“At Dollar Tree we have recognized the value of an EMS program for a long time, and we have achieved good results from our program.

…as we approached 2000 stores with EMS systems, we began to recognize the need for a more aggressive approach to managing EMS and ensuring that the initial results achieved were sustained.  This led to the selection of Prenova as Dollar Tree’s EMS management partner.

Prenova's Asset Optimization savings to Dollar Tree this year [2007] have resulted in a 4% reduction in utility operating costs per square foot - this is a significant impact given our margins on $1 items.    Additionally, Prenova remotely resolved over 50% of our non-schedule and set point tickets, positively impacting store operations and reducing maintenance costs from service call-outs.   

As the initial phase of the Prenova program continues to deliver value through energy and maintenance savings, the next phase is focusing on increasing asset efficiency and extending asset life.”

Ann Shinners, Director of Property Management, Dollar Tree

“Footwear is very pleased with the breadth of services and level of support provided by Prenova. They offer the complete suite of energy management solutions. Over a year ago we switched energy management firms, and are pleased to have Prenova as a partner on our side.”

David K. Rodgers, Director of Lease Audit, Brown Shoe Company – Famous Footwear

“The VirtualAudit_SM tool that is part of Asset Optimization really works.  CoilTech relies on the VirtualAudit asset performance reports in advance of going on site to our Fortune 30 customer in order to maximize our staffing (right staff for the right job) and decrease our staff time on the ground.  We can advance-ship parts to address issues we know we will face.  With this process, we avoid unnecessary call-outs.  Before we even leave the site, Prenova runs another VirtualAudit to ensure the changes made are fully effective and this eliminates the need for, and cost of, re-dispatching.”

Curt Sproge, President, CoilTech

"Prenova played an integral role in formulating our strategy with a major client. Their ability to improve asset performance and pinpoint energy savings, their industry/product knowledge and ability to understand our operational requirements were outstanding. They established how Prenova's strategies would perform vs. our objectives and ensured our company, products and customers' best interests were served.  Prenova's objectivity and professionalism allowed us to make the right decisions quickly. We were very pleased with their performance and the outcome of the project and we look forward to working with Prenova on many future projects."

Bret Swerdfeger, Sr. Project Manager, National Accounts, BAS Technologies

Prenova and Quiznos have rolled out their Q-Energy program to Quiznos franchisees in Texas to assist them in securing the lowest cost for electricity consumed in their stores.  Prenova’s long-standing relationships with Texas-based marketers, and Prenova’s ability to analyze complex market trends, drove significant savings to the franchisees’ bottom lines.  In the words of one of the franchisees, Leon Morales:

“You guys at Prenova saved me $1000 last month—thanks and keep it up!”

By following Prenova’s recommendation and changing to the new supplier this store is expected to save $9000 over the next 12 months.

While each store owners’ experience will vary, Prenova’s analysis indicates that rates can often be lowered yielding thousands of dollars annually in savings.  In Texas so far, 12 franchisees are averaging about $6000 of savings each, on an annualized basis, due to Prenova’s actions.  These savings are 100% retained by the franchisee.  Prenova is now working with Quiznos to roll this program out nationwide.

“It was easy for our franchisees to do, and the savings were much more than expected,” said a Director for Quiznos.  “When we saw the level of savings, we knew that the program would be a real winner with our franchise operators, and yet another value we could drive to them.”

Quiznos