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Success Story
Kilojolts' President Gary Markowitz has won a number of prestigious awards for his energy management work, his writing on a host of energy-related topics, and for his corporate lighting design. 1997 “Pursuit of Excellence Award,” from Star Markets Company 1991 “Suggester of the Year Award,” from Raytheon (Electronic Systems) Company (cost reduction program) 1988 “Federal Energy Efficiency Award for Individual Achievement,” from the U.S. Department of Energy 1987 “State Energy Award for Innovation” from the U.S. Department of Energy 1987, 1988 & 1991 MSD Author's Awards,” from Raytheon Company 1987 “International Lighting Design Award,” from IALD 1986 “Edison Award of Distinction for Excellence in Lighting Design,” from GE 1985 “Achievement in Energy Conservation,” from US. Department of the Navy 1985 “Excellence in Energy Conservation Achievement,” from Raytheon Company |
management teamGary K. Markowitz, Founder and President Prior to founding Kilojolts Consulting Group, Mr. Markowitz was Corporate Energy Manager and Lighting Director for Star Markets Company in Cambridge, MA. At Star, he designed and implemented an energy management program for the 53-store supermarket chain that dramatically reduced the company's energy resource costs by more than $1 million in just 18 months. Mr. Markowitz is the former Energy Administrator/Facilities Engineer for the Raytheon Company's Electronic Systems Division, where he worked for 13 years. He guided Raytheon and Star Markets through the energy deregulation process, successfully negotiating highly favorable electricity and gas supply contracts Mr. Markowitz graduated from Clark University, Worcester, MA, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Science, Technology & Society. He was awarded the Edison Award for excellence in lighting design in 1986 and the Federal Energy Efficiency Award from the United States Department of Energy in 1988, both while employed at Raytheon. Nicholas Hill, CEM Nicholas Hill has more than 20 years of experience in the energy management field, serving in a variety of positions with consulting firms and energy service companies. He has extensive experience in technical and financial analysis, lighting design, construction management, program development, and training. During his career, Nick has focused on providing clients with customized solutions that address energy management, facility maintenance, and financial needs and goals. He has implemented solutions for firms such as Bank of America, CarrAmerica Reality Corporation, the State of New York, General Electric, Green Mountain Power, Proctor and Gamble, and IBM Nick is a Certified Energy Manager and a member of the Association of Energy Engineers and the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America. He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Wesleyan University. He has also had extensive training in energy systems, safety and design. staffTed Plaskonos Scott Greenbaum, PE, CEM His construction management experience includes shop drawing review, Requests for Information, final punch out, and commissioning of installations. He has developed alternative energy projects, participated in demand side management and rebate programs, performed energy accounting, developed energy project design documentation, provided engineering contracting services, and negotiated a number of utility purchasing agreements for natural gas, oil, steam, chilled water and electricity. Scott received a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering at the US Merchant Marine Academy and earned a Master’s degree in Energy Technology from New York University. He is a Professional Engineer, a Certified Energy Manager, and a Green Building Engineer, and is a member of ASHRAE and AEE. Lori Manton partnersKilojolts Consulting Group has forged strategic alliances with like-minded organizations to offer its clients the full complement of energy, lighting, and business services. If you would like to be considered as a Kilojolts Collaborative Partner, please contact Gary Markowitz at 781-861-6800 or garym@kilojolts.com. Aalanco, Inc. DMJM Harris Energy Services ESCO Energy Services Fruitt Communications O.H. Burg Rise Engineering |
Mr. Markowitz is an energy/facilities cost containment consultant and lighting designer of national reputation with 28 +years of experience. He has successfully implemented energy management and lighting design programs for the United States government, private industry, religious institutions, and for the commercial, retail, and residential sectors. By applying non-traditional methodologies to complex energy and lighting challenges, the results for his clients with results far exceeding conventional expectations.