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It takes a Network.The Shades of Green Network™ iscommitted to help our clients succeed beinggreen. We do this by offering integratedstrategies that leverage the power of ourprofessional networks to providecomprehensive energy saving opportunities and access to a wide verity of green professionals who will advise and bid on your upcoming project.TRANSCRIPT
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TEMPLE SINAI PRELIMINARY PROPOSAL
It takes a Network.
The Shades of Green Network™ is
committed to help our clients succeed being
green. We do this by offering integrated
strategies that leverage the power of our
professional networks to provide
comprehensive energy saving opportunities and
access to a wide verity of green professionals
who will advise and bid on your upcoming
project.
Let us help.
As a client rep, we will deliver a
comprehensive building information audit, a list
of integrated energy saving opportunities,
create RFP’s for potential contractors and as
well, work with you in the coordination of your
short and long-term goals to guide your
organization through the important and often
complex decision making process of going
green.
Go Green and Save
“Bal Tashchit"
August 2009
SUCCEED GOING GREEN!
shades of green network™the green economy network
Jump into Green We can help!
The Shades of Green Network™ mission is to stimulate the growing green economy by offering integrated strategies to succeed being green together by leveraging the power of our networks to provide comprehensive business services, funding source options, deal flow, and top talent.
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Shades of GreenOur small steps make a big impact to the nation and the world.
Co-founder Peter van Geldern
August 2009
Optimizing COMMERCIAL Energy and Utility Costs
The path to efficiency starts when we
‘Assess’ your Commercial property with the
Energy Audit that is right for your situation. We
serve commercial Businesses, Universities and
Schools, Libraries, Retail Locations, Multi-Family
Residential and Industrial Properties. We are a
'Performance' solution provider that tailors
programs for commercial property owners,
property managers, and major tenants. Our
solutions simply save money on your utility bills.
Our team matches the right technology and
services to meet your needs. **
Commercial Performance Coordination
Beyond the Assessment ‘Energy Audit’
phase, our coordination service is tailored to
your needs. We can either provide the services
based on an hourly rate or by project percentage
rates. If we cannot for any reason provide the
services you need directly, we can recommend
qualified providers in the field to serve as our
eyes and ears from our network of service
professionals. **
Commercial Energy Audit with Return on Investment Report
A Certified Commercial Efficiency
Consultant will come out to your property and
analyze your electric, fuel, and water bills and
explore your property, searching for the most
cost-effective opportunities to save money,
energy, and protect the environment. The
deliverable is a detailed report showing exactly
how your property compares in areas such as
lighting, electric base load, heating efficiency,
and cooling efficiency as well as an easy-to-
understand Return on Investment (ROI) cost/
benefit analysis on the energy-saving tactics
that are best suited for your organization.
‘GREEN’ Commercial Property Design and Renovation
SGN’s ‘whole property’ approach seeks
out advanced opportunities for renewable
energy possibilities and cost-reductions. This
“whole” approach investigates possible
changes you can make to “upgrade” your
building such as; Co2 monitoring, electricity
efficiency systems, new window installations,
whole building weatherization, alternative
energy “add-ons,” insulation improvements,
daylighting, and grey water systems, just to
name a few.
HIGH PERFORMANCE Building FEATURES
High performance and green buildings are
energy efficient, comfortable, healthy and safe,
durable, environmentally responsible and are
designed and built as a system.
Some features may include
1. TIGHT CONSTRUCTION
2. SEALED HEALTHY CRAWL SPACE
3. IMPROVED INSULATION
4. DOUBLE PANED LOW E WINDOWS:
5. RIGHT SIZED HVAC EQUIPMENT:
6. PRESSURE BALANCED HVAC7. IMPROVED INDOOR AIR QUALITY: 8. PROPER E MOISTURE MANAGEMENT 9. ECO RESPONSIBLE MATERIALS
1. Tune up 2. Remodel 3. High Performance
We offer a “menu” to help you choose a shade of green that is right for you.
We are client reps.
