Patricia Watts featured Author in Million Dollar Conversations

Patricia Watts, CEO of FCI

FCI is proud to announce that our Founder/CEO, Patricia Watts, is a featured author in the new business/entrepreneurship book Million Dollar Conversations. MDC is especially geared toward aspiring women entrepreneurs to provide motivation, wisdom, insight, and encouragement for them on their journey. Business has been known to be a male dominated arena, yet each author took life by the horns and carved their own niche into the business world.

Watts took a fledgling start up intiated in her home office to a multi million dollar energy and water conservation consulting company.

She took the "leap of fatih" and has reaped tremendous benefits as a result, not only that, her 100+ employees have been able to share in the success as well. This book is required reading for any aspiring entrpeneur/business owner (not just women either) that may come from less than ideal beginnings, looking to make a significant impact in the world. So read Million Dollar Conversations and be inspired!



FCI To Be Vendor at The 2011 Energy Managment Congress Conference

FCI is proud to announce that we will be participating in the 2011 Energy Management Congress Conference, which will be held at the Long Beach Convention Center this year on June 15th and 16th. The Energy Management Congress, also known as EMC, is the largest energy conference and technology expo in the US on the west coast. The EMC provides quality advice on energy issues from industry experts as well as great opportunities to network with other energy companies and professionals. There are optional seminars that attendees can participate in.We will be sharing a booth with our good friends, Lenape Lighting and Peri Software (click on the links to be directed to their websites). FCI is excited to participate in this great event, taking place in our own backyard! If you happen to be there, be sure to swing by our booth (108) and say hello. Hope to see you there!

Battling Climate Change in the East Coast's Largest Urban Epicenter

Michael Bloomberg, current Mayor of New York City, is a man of innovation. Many people know him as the first Mayor to be elected for three consecutive terms in NYC, or as the founder of Bloomberg LP (an influential financial news and services media company), but few know of his remarkable efforts at battling climate change in one of the world's largest urban epicenters. 

Mayor Bloomberg enacted PlaNYC in 2007 as a very ambitious plan that aimed to ultimately improve the quality of life in NYC through green efforts. The past four years have led to the environment being returned to a healthier natural state through a definite paradigm shift throughout the city in all aspects of sustainability. Energy efficiency standards have been advanced while energy systems are becoming cleaner and more reliable. Public transportation is being cultivated to reduce emissions, and is providing a reputable way to travel. Waterways and public spaces are becoming more accessible, and traditional food systems are being overhauled to achieve a fresher standard that accommodates many.  

The most recent addition to PlaNYC will be the installation of solar panels on five city owned sites. This project should yield enough energy to power just less than 700 homes, or the equivalent of 3 megawatts. This effort is partially in response to NYC lagging behind other cities with solar efforts, but momentum is expected to pick up with the greater federal support of clean energy.

Another venture that Bloomberg actively pursues is the C40 Cities, where he functions as Chair. The C40 Cities is an organization of cities around the world that attempt to battle climate change through multilateral efforts. The C40 Mayors Summit was held last week in Sao Paolo, Brazil, and addressed many of the growing issues with climate change in cities. The outcome of this conference was a partnership with the World Bank, which will likely bolster financial efforts at sustainability in cities around the world, and especially New York, which is leading the way in the urban fight against the changing climate.

FCI Announces New Company Division

FCI is proud to announce that it has rolled out a new direct install division of the company that will be able to serve commercial clients that are above 100 KW. Under this new division, clients will be able to customize their project so that it best fits their energy needs and goals. FCI will perform free comprehensive audits of client facilities and deliver a proposal based off of the findings. Customers who choose to participate will be eligible for rebates and incentives from utility companies that will off set significant amounts of financial investment. FCI can provide solutions for lighting, HVAC, Energy Efficiency, Water usage, and Demand Response within this new direct install division. Be sure to visit fcimgt.com to find out how to make your business green through our new services!