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Facility Innovations Group is thrilled to announce our selection as a finalist for the 2024 Reuter’s Events Energy Transition Awards.
Our Total Energy Management Solution (TEMS) has been recognized in the Technology Whitespace category, highlighting innovative technology that facilitates the energy transition.
TEMS enables Commercial and Industrial companies to decarbonize through comprehensive sustainability roadmaps, identifying the optimal combination of Energy Conservation Measures and Renewable Solutions for each facility and streamlining implementation through a single point of contact.
We congratulate all finalists and extend our appreciation to Reuter's Events for their dedication to recognizing and promoting green innovation.
Our Total Energy Management Solution (TEMS) has been recognized in the Technology Whitespace category, highlighting innovative technology that facilitates the energy transition.
TEMS enables Commercial and Industrial companies to decarbonize through comprehensive sustainability roadmaps, identifying the optimal combination of Energy Conservation Measures and Renewable Solutions for each facility and streamlining implementation through a single point of contact.
We congratulate all finalists and extend our appreciation to Reuter's Events for their dedication to recognizing and promoting green innovation.
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Reuters Events
2024 Global Energy Transition Award
2024 Global Energy Transition Award
I had one of those aha! moments. I realized that no single energy efficiency solution really solved the emerging challenge of carbon footprint reduction.
Chris LeVeck
Founder and CEO
Founder and CEO
Our Total Energy Management Solution is a Technology Whitespace Finalist
Our team has expanded with the addition of Eric Frazier as the Director of Project Development.
His innovative perspective will help us spread our decarbonization and energy-saving message to a wider audience. We are thrilled to welcome him aboard!
Eric has a successful track record of delivering the best solutions for his clients' business goals. With his expertise, we are confident he can help us reach companies nationwide in need of comprehensive sustainability roadmaps.
Eric has served as Senior Account Executive at both Reachdesk and Sendoso, where he helped over 75 companies achieve impressive response rates and establish more memorable brands. Additionally, as Enterprise Sales Director at Encapture Eric has assisted countless clients in streamlining their workflows and increasing profitability through the implementation of AI-assisted document processing.
Connect with Eric today to learn more about how we create and implement comprehensive pathways to sustainability!
His innovative perspective will help us spread our decarbonization and energy-saving message to a wider audience. We are thrilled to welcome him aboard!
Eric has a successful track record of delivering the best solutions for his clients' business goals. With his expertise, we are confident he can help us reach companies nationwide in need of comprehensive sustainability roadmaps.
Eric has served as Senior Account Executive at both Reachdesk and Sendoso, where he helped over 75 companies achieve impressive response rates and establish more memorable brands. Additionally, as Enterprise Sales Director at Encapture Eric has assisted countless clients in streamlining their workflows and increasing profitability through the implementation of AI-assisted document processing.
Connect with Eric today to learn more about how we create and implement comprehensive pathways to sustainability!
New HIRE ANNOUCEMENT
Eric Frazier
Director of Project Development
Director of Project Development
Founder and CEO Chris LeVeck joined panelists Sam Alsaheb, Andrew Barth, Steve Campbell and Allison Coldewey to discuss budget and strategy challenges facing brokers.
EVENT
TEPA Dallas Meeting
April 2023
April 2023
Business View Magazine interviewed our Founder and CEO, Chris LeVeck, for its first publication of 2023. Chris outlines the challenges facing companies with decarbonization and cost-saving needs and his inspiration for the holistic approach to energy management at the core of Facility Innovations Group's unique process.
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Business View Magazine
January 2023
January 2023
We are pleased to announce the hiring of Jeremie Branton MBA, PMP, TECL, as Senior Project Manager.
Jeremie has over 17 years of experience in commercial and utility-scale solar PV projects. He founded and owned Louisiana's first state-licensed solar EPC contractor, Freedom Power, LLC, which was the #115-ranked solar power contractor in the U.S. by Solar Power World (2013), with more than 1,200 complete projects across four states.
At M.A. Mortenson, Jeremie supervised the electrical installation of solar farms up to 180 Megawatts capacity in South Carolina, with warranty and punch list work for seven 350 Megawatt solar farms in Utah. He also designed an innovative dc collection wire harness and managed the startup of a facility to manufacture it, saving Mortenson over $5 million per year. His extensive knowledge of workflow efficiency practices includes the development of Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) and critical task training videos for large-scale solar PV projects.
Jeremie has over 17 years of experience in commercial and utility-scale solar PV projects. He founded and owned Louisiana's first state-licensed solar EPC contractor, Freedom Power, LLC, which was the #115-ranked solar power contractor in the U.S. by Solar Power World (2013), with more than 1,200 complete projects across four states.
At M.A. Mortenson, Jeremie supervised the electrical installation of solar farms up to 180 Megawatts capacity in South Carolina, with warranty and punch list work for seven 350 Megawatt solar farms in Utah. He also designed an innovative dc collection wire harness and managed the startup of a facility to manufacture it, saving Mortenson over $5 million per year. His extensive knowledge of workflow efficiency practices includes the development of Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) and critical task training videos for large-scale solar PV projects.