TEMPLE SINAI, PROPOSAL OVERVIEW
PHASE 1 PHASE 2
•• SGN uses this official Green and Save® consulting process.
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MOVE FORWARDChoose your shade of green.Whether it's light green or deep forest green, we'll help you take the journey to succeed being green.
Green & save has the Best ROI charts
in the business!
1. Tune up
2. Remodel
THE PROCESS
THE ART OF ROI REPORTING
“Shades of green” means taking large or small steps towards attaining your energy savings or sustainability
goals.
3. High Performance
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SGN uses the official Green and Save® consulting process
Phase 2
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Phase 1
TAX CREDITS
LOANS
CONTRACTORS
PRODUCTS
REBATES
PERFORMANCE COORDINATION
We review the bids and level set the performance and payback to generate the most savings
LOW UTILITIES BILLS!1
GETSTARTED
COMMERCIAL EFFICIENCY CHECKUP
We help you navigate the path to lower utility bills
COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE COORDINATION
We provide a comprehensive On-Site Review and a detailed ROI report.
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You take the initiative to see with a quick diagnostic where you stand on energy consumption and savings potentials.
HIGH
UTILITY
BILLS
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GET CERTIFIEDEnergy Audit with Return on Investment Report
The path to efficiency starts when we ‘Assess’ your property with the Energy Audit that is right for
your situation. Energy Auditing is relatively new to most Americans, so the breakdown below is designed
to help you understand the differences and choose the right type of audit. Please note that our team
members are cross certified to be able to best serve your specific needs.
Green & Save - The most cost-effective way to start saving money. A Certified Home
Efficiency Consultant will come out to your home and analyze your electric, fuel,
and water bills before exploring your home and searching for the most cost-
effective opportunities to save money, energy, and the environment. The
deliverable is a detailed report showing exactly how your home compares in
areas such as electric base load, home heating efficiency, and cooling
efficiency as well as an easy-to-understand Return on Investment (ROI) cost/
benefit analysis.
The Building Performance Institute (BPI ). Your auditor will come out
to your home and look at two major categories. First, your auditor will test the
safety and efficiency of your combustion equipment such as the furnace,
boiler, and range. Second , they will use a Blower Door to test for weak spots
in the home’s thermal boundary. The deliverable is a report that lists the
results of the tests as well as recommendations for improvements like air
sealing.
Energy Audit with Energy Star Rating For new home construction,
Residential Energy Service Network has a ‘Home Energy Rating’ HERS Index
that scores the homes efficiency. The Rater conducts onsite inspections,
typically including a blower door test (to test the leakiness of the house)
and a duct test (to test the leakiness of the ducts). The results of these
tests, along with inputs derived from the plan review, are used to generate
the HERS Index score for the home. This type of a ‘Rating’ Energy audit is
increasingly popular with builders that want to market their homes as high
performance via Energy Star’ standards.
Energy Audit with Infrared Imaging Upon request, our Energy Auditors
use Infrared (IR) Cameras to literally help ‘see’ where there are voids in
insulation as well as past or ongoing water damage. The IR enhancement to
the Energy Audit is typically an upgrade of a couple hundred dollars given
that the cost of the equipment ranges from $4,500 to over $15,000. The
Building Science Institute trains auditors on specialty techniques to use the
cameras and the major camera manufacturers also provide excellent software
and tutorials to help guide auditors into the best practices for the equipment.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a
certification for properties that takes into account a broad range of Energy
and Environmental considerations. Since some states offer incentives for
LEED certification, we offer the support services from LEED Accredited
Professionals in our network. The cost of the LEED coordination is
structured on a case-by-case basis.
Building
Science
Institute
KNOW - BRAINER SOLUTIONS!
HowMagne*cLaundrytechnologyworks.AnInnova(veApproachtoElimina(ngChemicalsinYourHome
Imagineneverhavingtobuylaundrydetergentagain.Magne*cLaundrytech‐nology works under a unique means of water maintenance through directapplica*onofmagne*c force.Waterhas longbeenknownas the "universalsolvent".Magne*cLaundryincorporatespowerful,speciallycalibratedmagne‐*smtohelpalterthebasicnatureofwaterandincreaseitsnaturalsolvency.
