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Hotels
“While benefiting from the revenue we derive from the program, we are most proud of our role in preventing widespread blackouts in our community.”
- Bill Michell, Director of Engineering, Marriott Marquis
"Over the past couple of years, Park South has earned thousands of dollars simply for making best efforts at reducing power…When a call to reduce power comes, we simply run our generator and also reduce power wherever we can without disrupting our guests in any manner… We are grateful for the opportunity to participate and would recommend the program to any other hotel or large energy user in the New York City area."
- John Taft, Owner, Park South Hotel, Manhattan, NY
“As a Financial Controller of the Sherry-Netherland, my goal is simple. To create the most comfortable and pleasing environment possible for the guests of my hotel, while at the same time supervising the financial affairs of the hotel to the most beneficial balance possible. When I first came to Sherry-Netherland I was unfamiliar with the program Operation Save New York. Since then I have been met with patience, consideration of my time, and a professionalism and knowledge of their field that I have yet to see the rival. I have been impressed with how they treat their members…”
- Bernard Campbell, Financial Controller, The Sherry-Netherland Hotel, New York, NY
“Our Hotel, Le Parker Meridien New York, is benefiting tremendously from your program...
When we are called on, during a shortage or for a drill, we make reductions in lighting and air conditioning load. Our housekeeping staff attends to these tasks during their morning rounds through the guestrooms and I over see the temperature adjustments in common areas... I would recommend your Operation: save New York program to other hotels... The program is easy to follow and we received payments after each period that we are enrolled...”
- Tim Phillips, Dir. of Engineering Operations, Le Parker Meridien Hotel, New York, NY
“We have participated in numerous winters and summer periods of Operation Save New York, and would like to express our continued satisfaction with your energy conservation program... The program helps the community and electric grid of New York, while providing an additional source of revenue for our hotel...”
- Mark Voros, Director of Engineering, Holiday Inn, LaGuardia Airport, Corona, NY
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Manufacturers
"On behalf of Steinway & Sons, I wish to thank you for your assistance and support related to our participation in the ECS Energy Curtailment Program…Your professional assistance…has been very much welcomed. I also appreciate your personable approach to our business partnership."
- Bill Rigos, Facility Manager, VP & Controller, Steinway & Sons, Long Island City, NY
"My company, Madelaine Chocolate Novelties, has participated in your demand response program for the past two years. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for helping us save on energy costs."
- Norman Gold, Vice President, Madelaine Chocolate Novelties, Inc., Rockaway Beach, NY
"When I first signed up to Energy Curtailment Specialists, I was a little skeptical that we can actually receive a rebate just for saving electricity. ...Today Crystal received a check for over $5,000 which entirely wiped out any skeptic thoughts I had earlier. Today Crystal is a proud supporter of ECS…"
- Steve Chen, Executive VP, Crystal Window & Door Systems, Flushing, NY
"4C Foods Corp. has been participating in your "Operation Save NY" energy curtailment program for the past 3 years… It has provided us with previously unaccounted for revenues simply for cutting back on our energy usage… a few hours per year"
- Wayne Celauro, VP, 4C Foods Corporation, Brooklyn, NY
"High energy costs can typically be out of our control yet your program offers us an opportunity to offset these circumstances without incurring additional expense and with little or no impact on daily operations…Confident that other organizations would benefit tremendously from your Curtailment Program, I…without hesitation encourage their participation."
- Jay Baum, VP Manufacturing, Kruysman-Redweld, Long Island City, NY
"…Thank you for your assistance and support related to our participation in the ECS Energy Curtailment Program…ECS has always provided complete and timely program payments. Program participation does not present any meaningful impact on our operations, especially due to the prior day notice of any event."
- Jim Mills, Director of Engineering, Allied Frozen Storage, Buffalo & Brockport, NY
"…We were very critical of the program at the beginning, thinking that the program was too good to be true…But all those suspicions went away when you sent us our first check…We absolutely love the program and would strongly recommend it to any company considering it."
- June Caputo, Vice President/Controller, Brenner Paper Products, Glendale, NY
"Rainbow Polybag Co., Inc. receives valuable revenue from ECS related to our participation in this program… you bring an open communications and personable approach to our business partnership."
