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Energy conservation: Good for the soul and the budget
Church Executive Magazine
Written by Contributor FACILITIES, Operations Jul 1, 2010
How energy efficiency practices and programs are generating revenue for churches.
A church is intended to be a house of worship and place of comfort, but in many aspects, it must be run as a business. In order to provide services for parishioners, funds for ministry and pay operating expenses, the budget must be properly managed. Today, nearly every
organization is facing the challenge of meeting operational, personnel and financial demands.
For many churches, a new revenue source exists right inside the building. By implementing a proactive energy efficiency plan, combined with energy education training, churches can yield surplus funds, obtain needed facility improvements and have a positive environmental impact.
Church of the Cross in Grapevine, TX, is a testament to this claim. Having signed a three-year energy savings contract in May 2009, estimated to save $32,800 annually, the church is already seeing the impact on its budget and 47-acre campus. Energy consumption has been reduced more than 30 percent and more significantly, the church has the potential to generate nearly $800,000 from energy savings over the next 15 years.
“After the initial review, it was predicted our church would save between 26 to 34 percent on our current electric bills,” says Senior Pastor Gregg Simmons, noting the 50,000-square-foot church will achieve these savings as a result of air conditioning and heating improvements, upgraded electric meters, and better temperature controls in multiple locations. “The best news is that it cost us nothing, since all of our fees are paid out of our energy savings,” he says.
Customized energy plan
Through a systematic analysis of energy usage, operational equipment and occupant behavior, churches can obtain a customized energy plan that addresses both short-term needs and long-term goals. Regardless of size or age of a facility, comprehensive or individual energy conservation measures can be implemented in most churches that will improve comfort and decrease energy usage:
- HVAC mechanical equipment
- Temperature controls
- Building automation systems
- Electrical service
- Lighting retrofit
- Repair and upgrade
- Energy efficiency training
Most significantly, projects are a positive cash flow from the start and there are no up front costs or lease-purchase/loan to repay.
In today’s tight economy, generating revenue to meet critical needs is top-of-mind for every organization. Doesn’t it make complete sense that reducing energy expenses can increase your church’s coffers? By implementing the same energy efficiency technology and techniques commonly used in commercial buildings and university campuses, churches can also benefit from these proven energy conservation measures, energy education training and most importantly, track the energy savings dollars.
This appealed to White’s Chapel United
Methodist Church in Southlake, TX, which encompasses 125,000 square feet and multiple buildings. The three-year agreement estimates the church will save $82,180 annually through the implementation of a customized energy plan, select building improvements and ongoing energy education training for the staff. Projected savings over a 15-year period is about $1,915,000.
Before embarking on an energy conservation program or securing a consultant, it is important to answer several path-defining questions:
- What are your critical objectives?
- Will this help or hurt those objectives?
- Why do you want to save costs?
- What are you willing to sacrifice? Never sacrifice your key objectives.
Become a better energy stewardSavvy church leaders and administrators are looking for new, non-traditional ways to “see green and be green.” With rising energy costs, aging facilities and outdated equipment, the opportunities to save energy and money are abundant. However, the ability to divert energy dollars from being paid to the utility and back into your budget is rare. It not only involves the technical knowledge of buildings, mechanical systems, electrical systems, controls and energy rates, but a deep understanding of people and how to develop and coach them effectively for change.
Energy conservation and energy savings go hand-in-hand. Reducing operational costs and lowering utility expenses are often overlooked and underestimated ways to recoup budget funds and spend on more important needs.
IDEAL IMPACT ACHIEVES RECORD SALES DURING APRIL
Company signs eight energy savings contracts worth over $1 million
GRAPEVINE, TX. – June 7, 2010 – Following an extraordinary first year of business and stellar first quarter 2010, Ideal Impact, Inc. (www.idealimpactinc.com) has reached another milestone: the company earned record-setting sales in April by signing energy savings contracts with eight churches throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, totaling just over $1 million.
