabling neighbors to buy and sell excess renewable energy
  • Creative energy solutions for Low to Moderate Income (LMI) Housing: with a packaged approach that combines solar, storage and energy management, the team will provide access to clean energy credits for LMI housing projects.

Lee Evans, CEO of ReWire Energy said, “ReWire is thrilled to partner with the incredible team at CEBN. Frank and Mike’s expertise expands our team’s offerings to present the full gamut of energy and technology consulting needs. We’re confident this team will deliver compelling outcomes for municipal and utility customers.”

ReWire, based in downtown Saratoga Springs, NY is a family owned minority business enterprise that provides in-depth strategic energy consulting services. Their expertise was sought to support the energy plan for the Link @ SoBro project in Saratoga and have been working with the City of Schenectady on new smart grid projects.

Frank Curran, Vice President of Clean Energy BlockChain Network said “It has been a pleasure to work with the ReWire team, because of their energy expertise, software knowledge and collaborative approach. We started our relationship with a couple of projects, and now it is exciting to develop this alliance with ReWire. We look forward to developing joint solutions to support Smart City, utilities and low-income housing projects in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states, as we have in other regions across the US.

CEBN is a Massachusetts-based platform company offering trading of clean renewable energy and carbon credits, as well as in-depth technology and energy expertise. The CEBN team of experts have deployed automated clean energy verification systems with audited Certified Clean Energy™, enabling live transaction execution via a flexible API-based architecture. CEBN tracks clean energy, and its associated credits, from generation to final use on a blockchain-based platform.

The new partnership commenced in late 2018 focused initially on NY State opportunities but has begun seeking projects in the broader Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states with commercial, institutional, utilities and both state and local governments.

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About ReWire

ReWire Energy is part of the ReWire Group, LLC, a family-led and minority owned business focused on delivering Zero Energy solutions for real estate, municipal, commercial and institutional customers through a combination of energy and financial modeling, process automation software and new technology deployment. Based in Saratoga Springs, NY, ReWire is developing opportunities for clients throughout the region by redefining the Value of Zero.  Learn more at ReWireEnergy.com.

About CEBN

The CEBN team builds both hardware and software packages, including financing and developing clean energy projects, in addition to energy and credit tracking and trading using blockchain technology. CEBN helps its clients move forward in the clean, distributed, and digital transformations underway in the energy industry. www.cleanenergyblockchain.com

ReWire Announces Transition to Zero Energy Solutions Provider

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Shifting from Traditional Energy Assessment and Advisory Services, Local Energy Start-Up Will Provide Strategic Energy Solutions Including:

  • Enabling Zero Energy Buildings, both existing and new construction;
  • Support Smart City policy development and deployment
  • Transformative technology deployment

Saratoga Springs, NY – ReWire Energy today announced a new stage in their corporate growth that will align ReWire’s software development, energy analytics, financial modeling and utility program management expertise with market needs, including serving commercial real estate development and management, municipal and utility customers, and dynamic energy and technology customers.

Between consumer demand for efficient energy solutions, evolving market dynamics and ongoing regulatory  changes, a variety of customers are seeking strategic support in reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions.  Based on these trends, ReWire is focused on becoming the region’s first full-service Zero Energy Solutions provider.  This new approach will focus on solving technology challenges – in design, construction, and technology deployment – to help commercial customers save money and energy while improving both their bottom line and the planet.

Lee Evans, President of ReWire Energy said, “ReWire is excited to make this transition to better reflect market challenges and opportunities. Our combined experience presents a new model for delivering Zero Energy Solutions.  ReWire will be serving customers in the new construction, existing building retrofit, and municipal government arenas through a strategic alignment of engineering expertise, energy analytics, financial insight, and new technology deployment. We’re confident this approach will deliver compelling outcomes for real estate, municipal and utility customers.”

Specifically, this new approach will focus on delivering results for new construction and existing building customers including:

  • Identifying Incentive Programs and applying those incentives to increase cash flow;
  • Boosting ROI through reductions in soft costs and increases in overall Project/Property values
  • Providing analytics, education and financial insight for faster positive cash flow;
  • Comply/exceed building code or local energy plan expectations.

ReWire will also seek to deliver new solutions for Smart City and Smart Grid adoption, as well as general municipal and utility customers such as:

  • New energy programs to drive cost reductions, revenue enhancement and carbon reductions;
  • Community Benefits include electrification, reduced congestion and resident access to community solar;
  • Development of Municipal Smart Energy Platform for governments and other municipal entities to easily adopt smart energy solutions that optimize consumption patterns, saving energy and reducing costs;
  • Development of customer municipal energy plan.