PetervanGeldernwww.princetongreen.org/shadesofgreennetwork
Residen(alSolu(onssaveenergy.savemoney.saveplanet.
HowthePowerCostMonitorworks.AnInnova(veApproachtoMonitoringElectricalConsump(on
ThePowerCostMonitor™isahomeenergymonitorthatshowsyouwhatyourhousehold'selectricityconsump*onis frommomenttomomentand intotal.FromlookingatthePowerCostMonitor™,youcanseeinreal*mehowmuchelectricity your home is using. Your PowerCost Monitor's smart technologycalculatesyourhome'selectricityuseanddisplaysthatinforma*oninawaythatwecanallunderstand ‐ indollarsandcentsaswell as inkilowaShours.Yousimplyhavetoprograminyouru*lity'selectricrate.
HowtheGreenSwitchtechnologyworks.AnInnova(veApproachtoEnergyEfficiency
GreenSwitch technology uses simple wireless technology to control energyusageinthehomeoroffice.Withtheconvenientflickofoneswitch,theGreen‐SwitchMaster Switch sends a protected radio frequency to all GreenSwitchcomponents,cuWngpowertodesignatedlightsandoutletsandseWngclimatecontroltoeconomymode.Turningtheswitchback"on"returnsthesystemtofullyopera*onal.GreenSwitcheliminatesthedrainofunusedelectricitycausedbyunaSendedclimatecontrol,forgoSenlightsand"phantompower"—savinghundreds of dollars on electricity bills and greatly reducing environmentalimpact.systems.
HowtheKECtechnologyworks.AnInnova(veApproachtoRecyclingWastedElectricityinYourHome
TheKECpowerfactorop*miza*onunit(KEC)increasespowerfactor,byreduc‐ingtheamountofreac*vepowerthattheloaddrawsfromtheu*litycompany.KEC store the reac*vepowerneeded for the crea*onof the EMFwithin theinduc*ve load. As the motor operates, this reac*ve power is “pulled” and“pushed”toandfromtheKECbythemotor.Therefore,reducingtheamountofenergyyouneedtopurchasefromtheu*litycompany.
HowBLADEtechnologyworks.AnInnovateApproachtoAutomo(veEfficiency
ASachBLADEtothetailpipeofyourcarandreduceemissionsofCO2upto12%,capturetoxicpar*culatematerial,andincreasefuelefficiencyupto12%.
SAVE 80% on your lighting costs!• Zero Down Payment• Pay only for results
SAVE THE EARTH & SAVE MONEY WITH GREAT GREEN PRODUCTS
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Monitor your progress
Use Electricity more efficiently
On off switch for the whole building.
Occupancy monitoring
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CASE STUDIES Leaders in Green Consulting Since 2002!
GROTON UTILITIES - GROTON CT.This HIGH-PERFORMANCE project in
Groton, CT, was developed as a long term
Commercial Performance Program for Groton
Utilities. The project included core and envelope
redesign with solar panels as an alternative
power source. This project was developed by
environmental architect, Darek Shapiro, of
Energy Independence Now, LLC in Stamford,
CT, in conjunction with SGN.
TTD - Norwalk CT, Energy Independence Now, LLC, in
conjunction with SGN, developed this large
GREEN REMODEL complete with a new
lighting system, improved heating and cooling,
and additional alternative energy solar PV
systems. This project was designed with a full
energy modeling package.
Green home in CT
A HIGH-PERFORMANCE home in
Monroe, CT pulled out all the stops with a high-
efficiency gas condensing boiler, radiant heat,
super-insulated windows, reclaimed materials,
certified wood, bamboo floors, EnergyStar®
appliances, low water usage faucets,
formaldehyde-free insulation, low VOC caulks,
glues, and paints, with passive solar heating and
cooling. This project is 6 years old.
