FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BITHENERGY to help the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government manage their energy usage using EnergyCAP software Baltimore - May 28, 2010 - BITHENERGY and EnergyCAP won a contract to provide a utility management and energy information system for Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. The system is based on the EnergyCAP energy efficiency software and will be administered and set up by BITHENERGY to analyze Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government energy usage and utility data. Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, in the heart of the Bluegrass Region of central Kentucky, has purchased energy efficiency software with stimulus funds from a U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG). The city/county government, which hired its first full-time energy manager in 2009, is currently in the early stages of implementation. According to Robert L. Wallace, CEO of BITHENERGY, Lexington-Fayette had been considering purchasing a more robust utility management system for some time, but tight budgets in recent years had been a concern. "The availability of block grant funds was a key factor in making this project happen," said Wallace. "It’s a smart investment for Lexington.” Regarding how much money the government will save using EnergyCAP, Wallace noted that it is common for first-year savings and cost recoveries to exceed 1% of the user’s annual utility budget, even if aggressive energy management programs have been in place for some time. In 2008, the city spent over $10 million on natural gas and electricity in government operations. James Bush, Lexington-Fayette’s energy manager, is looking forward to the project. “Up until now, our utility bills and energy use have largely been kept separate. EnergyCAP will allow the city to better manage its energy use to control costs and identify opportunities for additional savings,” said Bush. BITHENERGY offers clients intelligent strategies, advanced information systems, innovative technologies, and full implementation services necessary for managing energy consumption, smart grid infrastructure build out, and the development of renewable energy systems. BITHENERGY provides value to its clients by meeting complex energy challenges with innovation, bold vision, and great attention to detail. www.bithenergy.com EnergyCAP, Inc. publishes the best energy efficiency software. With online and installed software for organizations of any size, EnergyCAP delivers powerful energy and greenhouse gas tracking, utility bill processing, reporting, analyzing, and benchmarking. EnergyCAP has been an industry leader for thirty years, and provides implementation, training, bill processing, and maintenance services. EnergyCAP is an “Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company” and has recorded double digit sales growth for the last five years.
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