“This accomplishment is truly a testament to our energy reduction services and ability to create a new revenue source for churches,” said Wes McDaniel, founder and CEO of Ideal Impact, noting the company has signed 39 customers since opening its doors March 2, 2009. “Our sales pipeline continues to grow rapidly as our message spreads.”
Ideal Impact, which works with churches, Christian schools and other faith-based organizations throughout Texas, is successfully demonstrating that a proactive energy savings plan, combined with energy education training, can yield surplus funds to be used in other budget areas. The company signed Active Revenue Creation (ARC) agreements with eight churches in April totaling $1,008,789: First United Methodist Church in Richardson; Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church in Flower Mound; Harvest Hill Church in Midlothian; First United Methodist Church in Coppell; Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church in Dallas; First Baptist Church in Arlington; Living Word Lutheran Church in Grapevine; and First United Methodist Church in Colleyville.
According to McDaniel, the April sales put Ideal Impact at approximately $52 million towards its goal of generating $1 billion for Christian ministry through energy savings dollars.
“While we are focused on the short-term, we never lose sight of our mission,” explains McDaniel. “We continue to exceed our projections as more organizations realize the substantial dollars that can be recouped through energy savings.”
Through a systematic analysis of energy usage, operational equipment and occupant behavior, Ideal Impact delivers a customized energy plan that addresses both short-term needs and long-term goals. Regardless of size or age of a building, comprehensive or individual energy conservation measures can be implemented that will improve comfort and decrease energy usage:
· HVAC mechanical equipment
· Temperature controls
· Building automation systems
· Electrical service
· Lighting retrofit
· Repair and upgrade
· Energy efficiency training
Most significantly, projects are a positive cash flow from the start with no up front costs or lease-purchase/ loan to repay.
Ideal Impact, Inc. is located at 1133 South Main Street in downtown Grapevine. For more information call (817) 251-8498 or visit www.idealimpactinc.com
GRAPEVINE, TX. – March 10, 2010 – Continuing its mission to generate $1 billion for Christian ministry purposes, Ideal Impact, Inc. (www.idealimpactinc.com) is now offering its energy efficiency, revenue generating solutions to private schools throughout Texas. The company recently signed energy savings contracts with Harvest Christian Academy and Covenant Christian Academy.
According to Ideal Impact CEO Wes McDaniel, serving Christian schools is a natural extension of the company’s expertise, experience and business plan.
“We have had tremendous success helping churches and other faith-based organizations save significant dollars that can be allocated to other critical needs,” said McDaniel, noting the company signed energy savings contracts with 14 churches in 2009. “We realize the same potential exists in schools and are eager to help them create a new revenue source that will fund additional programs or staffing needs.”
The three-year Active Revenue Contracts being implemented at the Christian schools include a customized energy plan, building improvements and energy efficiency training. Combined, these will result in reduced energy costs. Harvest Christian Academy in Watauga, Texas, is estimated to generate $114, 211 annually, and Covenant Christian Academy in Colleyville, Texas, is estimated to generate $19,000 annually. More significantly, the combined savings over a 15-year period is approximately $2.21 million.
“Not only are we improving facilities and saving money, but our goal is also to incorporate green practices into daily operations and demonstrate to students the importance of energy conservation,” stated McDaniel.
Founded March 2009, Ideal Impact works with churches, Christian schools and faith-related organizations throughout Texas with a minimum annual energy bill of $20,000. By implementing a proactive energy efficiency plan, combined with energy education training, they are able to yield surplus funds, obtain needed facility improvements and have a positive environmental impact.
Through a systematic analysis of energy usage, operational equipment and occupant behavior, these organizations can obtain a customized energy plan that addresses both short-term needs and long-term goals. Regardless of size or age of a building, comprehensive or individual energy conservation measures can be implemented that will improve comfort and decrease energy usage:
· HVAC mechanical equipment
· Temperature controls
· Building automation systems
· Electrical service
· Lighting retrofit
· Repair and upgrade
· Energy efficiency training
Most significantly, projects are a positive cash flow from the start with no up front costs or lease-purchase/ loan to repay.
