The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) introduces two planning guides that underscore green electrical products and solutions proven to reduce electrical consumption and commercial building operating costs. The guides were designed in partnership with the NAED Manufacturers Council to help raise awareness of electrical energy-saving solutions that reduce operating costs.

“These new NAED guides can be a great supplement to the detailed planning and consulting that takes place early on in a project,” says John Strainic, global product general manager, GE Consumer & Industrial. “I think nearly anyone involved with the lighting and electrical supply chain—contractors, builders, specifiers, and others—would agree that the use of these guides can equip them to better serve end-customers. That’s our ultimate, collective goal.”

The first guide, Industrial Upgrades: Green Electrical Cost Savings is geared toward individuals involved in green industrial maintenance, construction, or retrofit projects. The second guide, Commercial Upgrades: Green Electrical Cost Savings is geared toward individuals involved in green commercial construction or rehab projects.

“Sustainability is a major part of our business strategy both in how our products are manufactured and the value our products and solutions deliver to our customers,” said Dave Bucklew, vice president, US sales - Eaton. “NAED’s green commercial and industrial guides serve as both a training piece and a selling tool and can be used by everyone in the electrical distribution channel. There is no limit to who can benefit from
this initiative.”

The guides are available to NAED members, associates, and allied partners to use with their customers. For more information contact Customer Service by phone at (888) 791-2512 or by e-mail at [email protected].

NAED is the trade association for the $70+ billion electrical distribution industry. Through networking, education, research, and benchmarking, NAED helps electrical distributors increase profitability and improve the channel. NAED’s membership operates in approximately 4,400 locations internationally.