- Suzan Harmanoglu, Owner, Rainbow Polybag Company, Inc., Brooklyn, NY
The revenue that Unifrax receives from our participation in this program helps to maintain our competitive position in our industry…Communication on curtailment events has been effectively handled within very short time frames…I feel confident that other firms would benefit considerably from such a business relationship as we have."
- John Pilecki, VP Engineering, Unifrax Corporation, Niagara Falls, NY
“I wanted to express our gratitude for running such a worthwhile program. This past summer was one of the worst in memory. Power outages and the massive heat wave wreaked havoc on businesses and communities alike… Rarely do we ever see a program which involves benefits on every side of the equation and no disadvantages of “hitches”. I strongly recommend your program…”
- John Bennett, Chief Financial Officer, Biodex Medical systems, Inc., Shirley, NY
Vishay Intertechnology. Inc. wishes to thank you for providing us an opportunity to participate in the “Operation Save New York” program… We have found your organization to be professional and very helpful. Involvement in the program is straightforward. Your advance emails containing updates and advisories provide ample time to prepare for possible events. Your review of performance following an event is also helpful…”
- Phil Balducci, Director of Operations, VISHAY Intertechnology. Inc., Westbury, NY
"Our enrollment in the ECS Curtailment Program has enabled our company to both support power grid reliability while providing a significant bottom line benefit. This effort has allowed Wenner Bread to capitalize on its flexibility to reduce demand at peak periods without substantial risk to productivity or staff and devoid of any additional expense...”
- Wenner Bread Products, Inc., Bayport, NY
"Precious Plate receives valuable revenue from ECS related to our participation in this program. We receive our payments from ECS on a timely basis. We find that it is not difficult to maintain participation in this program. The ECS team has demonstrated a very high degree of professionalism and knowledge...”
- Mark Oakey, Facilities Manager, Precious Plate, Inc., Niagara Falls, NY
"CERES has been in your program for the past 3 or 4 years... Our experience has been tremendous and rewarding, both financially and in terms of meeting our civic responsibility. Thank you for the opportunity. I strongly and confidently endorse ECS and its energy curtailment program.”
- Michael Lynch, Plant Manager, CERES Crystal Industries, Inc., Niagara Falls , NY
"Centerra Wine Company of Constellation Brands, Inc. and all their subsidiaries are responsible for producing some of the world's finest wine products... By manipulating air conditioning, non-critical winemaking processes, and controlling chillers for a few hours during curtailments, our Winery maximizes electric savings and receives a new source of revenue. I would fully support and endorse ECS... ”
- Charles Meyn, P.E., Director of Engineering, Centerra Wine Company, Canandaigua, NY
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Nursing Centers
“It’s easy for our hospital to flip over to generator power with day-ahead notice. We experience no interruption to our patients’ and staff’s activities.”
- Douglas Failla, St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children
“[Our] network of 48 sub-acute care and rehabilitation facilities... announced the launch of a new contract with ECS... an innovative opportunity for NYHCA facility members to access a distinctive program... our members will take full advantage of this contract opportunity in attempt to generate other sources of revenue for their respective operations.”
- John Hall, Manager, Member Services of New York Health Care Alliance
"We offer this testimonial to (ECS) as a reflection of our utmost satisfaction with your program. Simply by reducing our electricity usage a few hours per year and running our on-site generator, we are able to help out the City, State and receive compensation for doing so…I confidently endorse ECS"
- Edward Joskow, DeWitt Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
"We have no cost in the program, whatsoever – we just run our generator a couple times over the year, when we're called on. We can even incorporate our own generator tests into the program by holding them towards the end of each month. If you have a generator, there is no reason not to join this program – you might as well get paid for something you're already doing every month."
- Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility, Queens (Bernie Froehlich, Eng. Dir.)
"...thank you for your support and assistance... New York Community Hospital has been enrolled for the last few periods and our experience has been very favorable... we have earned significant dollars while protecting the city from a blackout..."
- Ismael Fontanez, Senior Vice President Facilities, New York Community Hospital, Brooklyn, NY
" The New York Health Care Alliance (NYHCA), a network of 48 sub-acute care and rehabilitation facilities located in the New York metropolitan area, announced the launch of a new contract with Energy Curtailment Specialists (ECS), the largest administrator of electricity demand response programs in the United States. This agreement represents an innovative opportunity for NYHCA facility members to access a distinctive program led by the largest and most well respected energy demand response company in the industry. I am certain that our members will take full advantage of this contract opportunity in attempts to generate other sources of revenue for their respective operations."
