WatscoNewsletter Issue 1

November 2009, Issue #1

Sustainability Newsletter

W-360’s First Sustainability Initiative

Recycling Program Offered to Customers

Scrap A.C. Units, Refrigeration Units, and Metals

Being a member of the Watsco family takes on a whole new meaning as we begin initiatives to become a more “Sustainable” company. We will recycle where we can, be good to the environment, and then of course act sustainably, planning for our children and future generations.

As a member of the Watsco family, whether you are in the office, warehouse, or on the “front lines” speaking with our customers, we are looking for everyone to help get the message across that going “green”, being more energy efficient, and positively impacting environmental issues are of great importance to us. We are counting on you to get that message across.

W-360 Is “ On the Move ”

• AC & Metal Recycling: Containers for scrap AC/RFR Units and Metals at all branches for our customers - 20 locations up and running; 100 by year end, & all locations by 1st quarter 2010.

• Energy reduction:

– High efficiency lighting and sensors in Gemaire’s Kendall, FL branch – complete Sept.09, Baker HQ in Jacksonville – sch. for Dec. 09, more in 2010.

– Solar PV system completed in Oct. 09 at Florida Cooling Supply’s Gainesville, FL branch.

• Fuel reduction: best practices for delivery truck mpg improvements shared in June 09, Green Supply Chain Study begun with 10 major suppliers in July 09, scheduled to implement Jan.2010

• MORE COMING SOON:

W-360 Sustainability Board of Directors

• Watsco: AJ Nahmad, Global Dir. Bus. Dev., Paul Johnston, VP, Eric Benishek, Dir. Strategic Initiatives, Joel Brazeman and John Taddonio have been retained through EFSN as our environmental waste consultants.

• Gemaire: Michael DeJesus, Mgr. Finance, Mark Kyger, Dir. of Ops.

• Baker: Chris Campbell, Dir. Sales & Mktg. Tradewinds, Becca Farris, Marketing Prog. Mgr., Carole Poindexter, President

• East Coast: Al Lendino, President, Matt Cooley, Bus. Dev.

• Carrier Enterprise: Kay Basham, Nat. Mktg. Mgr., Bill Cox (MA), Bob Mizell (SE), Tony Brinkmeier (FL), Eric Zito (SC), & Gary Heller

(CPD) – Reg. Ops. Mgrs.

• Suppliers and Other Stakeholders: Plan to add members soon

November 2009, Issue #1

Sustainability Newsletter

Florida Cooling & Atlantic Solar Team-up

1st Solar PV HVAC Distribution Branch

Watsco, Atlantic Service & Supply, & Florida Cooling Supply teamed up with GE to introduce the first Photovoltaic (PV) system on an HVAC Distribution location in the U.S. The system began producing electricity around 9:30 Wednesday October 15th in the morning.

The array is composed of 126 - 205 watt PV modules manufactured by General Electric. This gives the array a total wattage rating of 25,830 watts at standard test conditions, and produces 46,480 kWh per year, or 50% of the total electrical consumption of Florida Cooling Supply.

The PV project was brought to life as a result of Gainesville Regional Utilities enacting a program called “Feed In Tariffs” or FIT in March of 2009. Although we eventually signed an agreement under “Net Metering” this was the catalyst that started the process. Forrest Campbell, CFO for Atlantic Service & Supply, submitted a formal proposal to Carole Poindexter, President for Baker Distributing, on June 1st 2009. This was eventually accepted and we applied for our construction permit at the end of June. The City of Gainesville issued a permit on July 24th. After receiving all the PV material from GE, Atlantic began construction on Monday, September 21st. Over the next two weeks the Atlantic Solar team, headed up by Bob Grant, worked to complete the construction of the array. The array was commissioned by GRU on Friday, October 2nd and connected to the grid that same day, immediately producing electricity.

Any Recycling or

Environmental questions?

Please call the W-360

Customer Service #

1-877-928-7261. 

We need your suggestions for recycling and environmental projects. What would you like to see addressed in our W-360 program?  Drop a note to Steve Green our Environmental Support manager at: [email protected] . Your idea could very well be on the agenda at the next W-360 board meeting.