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November 11, 2011
(Chicago) - Utilivate Technologies, LLC (Utilivate) announced today that its President & CEO, Marlon McClinton, earned a Certificate of Completion for successfully completing the "Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) Course". The rigorous four-day training program is offered by the International Marina Institute, a subsidiary of Association of Marina Industries.
The Intermediate Marina Management course focused on marina operations, policies, and procedures. The instructors, marina management professionals and practitioners, addressed the topics of marina law and contracts, risk and liabilities, fire and emergency response planning, environmental management, health and safety compliance, human resource management, and customer service and marketing. Importantly, the IMM course is a required first step towards the highly recognized and coveted Certified Marina Manager (CMM) certification.
Marlon McClinton, President & CEO of Utilivate Technologies, stated, "The course was outstanding! A "dream team" of instructors provided inside information on successfully managing and leading a world-class marina facility and promises to positively impact our work with Westrec Marinas and the Chicago Park District." McClinton added, "The relationships established with classmates and industry leaders will be invaluable as I pursue the Certified Marina Manager credential."
About Utilivate Technologies, LLC
Utilivate Technologies, LLC is an energy management, management consulting, and home performance training firm headquartered 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. Utilivate uses state-of-the-art business practices, mastery of the innovation management process, e-business infrastructure, and an exceptional team of engineering and business experts in providing its management services.
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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November 7, 2011
(Chicago) - Utilivate Technologies, LLC (Utilivate) announced today that it's next State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) - sponsored energy initiative - - Sustainable Energy Planning (SEP) Workshop: Training & Implementation Program - - is scheduled to "kick-off" with a series of three workshops starting December 13, 2011. ComEd, Ameren Illinois - Electric Utilities, Ameren Illinois - Natural Gas Operations, Nicor, Peoples Gas, and North Shore Gas are also sponsors.
Utilivate's Whole-Enterprise™ Approach to sustainable energy management helps both private and public sector organizations achieve sustained energy cost reductions through its proven everydayMBAź Three-Step Program:
Step 1: The Sustainable Energy Planning Workshop provides powerful new tools to reduce energy consumption, improve energy efficiency, and maximize avoided energy costs. The SEP Workshop engages and empowers energy teams to create a sustainable energy management plan to ensure both immediate and long-term energy usage reductions.
Customized, on-site instruction is a program option for organizations that have participated in a prior SEP workshop; or, other organizations with both an existing sustainable energy plan and company-wide energy policy.
Step 2: Utilivate's staffs of energy experts provide implementation support through "hands on" consulting and coaching; including, identifying energy efficiency projects that qualify for electric and gas utility incentives, completing incentive applications, and performing project management/facilitation for specific energy performance upgrades or retrofits.
Step 3: A follow-up session allows participants to share lessons learned and success strategies to win incentive dollars; and, best industry practices regarding energy conservation.
Marlon McClinton, President & CEO of Utilivate Technologies, stated, "The workshop will help participants assess their current energy management practices as a starting point in creating a Sustainable Energy Plan for their company." McClinton added, "Each will leave with a template and preliminary plan to apply key information acquired from the workshop." Walter Roberson, Utilivate's Senior Project Manager and database expert states, "Further, an energy baseline and monthly energy reports will be generated for each organization and customized for key stakeholders from the CEO to office workers. Our energy experts will identify opportunities for energy efficiency incentives and help submit applications for both electric and gas projects." McClinton added, "Based on a survey of prior participants, 100% reported implementing recommendations from the program and achieving real energy savings; most earned energy efficiency incentive dollars. Demand for the program is high. However, space is available for only up to 37 companies; and, will fill up quickly."
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) will underwrite over 90% of overall program fees; each organization pays only $500. Three people can attend for this single organization fee of $500.
To learn more about program details, schedule, cost, and to register call 312.558.1685 or visit https://www.utilivate.com/sep-registration
About Utilivate Technologies, LLC
Utilivate Technologies, LLC is an energy management, management consulting, and professional management services 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
https://www.utilivate.com/sep-registration
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September 15, 2011
(Chicago) - Utilivate Technologies, LLC (Utilivate) announced today that it will host its 10th Anniversary "Thank You!" Reception on October 27, 2011 to celebrate its many customers and business partners. The event will be held at Utilivate's corporate headquarters in Downtown Chicago.