ReWire, based in downtown Saratoga Springs, NY provides in-depth strategic energy consulting services. Their expertise was sought to support the energy plan for the Link @ SoBro project in Saratoga Springs and recently collaborated with the City of Schenectady on a proposal to NYSERDA for the development of innovative municipal smart grid technology.

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About ReWire

ReWire Energy is part of the ReWire Group, LLC, a family-led and NYS Certified Minority owned Business Enterprise (MBE) focused on delivering Zero Energy solutions for real estate, municipal, commercial and institutional customers through a combination of energy and financial modeling, process automation software and new technology deployment. Based in Saratoga Springs, NY, ReWire is developing opportunities for clients throughout the region by redefining the Value of Zero.  Learn more at ReWireEnergy.com.

LAUNCH OF REWIRE ENERGY DIVISION TO BRING INNOVATION TO ENERGY SERVICES MARKET

Will use Financial Modeling and Digital Technology to Provide Energy Advisory Services Across Multifamily, Commercial, Municipal, and Energy Producer Customers;

Family-Owned Business Will Leverage Diverse Set of Skills and Expertise to Lay Groundwork for Transition to the Smart Energy Future

Saratoga Springs New York—April 26, 2017. The Rewire Group announced the formal launch of ReWire Energy, a unique, new energy company that combines the use of its proprietary energy modeling and financial analysis tool HELIOS, with energy efficiency to identify and deliver the most cost-effective energy solutions required by customers today and in the future.

“ReWire will leverage its strong energy modeling capabilities to design solutions comprised of energy efficiency measures, solar, battery storage and onsite power generation with our analytical and digital capabilities to provide customers – residential, multifamily property owners, commercial enterprise, municipalities and power producers – with more effective energy solutions,” said Warren Evans, Managing Partner of the ReWire Group. “The creation of this venture is a culmination of our long-term vision and commitment to take energy services to the next level and to help usher in the transition to the new smart energy future.”

“We’ve been championing the move to smart energy since our inception. Energy is a key part of our identity and it is clearly an important mission for now and future generations. And, as part of that future, we see solar plus digital technology as a major component of the ReWire model. We have an opportunity as a startup to lead significant change in how energy is managed and delivered,” said ReWire Partner Lee Evans, whose oversight of business development encompasses relationship development, and other outreach efforts. “Businesses can’t afford complexity and inefficiency in energy solutions if they are to remain competitive. They are looking for ‘future ready’ solutions. From home to the grid, we realize that a series of interconnected energy and digital resources will change the game, giving us the unique ability to customize our offerings regardless of the scenario or customer.”

ReWire recently opened its headquarters at the Saratoga Springs CoWorks, with additional presence to be developed in the southern NJ, Philadelphia, PA region. It is expected to create roughly 10 new jobs, focused on customer acquisition, energy services management, financial modeling, and software development over the next few years. Operations have begun and will continue to expand in 2017. Learn more at ReWireEnergy.com.

ReWire Energy Team
The ReWire Team

About the ReWire Group, LLC

ReWire is an Energy Advisory Company that provides residential, commercial and municipal clients with the tools and services that enable access to energy efficiency and distributed energy strategies designed to bring control and order to energy management while lowering overall energy costs.

ReWire strives to empower its customers to economically and efficiently choose clean, independent and renewable energy sources and to eventually transform the industry by providing them with the ability to produce their own clean energy to efficiently power their homes, business, and communities, becoming full energy market participants.

Media Contact:
Alan Evans
518-365-0431

ReWire Participates in STEM Explore Activity Challenge at Neil deGrasse Tyson Event

Explore Activity Challenge Enlightens Science, Technology Engineering, and Math Students

Prior to the Neil deGrasse Tyson event at Proctor’s theater in Schenectady Monday evening, students — mostly middle schoolers and high school freshmen — assembled in ten groups of ten, led by their teachers. Each group was participating in a program called the Explore STEM Challenge developed by the Schenectady STEM Alliance. Students were able to select three stations from a list of 10 options with specific topics they wished to explore. Stations included 3-D printing, electric motors, Introduction to coding and wind turbine design among others.

The ReWire Energy team presented Solar Power–Science and Careers. Milton Evans, Lee Evans and Warren Evans were on hand at the ReWire Station to describe solar power technology for the students and educate them on careers associated with solar tech and renewable energy. Warren did a demonstration showing how light energy can drive the motor of a magnetic levitating device, powering its propeller.

Students spent 12 minutes at each station, after which they provided brief feedback about their experience and interests. They then completed their Explore Cards and received their Schenectady STEM T-Shirts before attending Neil deGrasse Tyson’s talk.