Energy Conference and Expo
Will Highlight Dunkirk Innovator
Mayville, NY -- Companies that produce energy efficient and "green" products, such as Dunkirk's ECR International, will be a major player in Chautauqua County's Second Annual Energy Conference and Expo, October 23rd and 24th.
Chautauqua County Executive Gregory J. Edwards and Energy Conference Chair/Organizer Doug Champ toured the company's Dunkirk facility September 30th.
ECR International, located at 85 Middle Road, Dunkirk, produces the freewatt® system, which is a home cogeneration system that makes electricity while heating a home and dramatically reducing both electric bills and carbon footprints.
The state of New York recently passed legislation that expands its current net-metering law to include residential micro-combined heat and power (micro-CHP) technologies like ECR’s freewatt® system.
Net metering enables customers to use the excess electricity they generate to offset their consumption over a specific billing period. Essentially, their electric meters will turn backward when they generate electricity in excess of their demand, resulting in a credit on their utility bill.
ECR International Regional Sales Manager Mark Belcher will be part of a panel entitled "freewatt® Micro-Combined Heat and Power Systems and other High Efficiency Home Heating Solutions for Home Owners" on Saturday, October 24 from 12:45 to 2 p.m. at Chautauqua Suites Meeting and Expo Center in Mayville.
"I am thrilled that ECR International, which took part in our inaugural Energy Conference and Expo, agreed to participate in this year's event," Edwards said.
ECR International was formed in June of 1999 out of a merger between The Utica Companies (Utica) and Dunkirk Radiator Corporation (Dunkirk). The Dunkirk plant also saw a recent increase of 25-30 salaried and union employees as part of their expansion.
The 2nd Annual Energy Conference and Expo at Chautauqua Suites kicks-off Friday, October 23 at 8:45 a.m. with the first two panels of the conference. The morning session will focus on residential energy, including panels on energy assistance programs and green energy.
On Saturday, October 24, simultaneous exhibits & panel discussions on Energy Use & Development Issues will begin at 9 a.m.
There is no charge to individuals interested in visiting the exhibits and attending the panel discussions. The CCIDA will be coordinating the conference and all exhibits.
For more information, contact the CCIDA at (716) 661-8900, or go to Chautauqua County.com.
Pictured, from left, Doug Champ, Gary Maternowski (freewatt® Assembly Technician), Fred Stern (freewatt® Assembly Technician), Greg Edwards, Ronald Passafaro (VP Sales & Marketing), Karl Mayer (freewatt® Business Development Manager)
e-mailed from Joel Keefer, executive assistant to Greg Edwards
Chautauqua County Executive Gregory J. Edwards and Energy Conference Chair/Organizer Doug Champ toured the company's Dunkirk facility September 30th.
ECR International, located at 85 Middle Road, Dunkirk, produces the freewatt® system, which is a home cogeneration system that makes electricity while heating a home and dramatically reducing both electric bills and carbon footprints.
The state of New York recently passed legislation that expands its current net-metering law to include residential micro-combined heat and power (micro-CHP) technologies like ECR’s freewatt® system.
Net metering enables customers to use the excess electricity they generate to offset their consumption over a specific billing period. Essentially, their electric meters will turn backward when they generate electricity in excess of their demand, resulting in a credit on their utility bill.
ECR International Regional Sales Manager Mark Belcher will be part of a panel entitled "freewatt® Micro-Combined Heat and Power Systems and other High Efficiency Home Heating Solutions for Home Owners" on Saturday, October 24 from 12:45 to 2 p.m. at Chautauqua Suites Meeting and Expo Center in Mayville.
"I am thrilled that ECR International, which took part in our inaugural Energy Conference and Expo, agreed to participate in this year's event," Edwards said.
ECR International was formed in June of 1999 out of a merger between The Utica Companies (Utica) and Dunkirk Radiator Corporation (Dunkirk). The Dunkirk plant also saw a recent increase of 25-30 salaried and union employees as part of their expansion.
The 2nd Annual Energy Conference and Expo at Chautauqua Suites kicks-off Friday, October 23 at 8:45 a.m. with the first two panels of the conference. The morning session will focus on residential energy, including panels on energy assistance programs and green energy.
On Saturday, October 24, simultaneous exhibits & panel discussions on Energy Use & Development Issues will begin at 9 a.m.
There is no charge to individuals interested in visiting the exhibits and attending the panel discussions. The CCIDA will be coordinating the conference and all exhibits.
For more information, contact the CCIDA at (716) 661-8900, or go to Chautauqua County.com.
Pictured, from left, Doug Champ, Gary Maternowski (freewatt® Assembly Technician), Fred Stern (freewatt® Assembly Technician), Greg Edwards, Ronald Passafaro (VP Sales & Marketing), Karl Mayer (freewatt® Business Development Manager)
e-mailed from Joel Keefer, executive assistant to Greg Edwards
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