In the News

When you do good work, people take notice. That has been the experience of Sieben Energy Associates, where for over two decades, we have made important contributions to hundreds of energy projects.

We serve the needs of our clients. When the media follow up on our clients’ projects, they often mention the importance of SEA’s contributions to overall success. In addition, as the media have come to recognize SEA’s energy expertise, they have sought out SEA’s executives for their opinions on the news of the day within the energy industry.

This section features the work and staff of Sieben Energy Associates in the news. The recent sampling of media coverage below includes newspaper and journal articles, client press releases, television interviews, and more.

	August 5, 2010 "Chicago's Carbon Nation Connection," Green Scene Blog Post, Crain's Chicago Business The world premiere of Carbon Nation, a positive, non-partisan documentry focusing on innovative solutions to climate change, will take place in Chicago's Millennium Park on Tuesday, August 10, 2010. In this interview, freelance writer Judith Nemes asks producer Craig Sieben, president of Sieben Energy Associates, about the film, its genesis, and opportunities for viewers and entreprenuers to respond to the growing green economy. Read the interview.
	July 26, 2010 "Industry Leader" Interview with Craig Sieben, Alliance to Save Energy The Alliance to Save Energy (ASE), a non-profit coalition of business, government, environmental, and consumer leaders, supports energy-efficiency growth in the U.S. and other countries. They interviewed producer Craig Sieben about the new documentary film Carbon Nation in advance of its world premiere in Chicago's Millennium Park on August 10. Carbon Nation takes a positive, nonpartisan approach to climate change solutions. Learn more about the evolution of this important project in this special interview. Listen to the audio on the ASE website.
	July 6, 2010 "Chicago's Green Economy," Craig Sieben Interview, First Business Television Craig Sieben of Sieben Energy Associates talks with Paul Eggers of First Business News about the outlook for Chicago's green economy. The city places special value on sustainability and has deep environmental leadership. Citizens and corporations alike have a role in helping make the region as green as possible while simultaneously supporting the business community. What is meant by the term "green economy"? What role does it play in Chicago's broader economy? See the clip.
	June 23, 2010 "Property Management News," Real Estate Bisnow Chicago, Industry Newsletter The Chicago edition of this issue of the Real Estate Bisnow newsletter features Sieben Energy Associates' LEED consulting services for existing buildings. Experts from Sieben Energy Associates assisted Lincoln Property Company in earning Silver and Gold Certification for two large office buildings (200 W. Adams and 120 N. LaSalle) and also recommended measures to help reduce energy usage and costs. See the newsletter. (Scroll down to "Property Management News.")
	June 16, 2010 "Clean Energy Initiatives," Craig Sieben Interview, First Business Television Craig Sieben of Sieben Energy Associates talks with Beejal Patel of First Business News the day after President Obama's Oval Office address to the nation on the Gulf oil spill in particular and energy in general. This Administration clearly endorses clean energy initiatives, including new efficiency standards for buildings and additional power from wind and solar sources. Yet Congress has been slow to pass legislation. What is the most likely scenario? How might the White House respond? See the clip.
	June 1, 2010 "Turbulent Climate for Change," Article by Naomi Millán, Building Operating Management Magazine The strategic consulting work of Sieben Energy Associates around energy policy analysis is referenced in this feature article in "The Green Issue" of Building Operating Management. Dan Bailey, Analyst at Sieben Energy Associates, speaks to the business impact of possible directions for legislation or regulation of carbon emissions. The results may be surprising: Energy bills for a typical commercial building are not projected to increase very much from a price on carbon. Read the first of four parts of the article.
	May 18, 2010 "New Clean Energy Bill," Craig Sieben Interview, First Business Television Craig Sieben of Sieben Energy Associates talks with Beejal Patel of First Business News about the American Power Act, the energy and climate legislation introduced in May by Senators Kerry (D-Mass.) and Lieberman (I-Conn.). Key provisions of the bill and the potential financial impact on various business sectors are addressed. See the clip.
	March 30, 2010 “Energy Filmgoer: Carbon Nation,” Blog Post by Andew Siegel, The Huffington Post Sieben Energy Associates Founder and President Craig Sieben is also a Producer of “Carbon Nation,” a documentary film about climate change solutions. The film, directed by Peter Byck, premiered Sunday, March 28, 2010 at the Environmental Film Festival in Washington, DC. Narrated by the well-known American television journalist and former news anchor Bill Kurtis, “Carbon Nation” features interviews with many business leaders. Read about “Carbon Nation." Read the blog post.
	October 21, 2009 “The Other Gas,” Craig Sieben Interview, First Business Television Craig Sieben of Sieben Energy Associates explains to Tom Hudson of First Business News why natural gas is relatively cheap right now, even as we head into the traditional heating season. Supply is up, demand is down, and the U.S. has record levels of gas in storage. This means low prices in the short-term, but where could gas prices be headed in the long-term? See the clip.
	June 9, 2009 “College Hall So 'Green,' It Doesn't Even Need a Gas Furnace,” Article by Burt Constable, The Daily Herald The LEED consulting expertise of Sieben Energy Associates is commended in this piece about North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, which sought LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Charlie Saville, Vice President at Sieben Energy Associates, explains the cutting-edge technologies that enable the hall to be highly energy-efficient. In acknowledging the significance of this project on campus, he observes, "This will be their showplace." Read the full article.
	May 21, 2009 “Power Plan,” Craig Sieben Interview, First Business Television Craig Sieben of Sieben Energy Associates speaks with Tom Hudson of First Business News on the national renewable electricity standard proposed as part of the American Clean Energy and Security Act. Wind and solar energy could help put Americans back to work while helping utilities grow their renewable power supply. See the clip.
	April 2, 2009 “Cap & Trade,” Craig Sieben Interview, First Business Television Craig Sieben of Sieben Energy Associates discusses cap-and-trade and other energy legislation issues with Tom Hudson of First Business News. Representatives Waxman (D-Cal.) and Markey (D-Mass.) have recently released a discussion draft of their comprehensive energy and climate legislation in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. An effort to help American homes and businesses become more energy efficient while placing a price on carbon pullution is now underway on Capitol Hill. See the clip.
	August 14, 2008 “What It Takes for Chicago to Lead in the Growing Green Economy,” Article by Howard Learner, The Huffington Post The Executive Director of the Environmental Law and Policy Center explores how energy efficiency and renewable power are essential to transforming Chicago into the "greenest city in the nation." Sieben Energy Associates is highlighted as a "green business winnner," an industry leader in the areas of energy engineering and technical consulting. Read the full article.