Utilivate will recognize its first customer - - Chicago Park District/Westrec Marinas - - and other customers and organizations that contributed to Utilivate's strong growth over the past ten years. Utilivate will use the event to introduce several new products and services specifically designed to meet the changing energy and business needs of its customer base.
Utilivate's management and expanding team of energy experts, professional engineers, database specialists, home performance trainers, and management consultants will be on hand to personally meet all guests.
Marlon McClinton, President & CEO of Utilivate Technologies, stated, "This 10th year anniversary reception will allow Utilivate to formally thank past and current customers and partners for ten years of service. I am particularly pleased that we've earned a 100% customer retention rate since our founding in 2001!" McClinton added, "Importantly, we are using this event to renew our commitment to the highest levels of customer service and satisfaction through the introduction of new, customer-centered products and services; and, staffing additions specifically designed to maximize operational excellence and customer responsiveness."
To learn more about the event, call 312.558.1685
or email Marlene Gathright at mgathright@utilivate.com
About Utilivate Technologies, LLC
Utilivate Technologies, LLC is an energy management, management consulting, and home performance training firm headquartered 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. Utilivate uses state-of-the-art business practices, mastery of the innovation management process, e-business infrastructure, and an exceptional team of engineering and business experts in providing its management services.
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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May 15, 2010
(Chicago) – Utilivate Technologies, LLC (Utilivate) announced
today that it will launch its next six-day intensive “BPI
Building Analyst Professional: Certification Training” program
on July 12, 2010.
Utilivate uses a “Whole-House” approach
to home performance, weatherization, and retrofit training - - Home
PWR™ - - through its proven Three-Step Program:
Step 1: BPI Building Analyst Professional
workshop provides “hands-on”, highly-interactive instruction.
Dynamic, expert presenters have literally years of experience in
building performance, energy management, and home retrofits.
Step 2: Comprehensive field training is performed
in actual homes with high-tech instruments; including, one-on-one
coaching and small group instruction.
Step 3: Participants are prepared to challenge
the BPI Building Analyst written and field exam.
The workshop enables a “fast track” path
to Building Analyst Professional certification and prepares participants
to beat and “leap frog” competitors. Further, the credentials
earned allow participants to join a select list of preferred, certified
contractors able to perform on federal Home Performance with Energy
Star® or “Cash for Caulkers” incentive programs
and Illinois, county, municipal, and utility residential energy
efficiency programs.
The Building Analyst Professional Certification Training
program targets 1) home contractors interested in expanding into
the rapidly growing home performance and weatherization field and
2) entrepreneurs, in other industries, looking to diversify into
GREEN markets. Further, the training program is well-suited for
unemployed or underemployed individuals seeking job security or
entrepreneurship in this fast growing GREEN-collar job sector. Importantly,
the course is designed for individuals with all levels of experience
and background.
Marlon McClinton, President & CEO of Utilivate
Technologies, stated, “We are proud to bring this outstanding
BPI-recognized training program to all communities in Illinois.
Training is based on building science principles and the ‘house-as-a-system’
approach. The whole-home assessment allows the Building Analyst
Professional to locate and diagnose problems at the source and prescribe
real solutions that not only improve energy efficiency and lower
utility bills, but also protect the homeowner’s comfort and
health and safety.” Wayne Dawson, Utilivate’s Senior
Project Manager and lead BPI instructor, adds, “ Utilivate’s
information-packed workshop includes all training material, checklists,
case studies, and other tools to support and ‘jump start’
participants’ home performance services.” McClinton
emphasized, however, that, “Space is available for only 16
individuals or companies; and, will fill up quickly.”
To learn more about BPI Building Analyst Professional
training program details, schedules, cost, and to register call
312.558.1685 or visit www.utilivate.com/Home-PWR
About Utilivate Technologies, LLC
Utilivate Technologies is a leading energy management services firm
headquartered in Downtown Chicago. Utilivate specializes in contractor
education, training, and certification and has worked with state
weatherization programs and electric and gas utilities throughout
the United States. Utilivate’s BPI trainers have years of
experience as home building contractors, remodelers, and energy
management professionals. Utilivate uses its “Whole-House”
approach to BPI Building Analyst Professional performance-based
training through its proven Home-PWR® Three-Step Program.
Business Contact for Photos/Interviews/Additional Information:
Utilivate Technologies, LLC
Home-PWR® Certification Training Program
203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2100
Chicago, Illinois 60601
312.558.1685
Home-PWR@utilivate.com
www.utilivate.com
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December 2008
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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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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