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J. & M. Brown Co., Grinnell Mechanical and AGEO Corp. form energy management partnership

J. & M. Brown Company, Inc. (JMB), a Boston-based electrical construction company, Grinnell Mechanical, Inc., an HVAC system contractor, of Burlington, Mass., and AGEO Corp., a global sustainability consultancy and engineering firm, headquartered in Boston, have formed a partnership that provides comprehensive energy efficiency and sustainability services and solutions for corporate, educational, biotechnology, and healthcare clients throughout the Northeast. The joint venture, AGEO 360˚, integrates JMB's electrical and energy divisions, Grinnell's HVAC services and AGEO's world-class engineering capabilities. AGEO 360˚ will launch services at the Northeast Buildings & Facility Management Show and Conference (NEBFM) at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, June 12 and 13. AGEO 360˚ will provide complete design-build-consulting services geared to ensure that firms meet and exceed sustainability and energy efficiency regulations as set forth in Boston's recently enacted Building Energy Disclosure and Reporting Ordinance, which has strict guidelines for energy usage, water usage, and greenhouse gas emissions. AGEO 360˚ organizations build value by uncovering sustainability solutions that improve both building and operational performance. The AGEO team integrates a broad range of talent and capabilities - across human capital, strategy & operations and technology - aligned to the unique needs of specific sectors, businesses and organizations. The AGEO operational management/consulting team is comprised of professionals from leading consulting firms, including Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), KPMG and Accenture. "Clients look to us for the ability to implement the ideas we present," said AGEO Corp. director of operations, Paul McClung. "We provide world-class insights that generate tangible and measurable impact in sustainability." "AGEO is pleased to be joining forces with two of Boston's top performing companies to provide 360° Sustainability Solutions," said George Pyro, PE, president of AGEO Engineering Corp. "This powerful combination of proven leaders ensures Greater Boston companies will receive optimal solutions to meet there green energy operational and sustainability needs." AGEO 360˚ technical sustainability services include: LEED certification, building analysis, certified facility energy audits, M/E/P structural engineering design and consulting services, implementation of energy efficiency projects, electrical retrofits, EE lighting system design and installation, mechanical HVAC control system installations, commissioning, measurement and verification, renewable energy design and installation (wind, solar, geothermal and green roofs), and 24/7 building automation and monitor service. The organization's 360˚ commercial enterprise and real estate sustainability services include: reporting, compliance & assurance, sustainability governance (policy & procedure), resource management, sustainable supply chain, and full building automation & monitoring.
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