General Services Administration Brings NewEnergy to New York City Federal Buildings biz.yahoo.com
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2001--AES NewEnergy will be powering many well-known public facilities throughout New York City.
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has signed a long-term contract with AES NewEnergy to provide well over 50 megawatts of electricity to over 400 service accounts throughout the five boroughs of New York City and in Westchester County.
The United Nations, Social Security Administration, the Smithsonian Institution, the Veteran's Administration, the United States Coast Guard, and Red Cross facilities are among the many that AES NewEnergy will be serving under this contract.
The facilities managed by the GSA comprise some of New York's most recognized landmarks and represent a significant addition to AES NewEnergy's growing industrial and commercial customer base in New York.
Brian Hayduk, vice president of AES NewEnergy, said: ``The GSA prepared a very innovative bid package -- clearly demonstrating their knowledge and desire to take advantage of the opportunities in today's electricity markets. For AES NewEnergy, it's a pleasure to be able to serve some of New York's most distinguished properties with electricity. We are very excited to be working with the GSA and look forward to being their energy partner.''
Created in 1949, GSA is a centralized federal procurement and property agency that provides office space, supplies and services for the federal government. GSA has evolved from a mandatory supplier of space and products for federal civilian agencies to a non-mandatory provider of competitively priced, high-quality office space, commercial products and military and civilian workforce solutions.
AES NewEnergy is America's leading retail electricity provider, serving commercial and industrial customers in competitive markets throughout the country. The company offers businesses energy-related products and services. AES NewEnergy is a subsidiary of The AES Corp. (NYSE:AES - news), a leading global power company composed of competitive generation, distribution and retail businesses around the world.
More information on AES NewEnergy's products and services can be found at newenergy.com. |
