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Current Mechanical Achieves National Designation for Environmental Excellence
-- Company One of Only 11 MSCA GreenStars in the Country --
Russell Burst, MSCA Chairman (center), presents Pete Smith, Vice President of Service for Current Mechanical (right), with
the MSCA GreenStar designation. Also pictured is Linda Sorrento, Director of Education Partnerships for the USGBC (left).
ROCKVILLE, MD, October 1, 2008 - The Mechanical Service Contractors of America (MSCA)
announced that Current Mechanical has been awarded the MSCA GreenStar designation,
which recognizes MSCA STAR qualified contractors who have met stringent
guidelines for environmental responsibility throughout their companies.
MSCA is the nation's leading trade association for air conditioning, heating
and refrigeration contractors with over 1,200 members across the United
States and Canada.
MSCA GreenStar was created by MSCA to recognize mechanical service contractors
who have developed the skills and expertise necessary to deliver energy-efficient,
cost-effective indoor environmental solutions to their customers. MSCA has been
recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its leadership and
stewardship of sustainable practices in the HVAC industry.
According to Barbara Dolim, MSCA Executive Director, MSCA GreenStar helps MSCA
members demonstrate their commitment to environmental stewardship. "By attaining
MSCA GreenStar status, Current Mechanical has demonstrated their dedication to
environmental issues by promoting sustainability throughout their entire
organization and delivering the very best environmental solutions to their
customers. We congratulate Current Mechanical as a leader in sustainable service."
"We're very proud of our MSCA GreenStar status," said Pete Smith, Vice President
of Service for Current Mechanical. "MSCA GreenStar allows us to incorporate
eco-friendly products and solutions into our business and lets our customers
know we truly care for the environment."
Current Mechanical has adopted an internal "Green Policy" whose guiding
tenants are to establish practical, sustainable policies and practices which reflect
Current Mechanical's commitment to lead by example through continuously improving
our environmental conscience as a business and as individuals in our workplace and daily life.
To qualify for MSCA GreenStar, a contractor must first qualify as an MSCA STAR contractor. MSCA STAR is a qualification program recognizing contractors that meet or exceed rigorous operating and training standards set by MSCA. To achieve MSCA GreenStar status, an MSCA STAR contractor must meet the following criteria:
- Employ at least one LEED® Accredited Professional
- Be a member of the USGBC, either with a local chapter or the national organization
- Verify that at least 25 percent of its total employees have participated in a green training or education program
- Demonstrate that they promote environmental responsibility by offering specific sustainable services and recommending green procedures and equipment
- Establish an internal commitment to green by attaining LEED certification, of any type, for their building, or by developing an internal "green policy"
- Have participated as part of a project team with a LEED EB or LEED NC registered project within the past three years
GreenStar applications are reviewed and approved by a third-party independent company.
To learn more about Current Mechanical, contact Pete Smith at 260.420.8138, pjsmith@currenthvac.com.
For more information about the MSCA GreenStar, visit www.mscastar.org/greenstar or contact
MSCA Executive Director Barbara Dolim at bdolim@mcaa.org, or 301-869-5800.
About MSCA
MSCA is the leading national trade association for HVACR contractors, providing
education, marketing and labor/management services to assure its members deliver
quality performance, value and expertise for all building system needs. MSCA contractors
perform service, maintenance, replacement, retrofit and repair work resulting in
enhanced reliability, tenant satisfaction, and efficiency. MSCA's contractor
qualification program, MSCA STAR, recognizes contractors that have met the highest
standards of excellence in the industry and employ highly-skilled UA STAR certified
technicians. MSCA has over 1,400 members and is a subsidiary of the Mechanical
Contractors Association of America. For further information, go to www.msca.org.
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