The company’s corporate office is located at 1133 South Main Street in downtown Grapevine. For more information call (817) 251-8498 or visit www.idealimpactinc.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: Tracy Southers, WordPlay, Inc., (817) 756-1233, tracy@wordplayinc.com
Bill Glass Champions For Life Joins Energy Savings Crusade
Ideal Impact Helping Ministries throughout Texas to Fund Critical Needs
GRAPEVINE, TX. – August 3, 2009 – Ideal Impact, Inc. (www.idealimpactinc.com) made another step towards its goal of generating $1 billion for Christian ministry purposes: the signing of Bill Glass Champions For Life (www.billglasscfl.org) to an energy savings contract. Since its founding March 2009, Ideal Impact has also implemented energy savings contracts with Church at the Cross and Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, both in Grapevine.
“Energy savings is a means to an end,” states Ideal Impact CEO Wes McDaniel, who estimates his company will generate nearly $1.4 million of savings during the next 15 years for these three customers. “Reducing operational costs and lowering utility expenses are often overlooked and underestimated ways to recoup budget funds and spend on more important needs.”
The three-year Active Revenue Creation contract estimates Bill Glass Champions For Life administrative facility, which encompasses approximately 10,000 square feet, will save $2,265 annually through the implementation of a customized energy plan, as well as ongoing energy education training for the staff. Projected savings over a 15-year period is approximately $52,850. Most significantly, the contract required no upfront costs and is a positive cash flow project.
Bill Glass Champions for Life, founded in 1969, is a national and international ministry, with a large focus on prison ministry across the United States. Founder Bill Glass was a consensus All American football player at Baylor and played in the National Football League for the Cleveland Browns.
“Bill Glass Champions for Life appreciates the opportunity to partner with Ideal Impact in an effort to reduce energy expense for the ministry. The funds saved will be used to take the good news of Jesus Christ to ‘the least of these’ in prisons, juvenile facilities and schools across America and around the world,” states James Subers, chief executive officer for Bill Glass’ Champions for Life. “This venture is especially meaningful as Wes McDaniel and Boyne McHargue (Ideal Impact’s sales director) are teammates with Champions for Life and share the gospel in the prisons during our Weekend of Champions and Day of Champions events.”
Ideal Impact works with churches, schools, universities and commercial buildings in Texas with a minimum annual energy bill of $20,000. Led by a team of experienced professionals in the energy savings industry, Ideal Impact offers energy solutions for both buildings and personnel:
- Active Revenue Creation: Utilizing a five-step process, a customized plan is developed that reduces energy consumption while maintaining comfort. A positive cash flow from the start, there are no up front costs or lease-purchase/ loan to repay.
- Managing Energy Efficiency Services: Rising energy costs, combined with aging facilities and outdated equipment for many organizations, the opportunities to save energy and money are abundant. Comprehensive or individual energy conservation measures – including control systems and lighting retrofits – can be implemented quickly.
- Reducing Energy Costs: By implementing energy reduction solutions and energy education programs, we teach building personnel and occupants to become energy smart and environmentally aware.
Founded March 2, 2009, Ideal Impact, Inc. generates revenue through energy savings for churches, schools, universities and commercial buildings throughout Texas. Ideal Impact’s well-defined mission is to help commercial businesses, public entities and worship facilities reduce energy consumption and create a new revenue source; to help clients use resources wisely and efficiently; and to have a positive impact on the environment. The company’s corporate office is located at 1133 South Main Street in downtown Grapevine. For more information call (817) 251-8498 or visit www.idealimpactinc.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: Tracy Southers, WordPlay, Inc., (817) 756-1233, tracy@wordplayinc.com
Ideal Impact Generates $22,220 per Year in Energy Savings
for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention
New Company Helping Ministries throughout Texas to Fund Critical Needs
GRAPEVINE, TX. – July 7, 2009 – Ideal Impact, Inc. (www.idealimpactinc.com), a new company that generates revenue through energy savings for churches, schools, universities and commercial buildings throughout Texas, signed an energy savings contract with the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention (SBTC) office facility in Grapevine, Texas.
