HOLYOKE — Lee Vardakas, president of Aegis Energy, EDF Group, a leading provider of co-generation technology, has been named a 2020 Energy and Environmental Leader.

For the past eight years, this award has celebrated substantial and measurable environmental impacts and the trailblazers who achieved them. Only 100 people per year are chosen to receive this honor.

“I am proud to have even been considered for this award,” Vardakas said. “This is a true testament that what we are doing makes a difference.”

Vardakas was appointed president in 2013 and has been instrumental in Aegis Energy’s success as a leader in co-generation in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions. With more than three decades of experience in the combined-heat-and-power industry, he is well-qualified to create and guide the vision for the growing company and is a sought-after resource for policymakers and regulators in the distributed-energy industry.

“I am excited to be among a list of amazing leaders in the environmental and energy profession,” he said. “At Aegis Energy, we strive to provide innovative solutions to manage the energy performance of buildings while working to reduce their carbon footprint. We continue to work with our clients to provide sustainable energy solutions, leaving the world a better place.”

HOLYOKE — Aegis Energy, EDF Group, a leading provider of co-generation technology, announced that Richard O’Hearn has come on board in the role of CHP specialist. His hire comes during an extended period of growth; Aegis recently hired 12 employees and plans to continue to add to the team.

A certified energy manager by the Assoc. of Energy Engineers, O’Hearn informs customers about the benefits of combined heat and power (CHP), building strong relationships with new and existing clients in the process. A former employee of Siemens, he is no stranger to the energy industry or green technology.

“Richard has an uncanny ability to translate technical elements into financial metrics,” Aegis President Lee Vardakas said. “This proves especially valuable during energy assessments, allowing customers to understand the significant financial benefits of CHP to their facilities and bottom lines.”

HOLYOKE — Aegis Energy, EDF Group, a leading provider of co-generation technology, hired experienced energy-sector professional Michael Bartoszek to the role of business development manager. Bartoszek’s hire comes during an extended period of growth; Aegis recently added 12 team members and has plans to add four more.

Although new to Aegis, Michael is no stranger to the company or its affiliates, having previously held the position of regional manager for the Eastern U.S. for Citelum North America, a unit of the EDF Group. With his knowledge of EDF offerings and more than two decades of industry experience, he is well-equipped to suggest energy solutions in his current role of business development manager.

“Michael brings invaluable energy experience to Aegis, so we expect he will make an immediate impact on new business development by educating and marketing our products and services to prospective customers,” Aegis President Lee Vardakas said.

The four available positions include business development specialist (entry-level), new business development manager, generator technician, and field services technician.

“We’ve been fortunate to experience growth, even during the pandemic,” Vardakas added. “That speaks volumes to the stability of our industry and company.”

To learn more about Aegis and the current open positions, visit aegischp.com/careers.