USA Waste & Recycling is in the business of meeting their customers' waste and recycling needs in a way that protects the environment. So, it is only natural they bring that same focus to their own operations teaming up with our energy efficiency experts to reduce their energy use. Here's what it takes for our energy efficiency experts to turn USA Waste & Recycling's 8,000-square-foot warehouse in Hatfield into an energy efficient workspace.
"Better insulation is going to provide the customer with better comfort," according to Eversource Energy Efficiency Consultant Kim Kiernan. "Increasing the amount of insulation in a building is one of the easiest ways to achieve energy efficiency savings. It will lower their heating bills and the overall weatherization will keep them more comfortable in the winter and the summer months."
The work begins with ripping out wet, animal-damaged insulation lining the roof and walls.
"They had some very minimal layers of insulation that had been infested by animals and water damage from when the roof had leaked," Eversource Contractor Chris Trotta explains about the challenge of sealing up this warehouse.
After tearing out the old insulation, the walls must be clean for the new, state-of-the-art foam insulation to stick. The foam is twice as efficient in keeping the building warm in winter and cool in the summer. Our contractor, Advanced Energy, also applies a coat of fire-retardant paint for added protection to the foam.
The foam is twice as efficient in keeping the building warm in winter and cool in the summer. Our contractor, Advanced Energy, also applies a coat of fire-retardant paint for added protection to the foam.
"Instead of rolling-in insulation and climbing up and down ladders this is so much easier," said Advanced Energy President Jennifer Quinn. "We've streamlined the process and it's much more efficient."
As USA Waste & Recycling pursues sustainable solutions to waste and recycling in the 21st century, our technical expertise and ability to adapt to a company's specific needs is an important asset in their mission to reduce their impact on the environment and better manage energy use at their own facility.
"Efficiency, innovation and sustainability are the guiding principles at our company," said Frank Antonacci, USA Waste & Recycling COO. "So, our partnership with Eversource and their energy efficiency experts is a great fit with outstanding customer care and highly trained, knowledgeable professionals helping us bring that same focus we have for our customers to our own operations."
We provide the incentives, access to zero-interest loans, and make sure the calculations are accurate so that making smart, long-term business decisions will also pay dividends for a more sustainable future. By leveraging these benefits, USA Waste & Recycling is helping improve service for their customers and keeping business thriving.
