George R. West Appointed President of H2O Applied Technologies

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--H2O Applied Technologies today announced that it has named George R. West President of the Company. West has over twenty years in the energy and performance contracting markets and will be responsible for overseeing the continued growth of H2O Applied Technologies, expanding its strategic vision and increasing its market reach nationally.

“H2O Applied Technologies is a leader in the growing energy conservation marketplace and is in a key position to capitalize on this dynamic and exciting sector,” said West. “With its industry leading water conservation expertise, comprehensive energy conservation capabilities, and unique off-balance sheet financing program, the Company is uniquely positioned in this dynamic marketplace. I am looking forward to continuing to build new business, seek out new growth opportunities and help H2O consistently deliver high performing energy conservation projects.”

West comes to H2O after fourteen years at Siemens Buildings Technologies, Inc. As the Vice President and Division Head of Siemens’ Security Solutions, he was responsible for strategy, marketing, product management, operations and performance of their US security integration business.

Prior to Siemens, West spent ten years at Johnson Controls, Inc., where as an Area Performance Contracting Manager in the Northeast, he was focused on developing the performance contracting business and was responsible for both sales and operations for the business unit.

“We are pleased to have George West join the H2O Applied team,” said Hope Sidman, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of H2O Applied Technologies. “With his strong energy industry experience, leadership skills and dedication he will be instrumental in the continued growth and success of the business.”

West holds a Masters in Business Administration from Northwestern University’s J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management and Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.

About H2O Applied Technologies

H2O Applied Technologies, a woman owned business, develops comprehensive energy conservation projects for Energy Service Companies and private clients by designing and installing a wide range of measure to reduce utility usage and replacing inefficient equipment and systems. The Company offers a unique off-balance sheet financing program where it provides 100% of the capital to fund energy conservation projects and gets paid out of actual measurable and verifiable savings. H2O is recognized as a national leader for its water conservation capabilities, where it works in both domestic and process water applications.

H2O traces its roots to The Beacon Companies. Since its establishment in 1946, the Beacon Companies has been a leading developer, builder and operator of commercial, hotel, and multi-residential real estate. This strong background in facilities construction and management provides H2O with an extensive knowledge base of facility operations and methods to optimize utility usage.

H2O Applied Technologies is privately held and based in Boston, MA. For more information, visit www.h2oappliedtech.com.