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©Copyright 2012 B Lab. All rights reservedAbout Practical Energy Solutions
Practical Energy Solutions, established in March of 2006, is a privately owned partnership located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Paul Spiegel, P.E., LEED AP is the President and Founder of the company and is a licensed engineer, LEED Accredited Professional, adjunct professor of engineering at Temple University, renowned speaker, and a 26 year veteran of the construction industry in the Greater Philadelphia region. Paul has recruited a talented and passionate team to execute the mission of Practical Energy Solutions: to provide common sense solutions for reducing energy consumption and costs. The business operates as an independent consultant for clients so there is no conflict of interest on any recommended efficiency and conservation measures.
We are committed to many of the same socially responsible business principals that have been identified by B Lab as core values for B Corporations.
Our primary areas of business can be broken down into three areas:
• Energy Consulting
o Energy Audits
o Building Simulation Modeling and Benchmarking
o Energy Plan Strategy Development and Implementation
• Energy Education & Awareness
o Energy Behavior
o Reporting
o Training
• Technical Advisor
o Energy Programs (Stimulus, Rebate, and Loan)
o Energy Projects
o Feasibility Studies
The Change We Seek®
Our Mission is to drive down energy consumption and costs for property owners, managers, and tenants in government, commercial, academic, and industrial/manufacturing markets. We provide independent non-biased advice and consultation customized for each client. We are budget minded, in that we seek solutions that are beneficial well beyond our fee. We are mindful of the challenges of sustainability and what it means to have a positive impact our environment, businesses, and people.
Founding B Corporation
Practical Energy Solutions
- Industry: Energy Efficiency & Consulting
- Product/Services: Energy Management, Energy Conservation, Building Evaluations Services
- Location: West Chester, PA
- Ownership: Private
- http://www.practicalenergy.net
Summary:
Certified: October 2007| Points Earned | % Points Available | |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability » | 10.1 | 68% |
| Employees » | 30.6 | 51% |
| Consumers » | 42.5 | 100% |
| Community » | 20.7 | 46% |
| Environment » | 10.6 | 53% |
| Composite B Score | 114.5 |
- >80 out of 200 is eligible for certification
- >60% points available = Area of excellence
Highlights:
From B Impact AssessmentEnvironment: >10% reduction in carbon footprint last year; >50% of printed materials made with sustainable/recycled materials
Employees: 100% of employees reimbursed for continuing education; All employees paid living wage; >6% of profits included in profit sharing plan
Community: Offers employees 20+ hrs/yr paid time off to volunteer; >40% of expenditures directed toward local suppliers; >20% of suppliers are located in low-income communities; >10% of profits donated to charities
Consumers: 100% of services help consumers reduce their environmental impact