HIgh-Efficiency (98.1%) residential condensing gas boiler
This heating system TUNE-UP in CT will
recieve $1,500 back in state rebates, as well as
up to 50% increased efficiency from the
previous boiler. This project, financed at 100%,
also had a heat-on-demand feature super-
efficient portable water heating.
Super Green Home in CT Monroe CT
TEMPLE SINAI RELEVANT PROJECTS
Full Core and envelope remodel.
High Efficiency 98.1% Efficient Gas Boiler Installed with rebates.Monroe CT
TTD - Energy ResellersNorwalk CT
Groton Utilities Groton CT
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Jeff Schneider“David Marks is a solid green professional. He worked with
me on greening my synagogue and educating our staff on how
to improve our environment and still save money. He paid
attention to every detail and helped us every step of the way
through the process of going green. We have a school on
premises, so making sure our kids are healthy was a primary
goal in the process of going green. David is well versed on the
environmental health issues that affect kids. I would recommend
David highly for every green effort and business endeavor.”
January 21, 2009
Jeff Schneider hired David as a Green Consultant in 2007
Mark Halpert“With great interest I observed Peter do what he does best:
facilitate high-level open peer reviews of companies and people
in those companies. At the end of a few hours, there is a clearer
and more open path for the business to start fresh and improve
on itself. That's a hard job for someone to do well, delicately,
keeping the big picture in mind. Peter is definitely a big picture
person. We need more like him, dedicated to green objectives
and helping open people up to new ideas. I am pleased to know
him as a friend and as a reliable, knowledgeable colleague.”
March 20, 2009
Marc W. Halpert , Owner , Your Best Interest LLC/e-giving/
www.greinvoice.com
Eric Wenzel“Peter is a leader
in the area of creative
architecture and visual
appeal. His designs are
stunning, but not
avante-garde. His
sense of business and new ideas
is refreshing. A great collaborator
and contributor to any project that
needs creative juice!” January 5, 2009
Eric Wenzel , Founder and Director ,
Global PeaceWorks
Edward SolomonCo-President, Net@Work
“David is an intelligent, hard working and honorable
individual. I have worked with David on numerous business
development projects and his participation was integral to the
ensuing success. I would recommend David in any professional
capacity.
Sincerely, Edward Solomon, Co-President Net@Work
www.netatwork.com”
REFERRALSWhat are fans are saying.
Referral ContactsGreen Street Construction Inc. Robert Politzer68 East 131 Street Suite 600 New York, NY 10037 OFFICE 212-234-1027 FAX [email protected]
Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design LLC20 Nassau Street, Suite 25 Princeton NJ 08542609.924 5004
Energy Independence Now, LLC
Darek Shapiro
23 Atlantic Street • Stamford, CT 06901 •
(203) 321-0222
Marc Halpert at greinvoice
PO Box 320048
Fairfield, CT 06825-0048
phone 203.373.0875
fax 203.549.0406
email [email protected]
Jeff Schneider
Kinetic Sculpture Consultant: Rein Triefeldt,
LLC. [email protected]
CONTACT USShades of Green Network™
New Jersey Office
David L. Marks
Co-Founder
201.984.3413
Shades of Green Network™
Connecticut Office
Peter van Geldern
Co-Founder
203.278.6243
"I was very impressed.
Impressed with your leadership, your
introduction, your understanding of the project, and with your write-up...
Joel ChadabeExecutive Director - Electronic Music Foundation
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CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into August 24th, 2009 (the “Effective Date”) by and between Shades of Green Network, LLC, with offices at 421 Conrad Road, Englewood, New Jersey, 07631, (“SGN”), and Temple Sinai of Bergen County, with corporate offices at, 1 Engle Street, Tenafly, New Jersey, 07670-2842 (the “Client”).
WHEREAS, the Client is a non-profit 501(c)(3) religious institution located in the State of New Jersey;
WHEREAS, the Client requires assistance in improving energy efficiencies within its physical structure for the purpose of reducing its energy usage and heating costs; and
WHEREAS, SGN undertakes to assist the Client in its efforts to obtain an energy audit, and, subsequent to the energy audit, produce a proposal for work as client representative, as well as a request for proposal (RFP) document to be submitted to the SGN professional network in an effort to obtain bids for construction or installation work (each such company being a, “Bidding Company”), on the terms set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
I. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & FEES 1. Client hereby retains SGN to provide consulting services as set forth herein.
