Goulet and Associates Joins HarneTech

October 14, 2008, Arlington Heights, IL   HarneTech LLC has significantly expanded its operations with the addition of Goulet & Associates, Inc. This further strengthens HarneTech's position in providing environmental solutions for businesses, government and residents, using technology to both enhance and protect the environment and realize cost savings.   

Goulet & Associates was founded in 2006 by Rich Goulet, LEED AP, who has over 25 years of experience in the HVAC industry and environmental management systems.  Mr. Goulet is a member of two American Society of Heating Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) technical committees (TC), TC 7.8 Owning and Operating Costs and TC 7.3 Operations and Maintenance Management.  He received his Six Sigma Green Belt in quality management, and brings these energy saving/sustainable products and services to HarneTech.  Goulet is a US Green Building Council Leadership in Engineering and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) and a member of the US Green Building Council-Chicago chapter. 

"We've added an important asset to our business with the addition of Rich Goulet," said Cris Arens, founder of HarneTech.  "He has extensive experience in helping businesses and other organizations evaluate and implement green technology and also realize cost savings.  Rich provides expands our capabilities as we serve the needs of businesses, government and residents."

"I'm very pleased to be part of the HarneTech organization," stated Goulet.  "Both Cris Arens and I recognize the need and great potential to assist businesses and other organizations in finding environmentally safe alternatives that also yield a meaningful ROI.  By joining our resources, we can better serve the needs of the marketplace.  We are clearly on the leading edge an important and expanding industry."

HarneTech is committed to removing the complexity from implementing "green" technology for businesses.  It began operations in July 2008 with the goal of helping companies use existing technology to both realize cost savings for their organizations enhance and protect the environment.  HarneTech's management team has extensive experience in developing global technology companies.   It is also committed to providing information to both businesses and individuals on being more energy efficient and protecting the environment.