ALLIED GROUP USA INC
WINTER PARK, FLORIDA

Fish, birds and wildlife depend on clean water, just as people do. Allied Group USA is working to protect and restore important waterways to ensure that there is enough water flowing to keep these ecosystems intact and functioning. In the Lake Apopka -- the third largest lake in Florida -- we are testing methods that can restore the lake to it's natural state by removing the toxins and pollution that has accummulated over the past decades. We are currently testing two different techniques that can be used in the future to clean lake, rivers and streams. Efficient energy use, sometimes simply called energy efficiency, is the goal to reduce the amount of energy required to provide products and services. For example, insulating a home allows a building to use less heating and cooling energy to achieve and maintain a comfortable temperature. Installing fluorescent lights or natural skylights reduces the amount of energy required to attain the same level of illumination compared with using traditional incandescent light bulbs. Compact fluorescent lights use one-third the energy of incandescent lights and may last from 6 to 10 times longer. Improvements in energy efficiency are generally achieved by adopting a more efficient technology or production process or by application of commonly accepted methods to reduce energy losses. There are many motivations to improve energy efficiency. Reducing energy use reduces energy costs and may result in a financial cost saving to consumers if the energy savings offset any additional costs of implementing an energy efficient technology. Reducing energy use is also seen as a solution to the problem of reducing carbon dioxide emissions. According to the International Energy Agency, improved energy efficiency in buildings, industrial processes and transportation could reduce the world's energy needs in 2050 by one third, and help control global emissions of greenhouse gases. For some organizations refrigeration costs can represent over 50 per cent of their energy bill. A modern and energy-efficient refrigeration system will help save you money. But you don't need to buy any new equipment - just following some simple advice can deliver big energy savings. We recommend the following carbon and cost saving refrigeration measures: A unit will be most efficient if it is not overfilled (there has to be room for the cool air to circulate). Product should not block the grilles at the front of a retail display cabinet or obstruct the airflow to and from the coolers in cold rooms, as this will increase energy consumption and compromise food temperatures. For example, overloading display cabinets can increase their energy consumption by up to 20%. Make sure the product loaded into your display cabinets or cold rooms hasn't warmed up by being left in an ambient temperature area. Make sure the condenser of any integral display cabinets is kept clean. This will help it last longer, consume less energy and chill faster. You can use a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove all dust and debris, taking care not to damage the unit. You won't need a refrigeration contractor for this. Allied Group USA Inc. is always ready to access any problems that you might be encountering when dealing with water, energy or refrigeration problems. We are also up to date on the multitude of regulatory issues you might encounter from the federal, state or water management district where you are located. We will visit your site and gather what information is necessary. We will then suggest what kind of action needs to be taken to eliminate or greatly reduce it. Our engineers have seen many problems in the past and have successfully eliminated them or reduced their impact to a manageable level. Allied Group USA Inc and its principle have 26 years experience as a general contractor, and construction consultant. During the last 12 years, we have taken this experience to expand consulting to include R&D, patent processing, testing and verification. Allied Group provides the following water or energy services: If you are interested in any of our environmental solutions or would like more information about Allied Group USA, Inc. please complete the following form. We look forward to hearing from you.