"For several years we have been looking for ways to maximize efficiencies in our energy usage. Ideal Impact brought a solution that I believe will provide substantial long-term savings to our ministry,” says Joe Davis, chief financial officer of the SBTC, which has 2,143 affiliated churches throughout the state. “These savings will increase as time goes by and energy costs continue to climb. Putting more dollars into ministry and less into overhead makes perfect sense.”
The three-year Active Revenue Creation contract estimates the facility, which encompasses approximately 30,000 square feet, will save $22, 200 annually through the implementation of a customized energy plan, as well as ongoing energy education training for the staff. Projected savings over a 15-year period is approximately $518,000. Most significantly, the contract required no upfront costs and is a positive cash flow project.
“Our mission is to make a positive impact and what better way to do so than create funds for ministry purposes,” states Ideal Impact CEO Wes McDaniel, noting the company recently signed a contract with Church at the Cross in Grapevine, generating $32,800 per year in energy savings.
Ideal Impact works with churches, schools, universities and commercial buildings in Texas with a minimum annual energy bill of $20,000. Led by a team of experienced professionals in the energy savings industry, Ideal Impact offers energy solutions for both buildings and personnel:
- Active Revenue Creation: Utilizing a five-step process, a customized plan is developed that reduces energy consumption while maintaining comfort. A positive cash flow from the start, there are no up front costs or lease-purchase/ loan to repay.
- Managing Energy Efficiency Services: Rising energy costs, combined with aging facilities and outdated equipment for many organizations, the opportunities to save energy and money are abundant. Comprehensive or individual energy conservation measures – including control systems and lighting retrofits – can be implemented quickly.
- Reducing Energy Costs: By implementing energy reduction solutions and energy education programs, we teach building personnel and occupants to become energy smart and environmentally aware.
Founded March 2, 2009, Ideal Impact’s mission is well-defined: to help commercial businesses, public entities and worship facilities reduce energy consumption and create a new revenue source; to help clients use resources wisely and efficiently; and to have a positive impact on the environment.
The company’s corporate office is located at 1133 South Main Street in downtown Grapevine. For more information call (817) 251-8498 or visit www.idealimpactinc.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: Tracy Southers, WordPlay, Inc., (817) 756-1233, tracy@wordplayinc.com
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IDEAL IMPACT GENERATES REVENUE THROUGH ENERGY SAVINGS
New Company Serving Churches Throughout Texas
GRAPEVINE, TX. – May 15, 2009 – Generating revenue to meet critical needs is top-of-mind for every organization, including commercial, public and non-profit entities. For many, a new revenue source exists right within their building. Ideal Impact, Inc., (www.idealimpactinc.com) a newly formed company based in Grapevine, Texas, is determined to demonstrate that a proactive energy savings plan, combined with energy education training, can yield surplus funds to be used in other budget areas.
“Although it makes complete sense that reducing energy consumption yields energy savings, most businesses and non-profit organizations don’t realize the substantial dollars that can be easily achieved and allocated for other purposes,” explains Wes McDaniel, founder and CEO of Ideal Impact, who is a 30-year industry veteran, successful entrepreneur and active Christian volunteer.
Initially, the company is targeting churches, schools, universities and commercial buildings in Texas, with a minimum annual energy bill of $20,000. Led by a team of experienced professionals in the energy savings industry, Ideal Impact offers energy solutions for both buildings and personnel:
- Active Revenue Creation: Utilizing a five-step process, a customized plan is developed that reduces energy consumption while maintaining comfort. A positive cash flow from the start, there are no up front costs or lease-purchase/ loan to repay.
- Managing Energy Efficiency Services: With rising energy costs, aging facilities and outdated equipment, the opportunities to save energy and money are abundant. Comprehensive or individual energy conservation measures – including control systems and lighting retrofits – can be implemented quickly.
