SMG Energy Program



Our Energy Program is divided into four phases:

Phase 1 

• Provide a consistent metering system (baseline) to monitor utility usage for each facility. Establish a facility profile to use in the following phases.

Phase 2

• Review existing rate.
• Consult with our energy partners to develop a plan of action to address facility usage and review possible utility structure rate changes.

Phase 3

• Make corrective changes to our operations based on feedback from energy partners. These changes would be of an operational (conservation) perspective as well as identifying some performance contracting opportunities.
• Document any changes to consumption with changes.

Phase 4

• Establish regional groups of facilities to "bundle" or leverage utility service providers for better rates.
• Once regions are established, then "shop" our consumption on open market with third-party vendor.

SMG's Operations Development division has introduced a "baseline" program. We have teamed up with Automated Energy, a utility consultation company. With this new program, facilities will be able to upload our utility information to an Internet Web site for analysis. From that site the facility operators can monitor their usage, create profiles and trends to effectively manage utility resources.

Upon full implementation, SMG corporate and AEI will be able to monitor all facilities' electrical usage and actual demand to ensure that the proper operations, rates and efficiencies are being applied. We can group each by venue type, location, size and utility region. This will allow us to identify facilities needing capital improvements or facilities that can be modeled.

Automated Energy is assisting us with the education of our staff in understanding of the "Total" energy process. Education is the most important piece of this program. AEI is consulting on the individual facility's usage, demand charges, rate structure and providing recommendations to us.

Automated Energy has recently developed the gas usage component, which will be the next step in our efforts to conserve energy. Gas prices continue to rise, so in partnership with AEI, we researched the possibility of including this resource management into our program. AEI has now introduced this capability and it has become an industry standard.

AEI will also have a permanent site on our operational Intranet site which will allow us to educate, communicate and provide new technology in this very critical area of our annual budget.

Automated Energy

Automated Energy, Inc. ("AEI") is an internet-based technology service provider that delivers an efficient and proven method of outsourcing a company's load profile- metering requirements. AEI provides turnkey solutions that include host information systems management and data delivery to the customer. They also supply all metering hardware and provide installation. Their service relieves our customer of the worries associated with owning and managing the high tech systems required to manage usage data in today's emerging competitive electricity market.

Scope of Services

AEI provides the following for each facility:

• Automatic metering apparatus and support.
• Metering apparatus installed at an SMG facility by a licensed electrician.
• Customer access to the consumption data via our SMG password protected intranet site.

The power load profile and information management services that our facilities will access through the web and AEI's servers will allow us to perform the following:

• Web based load profile monitoring
• Web based viewing of daily and historical load profile data
• Energy use profiles (at 15 minute intervals)

As an SMG partner, First Energy, a leader in the total energy business, has made a great impact on our ability to evaluate and manage energy consumption as well as leverage energy purchases. In recent months energy has increased substantially making it a major priority in our budget.

Firm Overview 

Today, FirstEnergy is redefining energy for corporations and institutional clients by broadening coverage beyond oil and gas exploration, production and service companies. Their new definition of Energy includes energy transportation, electricity generation and alternative fuels, and energy technologies. FirstEnergy has top ranked research and analytical capabilities that make them the leader in oil and gas. 

Through our partnership with FirstEnergy, we are set apart from other management companies by providing: 

• An aggressive, innovative, insightful and creative approach to energy. 
• A strong commitment to our facility clients with our "new" energy policies.
• A promise to maintain the highest level of integrity in all of our dealings.

FirstEnergy provides a broad range of energy related solutions that will enhance our operating efficiency and bottom line. Some of these services include:

• Energy Management and Consultation - including facility energy audits and detailed analysis, identifying best energy saving measures, providing performance contracting options.
• "Bulk - Power" purchases- assess our purchasing power in a region and go to "Market" on our facilities' behalf.
• Plant Facilities Management / Mechanical Services- provide management and service as needed for facilities.
• Waste Solutions- evaluate each facility's need for waste management.
• Training - provide timely training to our facility staff on important issues relating to BAS (building automation systems) and plant operations.
• Plant Facilities Management - provide complete engineering support where needed. FE will provide consulting, designing, construction, of engineering facilities. 
• Purchase and Operation of Engineering Plants.

" Working together to create strategic and financial value for our client and facilities."

NEWS RELEASE

Contact:
Maureen Ginty 
SMG
Philadelphia, Pa. 19106 
215.592.6665
Mginty@smgworld.com

AUTOMATED ENERGY TEAMS WITH SMG AS ENERGY STAR PARTNERS

OKLAHOMA CITY (August 1, 2001) - SMG has selected Automated Energy, Inc. (AEI), as its partner in the Energy Star Partner Program sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

SMG, a Philadelphia based company that manages over 140 public facilities all over the world, has been a partner with the EPA for six years, first with the "Green Lights" program and now as an Energy Star Partner.  Energy Star, is a voluntary program that promotes comprehensive energy management as a way to decrease operating costs, while at the same time protecting the environment.

Automated Energy, an energy information solution provider, will initially access, monitor and manage electricity usage in real-time for each and all SMG facilities as well as consult SMG staff on the "Total" energy process creating further savings and efficiencies. In phase two AEI will provide the same services for gas consumption.

"In keeping with our reputation for excellence in facility management, SMG holds energy performance as a high corporate priority and will continue to identify, implement, and share best practices among our properties," said Glenn Mon, Senior Vice President of Stadiums and Arenas. "Striving to improve energy performance will continually play a significant role in SMG business practices and daily operation of our facilities. Automated Energy's technology provides us with the most advanced, accurate and cost-effective energy information management capabilities in the marketplace."

As an Energy Star Partner, SMG has committed to reduction goal of a five- percent. With SMG combined facility annual utility usage around $50,000,000, that translates to a minimum $2,500,000 estimated saving per year.

Automated Energy Inc., designs, implements, enhances and manages customized energy information services. With sophisticated Internet metering and software technology, AEI provides precise, web-enabled, real-time usage and service performance monitoring 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Automated Energy's diverse product suite is a complete and powerful energy information management solution. Automated Energy, a privately held company based in Oklahoma City, Okla., is the world leader in delivering customized energy information services. More information is available at www.automatedenergy.com or www.smgworld.com.

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