The Co-Generation project was the first off-grid Co-Generation plant approved by the New York State Education Deparent and built by an Energy Services Company (ESCO) in New York State. In addition, Atlantic Energy Solutions was able to help provide the school district with a grant of over $500,000 from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).

Tim Brock, CEO, of Atlantic Energy Solutions, stated, "As a result of the sharp increase in utility rates over the last several years, businesses have been aggressively searching for new ways to become energy efficiencient. Co-generation plants have emerged as a cost-effective alternative, resulting in thousands of dollars in savings".

Mr. Brock went on to say, "The most gratifying part for my job is to see such huge savings realized for each and every one of our customers."

In the Fonda-Fultonville project, Atlantic Energy Solutions installed four 330KW gas driven generators that produce 100% of the school's electrical needs. This enables the school to produce 100% its own electricity and frees them from being connected to the local utility electric grid.

The heat that is generated from the units is recycled into the facility's heating and cooling systems, resulting in an additional 55% savings on its total energy budget.

The Co-Gen units, manufactured by Cummins Inc. and the control system, manufactured by Invensys, produce electricity from natural gas while simaltaneously providing heating and cooling for the buildings as well as heating the pool year around, saving the district thousands of dollars annually.

In addition, this system continues to operate when local utility power is lost. For example, in the spring of 2007, when this area was flooded and lost power, the school was able to maintain power and acted as an emergency shelter for the affected community.

Atlantic Energy Solutions is also working in collaboration with Evolution Solar Corp. on a Phase II project for the school that will provide a unique solar system to integrate with the Co-Generation system. Bob Kaapke of Evolution Solar, said "we are looking forward with great expectations to working with Atlantic Energy Solutions on this and many more joint ventures with Atlantic Energy Solutions in the years to come."

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