Holtsville, NY…

Eldor Contracting Corporation (Holtsville, NY, www.eldor.com), one of the New York-Tri-State area’s largest electrical construction and renewable energy companies, announced today the appointment of Business Development and Project Manager Keith Feldmann to the Board of the New York Solar Energy Industries Association (www.nyseia.org). NYSEIA is the only statewide, non-profit membership and trade association dedicated solely to advancing the solar energy industry in New York State. Feldmann brings to the role direct, hands-on experience managing some of Eldor’s most challenging renewable energy projects including the Suffolk County, New York solar carport project – a 12.82-megawatt (MW), 45,000 solar module project.

At Eldor, Feldmann is responsible for managing large-scale solar projects. Additionally, he assumes a major role in the company’s new business development, actively seeking new opportunities throughout the New York Tri-State area and Northeast region.

Mr. Feldmann draws on a diverse background and experience in serving Eldor’s client base. Prior to joining Eldor, he was Project Manager and a leading member of Thorndike Development (Plymouth, MA), where the nationally and regionally awarded firm was instrumental in building out a 3,000-acre master planned community.

For over five years, Feldmann also served as an Environmental Engineer with Estée Lauder Companies. During his tenure, he created global programs that improved the environmental aspect of the company’s manufacturing facilities and personally audited the results in countries such as Australia, Belgium, Switzerland, Toronto and South Africa.

A Licensed Electrician, Mr. Feldmann is an active member of the industry whose professional affiliations include his membership in the Long Island Solar Energy Industries Association (LISEIA), where he takes on an active role including participating in its technical committee and promoting the passage of regional solar legislation.

Mr. Feldmann holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Environmental Engineering from Clarkson University. Additionally, he has an MBA with a concentration in Finance from Boston University, from which he graduated cum laude.

He resides in Stony Brook, NY.

About Eldor Contracting Corporation

Founded over 35 years ago, Eldor is one of the New York-Tri State region’s largest electrical contractors. Operating from its sustainable corporate headquarters in Holtsville, NY and another facility in College Point, NY, the company offers end-to-end services. They include: electrical contracting, value engineering, procurement, construction and renewable energy solutions. Eldor is recognized for its proven track record and problem-solving capabilities on even the most complex, challenging projects. Eldor employs a highly qualified, credentialed team of professional engineers, superintendents, project managers, foremen, journeymen and apprentices – each fully-trained and committed to delivering projects on-time, on-budget and to specifications. Eldor has approximately 200 employees. The company’s executives are well-respected within the industry as reflected in their leadership roles within relevant industry associations such as the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). Eldor also holds key certifications such as those of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and North American Board Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) as well as active membership in organizations including the New York State Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA). For more information, visit: www.eldor.com

About NYSEIA

Formed in 1994, NYSEIA is New York State’s only statewide, non-profit membership and trade association dedicated solely to advancing the solar energy industry. Its membership is comprised of solar electric (photovoltaic-PV) and thermal manufacturers, distributors and component suppliers, PV and solar water and space heating installation companies, professionals serving in the solar energy industry including attorneys, engineers and architects; as well as advocates and allied organizations, utilities and energy service companies and non-profit and government representatives involved in solar energy research, training and education. NYSEIA educates the public, legislators, policy makers and regulators on the environmental, economic development and energy supply benefits of solar energy use. This is achieved by providing information to the state legislature, Public Service Commission, etc. and collaborating with other renewable energy, environmental and economic development groups to expand development and use of solar energy in New York State. For more information, visit: www.nyseia.org

College Point, NY…

Eldor Electric, LLC (College Point, NY, www.eldor.com), one of the New York-Tri-State area’s largest electrical construction and renewable energy companies, played an important role as the electrical contractor in the historic renovation of the 28,000 square foot New York Police Department’s (NYPD) Central Park 22^nd Precinct. The stationhouse is located in the original Central Park stable complex at 86^th Street and Transverse Road in New York City. The stables were designed in 1871 by noted Architect Jacob Wrey Mould, who also was the chief architect for Central Park. URS Corporation (New York, NY), a leading provider of engineering, construction and technical services for public agencies and private sector companies worldwide, served as the Construction Manager at Risk for the $50 million renovation project. Fred Basch, AIA served as the project’s architect. Barbara Spandorf, AIA, LEED AP, Project Director, Police Unit, New York City Department of Design & Construction (DDC) led the DDC in providing oversight for the entire renovation which consisted of converting a single-story building with an attic into a two-story facility. Required was the replacement of all electrical, mechanical and plumbing infrastructures, and the retrofit and build-out of the structure’s interior.

The NYPD Central Park precinct has been in operation since 1936 and has both a national and New York City landmark status. This meant that the restoration project had to uphold the structural integrity and historic significance of the building, while also accommodating the NYPD’s needs for a more modern facility.

Eldor brought in a new electrical service to power all of the precinct’s lighting, electrical, telecommunications, teledata, information technology, and security systems, and rehabilitated all electrical components. Tight integration of the electrical and mechanical systems into the building’s structure was critical.  The main challenge Eldor faced was in bringing the main electrical service all the way from Fifth Avenue down through the center of Central Park along 86^th Street and into the precinct building which is located in the middle of the park along the Great Lawn. To perform the necessary work, 86^th Street had to be shut down every night and opened again every morning.  During the course of its work, Eldor also encountered an old New York City trolley track system and an old water main which introduced unique challenges to the project.