- New York Health Care Alliance, NYC (John Hall, Manager, Member Services)
"It is helpful to be kept apprised and to know ahead-of-time when the electrical network grid will potentially experience instability... The program's financial incentive proves to be advantageous as well. Keep up the good work and please keep us abreast of any other energy saving techniques that are developed in the future."
- Tony Renteria, Director of Engineering, Methodist Church Home for the Aged, Bronx, NY
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Property Management
"We are convinced that it is because of your great efforts, skill, and advice, that we were able to accomplish the success that we did with the energy curtailment program… We applaud your firm for being at the forefront of this emerging and important industry… On a personal note, I would like to say that it has truly been a pleasure working with you… I cannot think of another firm, in any industry, that I have had a better experience working with than yours."
- Joshua London, VP, Glenwood Management Corporation, Manhattan, NY
"We are thankful for the opportunity that we have had to participate in this program, and would recommend participation to other property managers and owners throughout the city… Again, simply for exercising best efforts, we are paid significant dollars…"
- Matthew Engel, Vice President, Langsam Property Services Corp.
"On behalf of BLDG Management Co., Inc… I would like to thank ECS for presenting us with the opportunity to participate in your energy program. Your company has been very helpful in education both myself and the individual on site superintendents on how they can maximize curtailment in an environment that does not negatively impact tenants."
- Mickey Napolitano, Vice President, BLDG Management Co., Inc.
"When our facility enrolled in your program, I did not realize the great benefit it would bring to us. It has alerted us to the need to do our part in helping the community while providing a source of revenue previously unavailable. I highly commend your company and all of your staff for your efforts to promote the conservation of energy and for your courtesy and professionalism. I sincerely recommend your program to others."
- SQL Goldman Investments LLC, New York, NY
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Schools/Universities
"The staff at ECS is extremely knowledgeable and consistently shows their professionalism and expertise in their field.”
- Stephen Brennan, Director of Maintenance & Operations, Pratt Institute
"It is not often that one gets the opportunity to do good and do well at the same time. The Energy Curtailment program is one of those… it enables Collegiate School to capitalize on its flexibility to reduce demand at peak periods not only to save on energy usage, but garner additional revenue from demand reduction without substantial risk to productivity, staff or student comfort or exposure to additional expense..."
- Mark Gordon, Plant Director, Collegiate School, Manhattan, NY
"The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a member of your load-shedding program, "Operation Save New York". For our service to the grid during times of electrical need, we earn a stream of revenue which we receive twice a year. Three of our buildings are involved through reducing lights, air conditioning and some motors for a few hours on only a few occasions during the year. Our participation has not inconvenienced our campus…I am a supporter…"
- Roger Tooze, The Cooper Union College, Manhattan, NY
"Some time ago our school, Holy Cross High School, enrolled in your energy reduction program. When a call for energy curtailment comes from ECS we try our best to reduce the use of equipment that requires a lot of electricity (e. g. lighting) where possible. In exchange for trying our best, ECS pays us for participating. Moreover, by getting involved in the program we are grateful to know that we are doing our part to assist the State of New York in avoiding blackouts."
- Br. David Turmel, csc, Comptroller, Holy Cross High School
"I just wanted to send a quick letter to say thank you for giving our facility the opportunity to participate in your program. It is not very often that we come across ways to make money AND help contribute to the community. This is a great program, a great concept, and a great opportunity to take advantage of our ability to reduce electricity usage a few hours per year."
- Rabbi Chaim Milworm, Administrator, Bais Yaakov Academy, Brooklyn, NY
"I recommend the 'Operation Save New York' energy program to other educational institutions and organizations. Polytechnic University is proud to be part of a force helping to avoid blackouts in New York City. We have found the program to be straight forward and of good value – supplementing our budget for only a few hours of electric reduction per year."
- Annie Carino, Director of Facilities Management, Polytechnic University, Brooklyn, NY
"Our participation in your Energy Curtailment Program has been an unqualified success for our school. The revenue we receive provides an extra income to offset the ever increasing energy costs…I want to thank you personally and Energy Curtailment Specialists for bringing us into your program…"
- Brother Joseph Rocco, President, Msgr. McClancy High School, Elmhurst, NY
"I just wanted to let you know how much our school appreciates ECS' Operation Save NY program. The only thing we are asked to do is to make our best efforts at reducing what we use—and this is only for a few hours on a few days out of the year…thank you for the opportunity to make a difference and for paying us for our commitment to not use electricity if called upon…"
- St. Adalbert School, Elmhurst (Sister Kathleen)
"Your program has given us the opportunity to be part of a force helping our community manage electric needs with actual supply. For our role, we receive a compensation, which is allocated to school budgetary needs. There are no hidden fees for our participation, making this program a win-win opportunity for all players."
