DENVER, Colorado (April 5, 2023) – Six Colorado businesses have been honored for their outstanding energy efficiency work in 2022, which resulted in cutting more than 29,700 tons of carbon emissions in the state. That’s equal to removing more than 5,800 gas-powered cars off the road for a year. The businesses were recognized during Xcel Energy’s Energy Solutions Expo on April 4.
The Energy Solutions Expo is an annual event encouraging business customers to learn from each other’s best practices in energy efficiency and helping them save energy and money. More than 500 attended this year’s event, which included incorporating sustainability into their business practices and learning about resources and rebates available from Xcel Energy. Breakout sessions addressed a wide range of energy solutions, including electric vehicles, renewable energy, conservation, demand management and product development.
“We are offer our customers many energy management solutions including energy-efficiency programs, business assessments, and rebate choices to help them save money, keep their energy bills low and support their sustainability initiatives,” said Brian Doyle, commercial energy efficiency manager. “This expo is a forum to collaborate with our customers and trade partners to offer tangible ways to save energy and money.”
This year’s “Recognition of Excellence Awards,” designed to honor Xcel Energy’s Colorado business customers who have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to energy efficiency, were given to the following companies for their efforts completed in 2022 using Xcel Energy’s vast portfolio of energy solutions, long-term strategies, and leadership.
AMLI Residential
Platinum Xcel Energy Excellence Award for the highest achievements in reducing gas and electric usage, 1,025,645 kWh, 19,206 therms, 913 tons CO2
AMLI Residential of Denver earned the Platinum Xcel Energy Excellence Award for the highest achievements in reducing gas and electric usage in 2022. This includes a savings of 1,025,645 kWh and 19,206 therms. With the goal of leading by example, the company has demonstrated the benefits of energy efficiency among large companies.
City and County of Denver
Most Projects in last 18 months C&I, 68 Projects
As part of the City and County of Denver’s initiatives to help Xcel Energy reduce carbon emissions, city energy executives participated in more than 68 projects over the past year. In doing so, the city itself earned recognition for participating and even hosting the most efficiency programs in 2022 related to Commercial & Industrial savings.
CSS Company
Highest Gas Savings: Small Businesses, 22,703 therms
CSS Company focuses on re-purposing distressed real estate assets. With their participation in the Energy Efficient Buildings program, CSS Company earned the award for 2023 Highest Gas Savings for small businesses. They saved 22,702 therms due to the renovation of a cloud kitchen location in Denver.
Shamrock Foods
Xcel Energy Excellence Award for Highest Electric Savings in 2022: Commercial & Industrial, 11.9 Gigawatt Hours, 9,319 tons CO2
As one of the biggest suppliers of foodservice suppliers in Colorado, Shamrock Foods earned the Xcel Energy Excellence Award for Highest Electric Savings in 2022: Commercial & Industrial category. During this time of supply chain shortages and higher food delivery demand, Shamrock Foods was able to accomplish a savings of more than 11.9 gigawatt hours, resulting in a CO2 reduction of 9,319 tons.
Kalera
Highest Electric Savings: Small Business 20,940,439 kWh, 16,358 tons CO2
In the world of vertical farming and the high energy usage that comes with it, Kalera is a trusted name. While growing and harvesting food items last year, Kalera was able to save millions of kilowatt hours, resulting in a massive reduction in CO2. To be exact, Kalera saved 20,940,439 kWh within its farming efforts, offsetting more than 16,000 tons of CO2 emissions.
Trustile Doors LLC
Highest Gas Savings: Commercial & Industrial, 535,653 therms, 3,000 tons CO2
Trustile Doors is one of the largest home door operations in Colorado and has been manufacturing and creating entry and interior doorways since 1995. With this legacy in mind, Trustile Doors earned the 2022 Highest Gas Savings: Commercial & Industrial award for reducing overall gas costs by 535,653 therms, resulting in a reduction of more than 3,000 tons of CO2.
For more information on Xcel Energy’s energy solutions, visit Business Savings (xcelenergy.com).
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