Heading up Eldor’s team for the NYPD Central Park Precinct project were:  Project Manager Marc Raineri, Project Superintendent George Maresciallo and Foreman Nelson Ramos.

The Central Park Police Precinct project was hailed as a success in effectively meeting all of the NYPD’s requirements, while retaining and respecting the building’s historical significance. As a result, the Central Park Police Precinct was awarded The New York Landmark Conservancy’s prestigious “Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award.”  It is the Conservancy’s highest honor for outstanding preservation efforts.

The renovated Central Park Police Precinct now features a modern facility housing spacious offices, locker rooms, muster room, an area for processing suspects and storage space. The building design encompasses a lightweight metal canopy which spans the courtyard and a clear story façade of bullet-resistant glass. The lobby was designed to create synergy between the building’s interior and the surrounding outdoor setting. The projected lifetime for the building is 80 years.

About Eldor Contracting Corporation

Founded by current President Nicolaus P. Feldmann over 35 years ago, Eldor is one of the New York-Tri State region’s largest electrical contractors. Operating from its sustainable corporate headquarters in Holtsville, NY and another facility in College Point, NY, the company offers end-to-end services. They including: electrical contracting, value engineering, procurement, construction and renewable energy solutions. Eldor is recognized for its proven track record and problem-solving capabilities on even the most complex, challenging projects. Eldor employs a highly qualified, credentialed team of professional engineers, superintendents, project managers, foremen, journeymen and apprentices – each fully-trained and committed to delivering projects on-time, on-budget and to specifications. Eldor has approximately 200 employees. The company’s executives are well-respected within the industry as reflected in their leadership roles within relevant industry associations such as the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). Eldor also holds key certifications such as those of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and North American Board Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) as well as active membership in organizations including the New York State Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA). For more information, visit: www.eldor.com

Holtsville, NY…

Eldor Contracting Corporation (Holtsville, NY, www.eldor.com), one of the New York-Tri-State area’s largest electrical contracting construction and renewable energy companies, recently completed a renewable energy project for the Manhasset Union Free School District (UFSD).  Eldor installed a 7KW photovoltaic system at the Manhasset Secondary School’s concession stand. The project was funded through a $29,250 grant from CBS EcoMedia Inc., a subsidiary of CBS Corporation (Manhattan Beach, CA, ecomedia.cbs.com), an organization which sells advertisements to companies and uses a portion of its proceeds to provide grants for projects benefitting the environment. Serving as the architect and owner’s representative for the project was John A. Grillo Architect, PC (Port Jefferson, NY, www.jagarchitect.com).

The Manhasset UFSD was selected as a grant recipient based on its ongoing commitment to saving energy and reducing energy costs. Instrumental in securing the grant was Armand G. Markarian, PE, Director of Facilities for the Manhasset UFSD. He projected the entire project costs to be covered by the grant funds and rebates from the local power authority, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA). Over the past two years, the Manhasset UFSD completed energy saving projects reflecting energy savings of over $3.3 million. These projects were funded through an energy performance contract approved by the Board of Education in 2009.

In its role for the Manhasset UFSD’s photovoltaic system project, Eldor provided its photovoltaic system design services and electrical construction services. Additionally, Eldor   managed all coordination with LIPA. This was not Eldor’s first project for the Manhasset UFSD. The company was also contracted in 2009 for another  project.

About Eldor Contracting Corporation

Founded by current President Nicolaus P. Feldmann over 35 years ago, Eldor is one of the New York-Tri State region’s largest electrical contractors. Operating from its sustainable corporate headquarters in Holtsville, NY and another facility in College Point, NY, the company offers end-to-end services. They including: electrical contracting, value engineering, procurement, construction and renewable energy solutions. Eldor is recognized for its proven track record and problem-solving capabilities on even the most complex, challenging projects. Eldor employs a highly qualified, credentialed team of professional engineers, superintendents, project managers, foremen, journeymen and apprentices – each fully-trained and committed to delivering projects on-time, on-budget and to specifications. Eldor has approximately 200 employees. The company’s executives are well-respected within the industry as reflected in their leadership roles within relevant industry associations such as the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). Eldor also holds key certifications such as those of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and North American Board Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) as well as active membership in organizations including the New York State Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA). For more information, visit: www.eldor.com

About CBS EcoMedia Inc.

At EcoMedia, we’re propelled by the desire to create positive social change; that’s been our mission since we founded the company in 2002. In 2008, after successfully partnering with CBS on a wide range of environmental projects, EcoMedia became the newest addition to the CBS Corporation portfolio, exponentially scaling our reach across television, radio, interactive, publishing and outdoor media.

Through our patent-pending EcoAd, WellnessAd and EducationAd programs, an innovative twist on traditional advertising, advertisers are able to support much-needed local projects which in turn creates jobs, saves taxpayer money and improves the quality of life in communities nationwide. In the process, we’re fundamentally altering the advertising landscape, elevating the ordinary, traditional commercial – and media, in general – into a catalyst for tangible, quantifiable social change. Please visit ecomedia.cbs.com to learn more.