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Press Release

Energy Efficiency Engineer Jared Carpenter joins RMLD

Jared Carpenter is Energy Efficiency Engineer at RMLD

Reading, MA, June 10, 2009 – Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) has hired Jared Carpenter of West Roxbury as its first Energy Efficiency Engineer.

Reading, MA, June 10, 2009 – Conscientiously encouraging the growth of alternative fuel generation and increasingly being recognized as an energy-conscious company, Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) has hired Jared Carpenter as an energy efficiency engineer to promote programs related to energy efficiency. In this new position, Jared will be responsible for carrying out energy conservation and efficiency programs, renewable energy projects requiring special expertise and the application of new energy technologies and procedures. These projects can range from performing energy audits for residential, commercial and industrial customers to interacting with RMLD’s customers, contractors and architects.

“We are delighted to have Jared on staff and are excited about his reaching out to our customers,” said General Manager Vinnie Cameron. “RMLD is committed to promoting green energy programs and the creation of this position is a big step in that direction.”

Prior to joining RMLD, Carpenter worked as a sales engineer providing design and selection choices related to heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and worked as an acoustical engineer managing highly technical projects from design to installation. Most recently Jared was a New England regional engineering sales manager for Delta T in Boston where he calculated potential HVAC energy savings, performed building analyses, trained customers on building standards, designed specific solutions and managed installations and start-ups. At Delta T, he also performed energy audits and worked with customers to assist them in obtaining rebates.

Among Jared’s interests and hobbies are physics, automotive repair, archery, skiing and biblical history. He holds an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Technology degree from Northeastern.

Carpenter lives in West Roxbury with his wife Vanessa.

For immediate release 6-10-09