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December 2008

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 17, 2008

 
Village of Hazel Crest promises to sharply reduce their energy bills with new sustainable energy plan crafted with Utilivate Technologies.

(Chicago) –Utilivate Technologies, LLC (Utilivate) announced today that the Village of Hazel Crest has formally adopted a new Sustainable Energy Plan initiated at Utilivate’s 3-Step Sustainable Energy Planning (SEP) Workshop held earlier this year. Utilivate’s workshop program, sponsored by the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), has been proven effective in sharply reducing energy expenditures for organizations throughout Illinois.

A key goal of the workshop program is to engage and empower participants to take control of their energy dollars to achieve both immediate and sustained cost savings. By completing the sustainable energy planning process, formally adopting the resultant sustainable energy plan, and implementing suggested action steps, the Village of Hazel Crest is serving as a real role model for municipalities and other organizations in the state striving to be “Green”.

Marlon McClinton, President & CEO of Utilivate Technologies, stated, “The Village of Hazel Crest has provided real leadership in energy conservation by adopting a formal sustainable energy plan at the highest level of municipal government.” Joseph G. Bertrand, Jr., Liaison to the Mayor, emphasized, “We are pleased that the Village of Hazel Crest Board recognized the value and benefits of sustainable energy planning as we strive to take control of our energy dollars. As a Green community, the Village of Hazel Crest is proud to provide an example of environmental stewardship for other municipalities throughout the state”.


About Utilivate Technologies, LLC

Utilivate Technologies, LLC is a management consulting and training firm based in Downtown Chicago. Utilivate provides actionable, energy management and strategic management/marketing services to businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and government agencies. Utilivate’s management/marketing solutions target new product, service, and business development. Utilivate also manages ongoing programs, projects, and other strategic initiatives for clients.


Business Contact for Photos/Interviews/Additional Information:
Utilivate Technologies, LLC
203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2100
Chicago, Illinois 60601
312.558.1685

mmcclinton@utilivate.com
www.utilivate.com

Register online for our next everydayMBA® 3-Step SEP Workshop Program starting January 22nd and 29th 2009: https://www.utilivate.com/sep-registration


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 18, 2008


Workshops, sponsored by the State of Illinois, ComEd, and Ameren, help manufacturers and public sector organizations to sharply reduce their energy bills.

(Chicago) –Utilivate Technologies, LLC (Utilivate) announced today that it is working in partnership with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), ComEd, and Ameren Illinois Utilities to provide Illinois manufacturers, commercial enterprises, and public sector organizations energy cost optimization planning and implementation services. Utilivate will apply its proprietary 3-Step Sustainable Energy Planning (SEP) Workshop program proven effective in sharply reducing energy expenditures for organizations throughout the United States.

DCEO, ComEd, and Ameren will underwrite over 90% of the total $5,500 program cost for the first 15 companies that register for the program; organizations who sign up pay only $500.

It is the goal of the 3-Step SEP workshop and implementation services to engage and empower participants to take control of their energy dollars and achieve immediate and sustained energy cost savings. 

Step 1 -- SEP workshop provides powerful new tools to reduce energy consumption, improve energy efficiency, and maximize avoided energy costs. 

Step 2 -- Utilivate’s staffs of energy experts provide 25 hours of “hands on” consulting and coaching support to implement energy conservation measures. 

Step 3-- Three to six months after the initial workshop, a networking session allows participants to share lessons learned and best adoption strategies.

It is the goal of the workshop to engage and empower participants to take control of their energy dollars to achieve immediate and sustained cost savings. This six hour educational workshop will be held at South Suburban College in Oak Forest, Illinois on January 22nd and Heartland Community College in Normal, Illinois on January 29, 2009.

Marlon McClinton, President & CEO of Utilivate Technologies, stated, “The workshop is specifically targeted towards senior managers that will be responsible for supporting the creation and effective implementation of a company-wide energy plan and the individual who has day-to-day responsibility for managing the company’s energy spending. Teams of up to three people can attend the workshop”.

McClinton added “We work in full partnership with company teams to identify, prioritize, target, and implement high-impact energy conservation opportunities. Past participants reported reducing their total energy spend by, on average, 27% using the 3-Step Program.” Wayne Hartel, Energy Program Specialist at DCEO, emphasized, “DCEO is proud to be part of this unique collaboration and partnership between private and public organizations to help businesses and public sector organizations throughout Illinois take control of their energy dollars and, thereby, focus on the success of their core business”.

About Utilivate Technologies, LLC
Utilivate Technologies, LLC is a management consulting and training firm based in Downtown Chicago. Utilivate provides actionable, energy management and strategic management/marketing services to businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and government agencies. Utilivate’s management/marketing solutions target new product, service, and business development. Utilivate also manages ongoing programs, projects, and other strategic initiatives for clients.


Business Contact for Photos/Interviews/Additional Information:
Utilivate Technologies, LLC
203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2100
Chicago, Illinois 60601
312.558.1685

mmcclinton@utilivate.com
www.utilivate.com

Register online: https://www.utilivate.com/sep-registration

 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 24, 2010


(Chicago) –Utilivate Technologies, LLC (Utilivate) announced today its President & CEO, Marlon McClinton, participated in a University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Engineering Career Day program on January 23, 2010. The annual Career Prep Day was designed to provide UIC students with the tools to navigate a tight job market. The program was sponsored by the College of Engineering Alumni Association (EAA) and the Engineering Career Center.

McClinton served as a Mentor for several students critiquing their job hunting, interviewing, and communication skills. Further, McClinton helped students to deconstruct their resumes and identify, highlight, and communicate their unique skills and capabilities that can add real value to future employers. McClinton stated, “I was thoroughly impressed by the junior and senior engineering students that I had an opportunity to mentor.” McClinton added, “As a UIC engineering alumni, it was extremely rewarding to use my management and leadership skills to advise engineering students as they prepare for a long and rewarding career.”


About Utilivate Technologies, LLC

Utilivate Technologies, LLC is an energy management, management consulting, and professional management firm based in Downtown Chicago. Utilivate provides actionable, energy management and strategic management/marketing services to businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and government agencies. Utilivate’s management/marketing solutions target new product, service, and business development. Utilivate also manages ongoing programs, projects, and other strategic initiatives for clients.


Business Contact for Photos/Interviews/Additional Information:
Utilivate Technologies, LLC
203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2100
Chicago, Illinois 60601
312.558.1685

info@utilivate.com
www.utilivate.com

 

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Utilivate Technologies, LLC
203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2100
Chicago, Illinois 60601

mmcclinton@utilivate.com
312.558.1685

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