1.2. SGN, at no cost to Client, will assist Client in obtaining a professional energy audit to be provided by an independent third party.
1.3. Client shall pay SGN the agreed upon consulting fee for work detailed as follows:
(a)SGN will work with Client to assess any energy audits in the capacity of Client’s representative in order to review said energy audits optimizing commercial energy and utility costs, vet work proposals, and offer assistance in prioritizing work in the best interest of the Client and its goals as detailed hereafter.
(b)The “Initial Fee” of $2000 will be payable to SGN, one-half (1/2) $1000 upon execution of this document, and the remaining one-half (1/2) $1000 upon the completion of a basic energy audit by SGN, and the creation of a phased work proposal document by SGN based on findings of the energy audit. The Initial Fee shall be apportioned for work as follows: (i) $1,000 to produce a proposal for work as client representative, as well as a request for proposal (RFP) document to be submitted to the SGN professional network to obtain bids for work.
(c)The “Commercial Performance Coordination Fee” in the amount of 10% of total contracted work costs with a Bidding Company/ies or $2500, whichever is greater, shall be payable to SGN prior to work commencing and upon contract signing with Bidding Company/ies and final budget creation for proposed work. The Final Fee shall be apportioned for work as follows: production of an ROI report, assistance in prioritizing work, review of contracts and bids with each Bidding Company, and assistance in choosing the best work proposals. Any additional services not set forth in this agreement shall require a separate fee agreement between the parties and payment of fees in addition to the Initial Fee.
II. INDEMNIFICATION & REPRESENTATIONS
2.1 The Client agrees to indemnify and hold the SGN harmless from all liability in relation to actions by the Client and from claims against the Client.
2.2 Each party understands and agrees that each Bidding Company is an independent entity and are not under the control of either SGN or the Client.
2.2 Client hereby represents that this Agreement and the services contracted for herein conform to the Client’s articles of organization, by-laws and other similar Client corporate governance documents and has been duly authorized in accordance with the procedures set forth in such documents.
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III. TERM & TERMINATION
3. This Agreement shall, upon execution by the parties, commence on the Effective Date and remain in effect for a period of one (1) year thereafter. Notwithstanding the expiration or termination for any reason whatsoever, in the event that Client enters into an agreement with a Bidding Company during the term of this Agreement that survives such termination or expiration, SGN shall be entitled to the fees set forth in Section 1.3.
IV. LAW4. This Agreement, its validity, construction and effect shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of New Jersey. All disputes, controversies, differences or questions arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or to the validity, interpretation, breach, violation or term thereof, will be finally and solely determined and settled by an arbitrator in Bergen County, New Jersey under American Arbitration Association rules applicable to agreements of this nature.
V. MISCELLANEOUS
5 (a) All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be addressed to the parties at their respective addresses set forth below, or to such other address as the party to whom such notice is directed shall have notified the other in writing. Such notices shall be deemed to have been duly given upon personal hand delivery, upon transmission by fax or five (5) business days after mailing by registered mail, with postage prepaid and return receipt requested. Notices given by fax shall be promptly confirmed by mail as above.
(b) This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, warranties, commitments, offers, contracts and writings. No modification or amendment of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless made in writing and duly signed by the party to be bound thereby.
(c) This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different signatories, (including without limitation by electronic signature) on separate counterparts, each of which, when so executed, shall be deemed an original, but all such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument. This Agreement may be executed by facsimile transmission and delivered by facsimile transmission.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representative as of the date set forth above.
SGN: CLIENT:
By: _______________________ By: ____________________
Name: David L. Marks Name: Co-President, Jane GellmanClient: Shades of Green Network, LLC Client: Temple Sinai of Bergen County New Jersey Date: 08/24/2009 Date: