Cleantech & Resource Efficiency Opportunities C4S: Air Quality Series June 21, 2012

1. Cleantech & Resource Efficiency OpportunitiesC4S: Air Quality SeriesJune 21, 2012

2. Changing Views of Sustainability & Energy • Modern view of sustainability treats resource utilization as an asset to be managed, rather than a cost center • CFO, COO, Marketing, Procurement – all have a vested interest in sustainability • Integration into business strategy, budgeting, forecasts creates business case for sustainable practices Lean Manufacturing Energy Price Hedge Product Stewardship Competitive Differentiator Business Continuity Raw Materials Cost Reduction

3. Resource Optimization • Measuring to Manage • Apparel manufacturer in Honduras save $400k/yr implementing metering to control wastewater treatment costs • Use only what you need, when you need it • Manufacturer of electronics components realized 180,000 kWh/yr and $30,000 annually by managing compressed air controls and setpoints • Implement solutions, track ongoing, and maintain the gain • Measurement & Verification is often overlooked in audit/assessment outcome and low hanging fruit is quick to re-grow

4. Renewable / Cleantech Opportunities • Opportunities for On-Site Renewable Deployment • Retail chain implements solar PV at dozens of facilities in the northeast, beating grid power pricing, securing 20 yr known power costs, and gets new roofs in the process. • Navigating renewable sourcing • Wheeling PA wind power across state lines, into local distribution, and to manufacturing facility in WVa • Competitively source over 700,000 MWh of RECs for a consumer products and electronics company