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Mr. Halpin has current and past involvement in energy industry peer groups geared toward constantly improving the energy services industry. These groups have included:

US Department of Energy - Federal Energy Management Program - ESCO Steering Committee

• A DOE/GSA sponsored group of major ESCOs and agency representatives constantly working to improve delivery of energy savings performance contracts to government agencies. Mr. Halpin has participated in this group for several years, and contributes ideas to improve the process. Results have included streamlined M&V, savings calculation, review procedures, and a dramatic reduction of the “selection to contract award” period, from 24+ months to less than 12 months.

FMS Sharing Forum

• Through his client NCR, Mr. Halpin is involved in the Energy Best Practices Subcommittee of this Facilities Management Best Practices Sharing Forum. The group which includes representatives from Ford, EDS, Cargill, and Procter & Gamble and other large facility owners and managers, meets quarterly to share ideas on improving facility management services, including managing utility costs.

Alliance to Save Energy – Task Force for Implementing EPACT 92

• Alliance to Save EnergyEnergy users, ESCOs, manufacturers, and government officials gathered quarterly over a 12 month period to jump-start implementation of EPACT 92 legislation. The final report identified ways to reduce obstacles to implementing energy saving projects faster, cheaper, and with greater persistence of savings.

Association of Energy Engineers - World Energy Engineering Congress

• At the world’s premiere energy industry conference, Mr. Halpin chaired a technical session on “High Performance Buildings”, discussing the current best practices in building management and design of energy systems from around the world.

Renewable Energy and Efficiency Business Association

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  Created in the spring of 2010, the Renewable Energy and Efficiency Business Association (REEBA) is quickly gaining support in the sustainability sector.  With growing membership and a board comprised of leaders in renewable energy and energy efficiency, the organization has set itself up for success.  REEBA hopes to promote the sustainable deployment of renewable energy, demand-side management (DSM), and energy efficiency in the region, and act as an advocate for the removal of regulatory barriers and the establishment of legislative-based opportunities.  President of Celtic Energy, Inc., Christopher Halpin, currently serves on the Board of Directors.  

Energy Star Partner

• Celtic Energy is committed to continually improving our management of energy resources, which reduces both operating costs and related forms of pollution. We are proud to be part of the family of businesses who have joined with ENERGY STAR.

U.S. Green Building Council Member

• The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non-profit organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. USGBC's mission is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.

About USGBC Membership from U.S. Green Building Council on Vimeo.

American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE)

• ACORE is an organization of member companies and institutions that are dedicated to moving renewable energy into the mainstream of America’s economy, ensuring the success of the renewable energy industry while helping to build a sustainable and independent energy future for the nation.

American Solar Energy Society

• ASES mission is to speed the transition to a sustainable energy economy. We help members stay informed and succeed in a rapidly changing industry. Together with our members we’re building a solar-powered, energy efficient nation.

Building Commissioning Association (BCA)

• The Building Commissioning Association (BCA) is an international non-profit organization that serves as the recognized authority and resource on commissioning. Membership is made up of professionals from all across the commercial buildings industry who maintain the highest standards and practices for the commissioning process.

Pay for Performance Approved Partner - NJ Clean Energy Program

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  Celtic Energy has been selected by New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program (NJCEP) as an Approved Partner for the state’s Pay for Performance initiative. NJCEP is a statewide program administered by the New Jersey Board of PublicUtilities (NJBPU), and its Pay for Performance program (NJP4P) is designed to provide incentives to large commercial and industrial customers who comprehensively upgrade their facilities through investments in energy efficiency.

New Hampshire Pay For Performance Approved Program Partner

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  The Pay for Performance Program comprehensively addresses the energy efficiency needs of the commercial, industrial, and municipal government sectors by working with participants, such as developers, building owners and their representatives, to improve energy efficiency of commercial and industrial buildings.

Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)

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  Celtic Energy is a member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, an association of colleges and universities working to create a sustainable world. Through its membership in AASHE, Celtic Energy will be able to better understand and assist higher education institutions in advancing their sustainability initiatives.

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