Gault Energy & Stone President, Sam Gault, Tours NYC's Bank of America Building with Fairfield County Teens

 

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This week, the winner and finalists of Gault Energy & Stone's teen essay contest, "What's Next?: Energizing the Next 150 Years?", joined company President Sam Gault for a private tour of New York City's celebrated Bank of America Building, one of the world's most environmentally responsible high-rise office buildings.  

 

Pictured L to R, front row: contest finalist Nathalie Pacheco, a sophomore at Bridgeport's Fairchild Wheeler Multi-magnet High School, contest winner Shelby Cataldo, a junior at Staples High School, contest finalist Jordyn Patterson, a senior at Westport's Staples High School, and Mike Aitkenhead, an Environmental Science teacher at Staples High School

L to R, back row: Sam Gault, Meredith Donaher, Gault Energy & Stone marketing assistant, and contest finalist Graham Bonnell, a sophomore at Bridgeport's Fairchild Wheeler Multi-magnet High School.  Not pictured: contest finalist Stephen Galyas, a senior at Norwalk's Brien McMahon High School.

Shelby Cataldo's winning essay focused on the science of imitating plant cells and the process of photosynthesis to create energy. The four finalists' essays focused on the use of carbon nanotubes, hydrogen fuel cells, converting human and animal waste to energy, and harnessing ocean waves to create energy.  In addition to the Bank of America tour with her fellow finalists, the winner received a $1,500 scholarship. The contest was part of Gault Energy & Stone's year-long 150th Anniversary celebration.

Congratulations to all!

Have an Eco Friendly Christmas

 

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It’s not too late to make this Holiday Season a little more environmentally friendly. Whether you've finished decking the halls or are still in process, we've rounded up some tips so you can be greener this year:

1. Switch to LED Christmas lights - LED lights use 90% less electricity than regular Christmas lights and are fairly inexpensive!
2. Try Fiber Optic Decor - Fiber optic trees and decorations are number one in energy efficiency. Most cases involve a single bulb located in the base of the unit that lights the entire decoration.
3. Mind the Lights - Wait until it's dark to turn on Christmas lights and turn them off prior to bed. Six hours or less of daily use is a good goal to aim for.
4. Don't Use Excess Light - Christmas tree lights should provide enough lighting to navigate around the room, avoid turning on additional lights.
5. Turn Down the Thermostat - When you have guests, extra bodies mean extra warmth - turn down the thermostat during a party at your house.
6. Choose Energy Free Gifts - Did you know that 40% of all batteries are purchased during the holiday season? Opt to buy gifts that don't use electricity or batteries.
7. Choose Rechargeable Products - For gifts that do require batteries, consider rechargeable batteries and a charger.
8. Take a Stroll Around the Neighborhood - Leave the car at home, walk around your neighborhood to see Christmas lights. The temperature this weekend is supposed to be in the 50s, take advantage!

Do you have any energy saving tips for the holidays? Share with us on our Facebook page!

Important Safety Tip: Maintaining Seasonal/Unoccupied Homes

 

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No matter how you heat your home, maintaining your heat to a certain level is critical. Freeze-ups in an empty or unoccupied home can cause expensive damage. Water from broken pipes can flood a house in a  matter of hours causing structural damage and loss of personal property.

To prevent any problems from occurring while you are gone, please:

• Make sure your heating system is working properly prior to departing
• Ask someone to check on your home often in your absence
• Set your thermostat to 55 degrees or higher

If you know you will be away from your home for any length of time, arranging for supervision is the best thing to avoid preventable mishaps.

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