- Stella Maris High School, Rockaway Park (Sister Kathleen Kane)
"The Energy Curtailment Program has not interrupted our education process, which is our number one priority. The payments have helped us immensely with the soaring energy costs of today…I would like to thank you for introducing us to this program and would like to recommend your program to other organizations."
- St. Camillus School, Rockaway Park (Sister Agnes White, Principal)
"I wanted to praise you and your company because, frankly, you deserve it! After millions of our school's dollars have gone to electric companies over the years, we are finally getting money back for the time we spend not using electric! Eight of our schools are members in your program. I wish you success in your business and want to help you make other schools and businesses aware of this opportunity of being rewarded for saving electricity."
- Mozes Greenfeld, United Talmudical Academy (8 Schools), Brooklyn, NY
" Ramaz School wished to compliment ECS for it's energy curtailment program. The program is a terrific fit for our school since it provides us with previously unaccounted-for revenue. Your program allows us to use our electricity to our favor. I do not hesitate for a moment in supporting ECS' program…"
- Benjamin Brown, CAO, Ramaz School & Ramaz Upper School, Manhattan, NY
"At a time when energy costs continue to rise and the larger energy users appear to stress that there are no ways to off-set those increasing costs, your program provides actual cash revenue without the red tape or hitches usually attached to "Energy Programs". When we are called to curtail power, we try our best to do everything and anything we can to help out the situation…Thank you for allowing us to enroll in your program. Keep the checks rolling!!!"
- Jacob Joselit, Beth Jacob of Boro Park, Brooklyn, NY
"I would like to express our satisfaction with your program "Operation Save New York." The program gave us the opportunity to be part of a force helping our community to manage electric needs…For our role, we received a compensation, which is allocated to school budgetary needs. I highly recommend your program."
- Rabbi Abraham Shor, Prospect Park Yeshiva, Brooklyn, NY
"The Spence School was one of Operation Save New York's first members in the field of education. We believe strongly in your program and its goal to keep the statewide electric system working properly during times of uncertainty.
Your demand response program is extremely needed in our area - especially after the major electric shortage we faced last summer, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power for days across New York City, Long Island and Wenchester."
- Gordon Jensen, Director of Facilities, The Spence School, New York, NY
"We are happy to be of service to our community and to receive a payment for being in this program
.Your day-ahead notice of tests allowed us enough time to organize what we will be able to shut off, such as lights, freezers, air conditioners and computers. The new Conservation Plan binder will supply us with other ideas of how to conserve... Thank you again for bringing this program to us. "
- St. Mary Ann Carotenuto, CSJ, Maintenance Supervisor, The Mary Louis Academy, Jamaica Estates, NY
"I highly recommend the "Operation Save New York" Program... "Operation Save New York" Program is perfect for schools..."
- Rev. Msgr. Michael Hardiman , RC Diocese of Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY
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Other
“We are happy to be part of something so positive. With electric demands on the rise every year and stagnant supply, we can expect these problems to continue into the future, and we will play whatever role we can in the meantime.”
- Robert Santoriello, Superintendent, Greenlawn Water District
“ECS’ program is a very good fit for our facility and we found the enrollment process to be surprisingly simple.”
- Aarti Comstock, Partner Alliance Program, Xand Corporation
“We are convinced that it is because of your great efforts, skill and advice, that we were able to accomplish the success that we did with the energy program… We applaud your firm for being at the forefront of this emerging and important industry…”
- Joshua London, Vice President, Glenwood Management Corporation
"CardWorks has had an extremely favorable experience working with ECS. We reviewed the options of other demand response programs, and after careful deliberation, decided to go with ECS based on your experience and the longevity of your program compared to others...
Overall, it is surprising that the process of enrolling and participating has been painless. It has been a pleasure working with you and your staff and I feel that we are valued clients from the personal attention we receive.”
- Manuel Rivera, Facility Director, Cardholder Management Services, Woodbury, NY
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