New HIRE ANNOUCEMENT
Jeremie Branton MBA, PMP, TECL
Senior Project Manager
Senior Project Manager
As founder and CEO of Facility Innovations Group, Chris has long shared the TEPA Sustainability Committee’s mission of making green solutions accessible to all businesses. We are honored that Chris has been appointed to The Energy Professionals Association (TEPA) Sustainability Committee, where he will help suppliers, brokers and affiliates best meet the growing demand for renewable and energy efficiency services.
Chris LeVeck has been appointed to the TEPA Sustainability Committee
Facility Innovations Group is delighted to announce the hiring of Jessica Lorentz as Energy Engineering Advisor.
Jessica has over 20 years of experience in comprehensive energy engineering, most recently as a senior engineer at Eaton Corporation and Bolder Energy (formerly Upkeep Energy). Jessica’s accomplishments are extensive and diverse, demonstrating a wide range of expertise that includes modeling, commissioning, retro-commissioning, short-term monitoring and trending, renewable energy analysis, daylighting, measurement and verification, LEEDTM, green building practices, greenhouse gas emission reductions and economic analysis.
Jessica has over 20 years of experience in comprehensive energy engineering, most recently as a senior engineer at Eaton Corporation and Bolder Energy (formerly Upkeep Energy). Jessica’s accomplishments are extensive and diverse, demonstrating a wide range of expertise that includes modeling, commissioning, retro-commissioning, short-term monitoring and trending, renewable energy analysis, daylighting, measurement and verification, LEEDTM, green building practices, greenhouse gas emission reductions and economic analysis.
New advisor announcement
Jessica Lorentz PE, CEM, BCxP, LEED AP
Energy Engineering Advisor
Energy Engineering Advisor
Currently, the Tolleson Distribution Center is beginning Stage 4 (Construct), with all materials delivered to the job site. Construction will start once all energy connection agreements are made with the local utility.
project update
QuikTrip Distribution Center
Tolleson Arizona
Tolleson Arizona
Facility Innovations Group is very pleased to announce the hire of Brian Cardinal into our Operations team.
As one of the key facilitators of our proprietary “Total Energy Management System”, Brian has deep knowledge of our open-book project management, energy auditing, vendor integration, and report generation procedures—the workflows that allow Facility Innovations Group to offer multiple solutions as a single point of contact.
With 20+ years of operational experience, including 10 years as VP of Operations for LeVeck Lighting Products, Inc. and 5 as Director of Operations at the Kern Group, Brian’s expertise is a valuable part of our recent expansion to meet a fast-growing clientele.
As one of the key facilitators of our proprietary “Total Energy Management System”, Brian has deep knowledge of our open-book project management, energy auditing, vendor integration, and report generation procedures—the workflows that allow Facility Innovations Group to offer multiple solutions as a single point of contact.
With 20+ years of operational experience, including 10 years as VP of Operations for LeVeck Lighting Products, Inc. and 5 as Director of Operations at the Kern Group, Brian’s expertise is a valuable part of our recent expansion to meet a fast-growing clientele.
New HIRE ANNOUCEMENT
Brian Cardinal
Operations
Operations
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We are proud to announce the hire of Justin Forand as Vice President, Engineering.
Justin brings 24+ years of experience as a senior energy engineer, including 16 years at Siemens. In this time of fast growth for Facility Innovations Group, we welcome Justin’s depth of leadership and vision in the field of energy contracting and implementation. His many years of experience managing diverse crews of engineering specialists is a perfect fit for our all-in, wholistic approach to energy solutions.
Justin brings 24+ years of experience as a senior energy engineer, including 16 years at Siemens. In this time of fast growth for Facility Innovations Group, we welcome Justin’s depth of leadership and vision in the field of energy contracting and implementation. His many years of experience managing diverse crews of engineering specialists is a perfect fit for our all-in, wholistic approach to energy solutions.
New HIRE ANNOUCEMENT
Justin Forand PE, CEM, LEED
Vice President, Engineering
Vice President, Engineering
We are proud to announce the hire of Jeff Prutsman as President & COO.
Jeff brings 30+ years experience across all aspects of solar PV and solar thermal systems, as well as invaluable experience as the builder of two multi-million-dollar solar companies.
As a white-glove provider of comprehensive strategies ranging from incremental upgrades to innovative customized energy solutions, Facility Innovations Group is pleased to have the benefit of Jeff’s experience with thousands of energy system projects, as well as his deep knowledge of projects system planning and design, easement negotiations, land acquisition, construction cost estimating, economic feasibility analysis & project construction supervision.
Jeff brings 30+ years experience across all aspects of solar PV and solar thermal systems, as well as invaluable experience as the builder of two multi-million-dollar solar companies.
As a white-glove provider of comprehensive strategies ranging from incremental upgrades to innovative customized energy solutions, Facility Innovations Group is pleased to have the benefit of Jeff’s experience with thousands of energy system projects, as well as his deep knowledge of projects system planning and design, easement negotiations, land acquisition, construction cost estimating, economic feasibility analysis & project construction supervision.
New HIRE ANNOUCEMENT
Jeff Prutsman
President and Chief Operating Officer
President and Chief Operating Officer
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