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RETAIL: AT ISSUE

RCC ENERGY BRIGHT
Improving profitability through energy management
HELPING the retail sector achieve energy sav-

ings is a priority for RCC, which is why in July
2013, the association launched the RCC Energy
Bright initiative. Designed with the support of
the Ontario electric utilities, the program provides Ontario's retail sector with assistance in
realizing electricity and cost savings.
"Energy management is a true win-win," said
Andrew Siegwart, senior vice-president, membership services at RCC. "Retailers save money,
limit their vulnerability to future rate increases,
and reduce their impact on the environment.
When the opportunity arose for RCC to host
an energy efficiency program, we jumped at
the chance. Utility costs are one of retailers' few
manageable costs, but achieving savings requires time and resources which retailers don't
always have. That's where the RCC Energy
Bright technical team is here to help."

The Energy Bright program improves retail energy management.

What Is the RCC Energy Bright Initiative and Who Can
Participate in the program?

The program offers services to all stakeholders who influence
energy consumption in the retail sector-including retailers of
all sizes, energy conservation service providers working in the
retail sector, and property managers that lease retail space.
All participants have access to events, webinars, a monthly
newsletter, a website with tools and resources, as well as guidance on how to access electric utility incentives.
Retailers that spend over $500,000 on energy in Ontario
have access to custom energy management services which
may include a host of services ranging from energy audits to
incentive application assistance.
What Kind of Custom Energy Services are Available?

Depending on retailers' needs, the program offers highvalue technical services, such as building walkthrough audits,
energy data collection and review, opportunity analysis and
energy performance benchmarking. It could also include strategic energy management consulting, incentive application assistance or hands-on training. "The beauty of this program is
that it is flexible and adaptable to retailers' business context,"
said Jonathan Farkouh, manager, member programs at RCC.
"Our account managers work with participants to identify priorities and offer realistic and tailored solutions."

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What are the next steps?

Sign up for the Energy Bright monthly enewsletter to learn more about RCC Energy
Bright updates, upcoming events, and changes to incentive programs. A sign up form is
available on the program website at www.RCCEnergyBright.ca, where users will also find
useful energy conservation resources.
The program's custom services can be accessed by contacting RCC directly. If eligible,
the first step is to arrange a meeting with an
Energy Bright key account manager to learn
the advantages of this program. Once a participation agreement is signed, account managers will work with participants to understand their energy management needs and
develop an action plan.
If you're interested in meeting with a key account manager, contact Jonathan Farkouh,
manager, member programs, Retail Council
of Canada at jfarkouh@retailcouncil.org or
1-888-373-8245. For information services,
visit www.RCCEnergyBright.ca.

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