- Reducing Energy Costs: By implementing energy reduction solutions and energy education programs, we teach buildings, personnel and occupants to become energy smart and environmentally aware.
The company’s first client is Church of the Cross in Grapevine, Texas. “I was thrilled when Wes McDaniel shared with me his vision for starting a new business with the goal of helping churches and businesses save significant energy costs,” explains Gregg Simmons, senior pastor at Church of the Cross. “After our initial review, he predicted our church would be able to save between 26 to 34 percent on our current electric bills. The great news is that it costs us nothing, since all our fees are paid out of our energy savings.”
“Today, everyone is facing the challenge of meeting operational, personnel and financial demands,” states McDaniel. “Savvy business owners, school administrators and church leaders are looking for new, non-traditional ways to generate revenue and Ideal Impact offers a solution.”
Founded March 2, 2009, Ideal Impact’s mission is well-defined: to help commercial businesses, public entities and worship facilities reduce energy consumption and create a new revenue source; to help clients use resources wisely and efficiently; and to have a positive impact on the environment.
The company’s corporate office is located at 1133 South Main Street in downtown Grapevine. For more information call (817) 251-8498 or visit www.idealimpactinc.com.
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IDEAL IMPACT GENERATES REVENUE THROUGH ENERGY SAVINGS
New Company Serves Churches, Schools & Businesses Throughout Texas
GRAPEVINE, TX. – May 1, 2009 – Generating revenue to meet critical needs is top-of-mind for every organization, including commercial, public and non-profit entities. For many, a new revenue source exists right within their building. Ideal Impact, Inc., (www.idealimpactinc.com) a newly formed company based in Grapevine, Texas, is determined to demonstrate that a proactive energy savings plan, combined with energy education training, can yield surplus funds to be used in other budget areas.
“Although it makes complete sense that reducing energy consumption yields energy savings, most businesses and non-profit organizations don’t realize the substantial dollars that can be easily achieved and allocated for other purposes,” explains Wes McDaniel, founder and CEO of Ideal Impact, who is a 30-year industry veteran and successful entrepreneur.
Initially, the company is targeting churches, schools, universities and commercial buildings in Texas, with a minimum annual energy bill of $20,000. Led by a team of experienced professionals in the energy savings industry, Ideal Impact offers energy solutions for both buildings and personnel:
- Active Revenue Creation: Utilizing a five-step process, a customized plan is developed that reduces energy consumption while maintaining comfort. A positive cash flow from the start, there are no up front costs or lease-purchase/ loan to repay.
- Managing Energy Efficiency Services: With rising energy costs, aging facilities and outdated equipment, the opportunities to save energy and money are abundant. Comprehensive or individual energy conservation measures – including control systems and lighting retrofits – can be implemented quickly.
- Reducing Energy Costs: By implementing energy reduction solutions and energy education programs, we teach buildings, personnel and occupants to become energy smart and environmentally aware.
“Today, everyone is facing the challenge of meeting operational, personnel and financial demands,” states McDaniel. “Savvy business owners, school administrators and church leaders are looking for new, non-traditional ways to generate revenue and Ideal Impact offers a solution.”
Founded March 2, 2009, Ideal Impact’s mission is well-defined: to help commercial businesses, public entities and worship facilities reduce energy consumption and create a new revenue source; to help clients use resources wisely and efficiently; and to have a positive impact on the environment.
The company’s corporate office is located at 1133 South Main Street in downtown Grapevine. For more information call (817) 251-8498 or visit www.idealimpactinc.com.
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Ideal Impact Celebrates New Office Space
Grapevine, TX April 24, 2009 - Ideal Impact Inc. celebrates their new office space on April 24, 2009 and enjoys being centrally located at 1133 S. Main Street in Grapevine. The office space allows ease of access to the DFW airport and both Dallas and Fort Worth and surrounding communities and attractions.
The office environment mimics the company’s founding values of stewardship, service and responsible solutions for preserving our Earth. The seasoned energy specialists look forward to serving Texas energy solution clients with skilled offerings.
