Florida Alternative Energy Corporation
Formed by Henry M Healey, P.E. in 1986 to Provide Consulting Services, Products and Information Related toEnergy Management, Hvac Systen Design and Other Renewable Energy Alternatives The Florida Alternative Energy Corporation does business as "Healey & Associates" an Engineering Firm.

General Qualifications

Healey and Associates (H&A) is an engineering firm specializing in design, evaluation and commissioning of critical HVAC and industrial ventilation systems for laboratory, commercial, industrial and healthcare facilities. The firm provides consulting services to commercial, institutional, and industrial property owners and managers in addressing existing or potential Indoor Environmental Air Quality (IAQ), and safety issues. Healey and Associates routinely conducts Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) investigations of existing or proposed HVAC systems related to the development of system design or corrective actions required to address Indoor Environmental Quality and/or Safety issues.

HA, a licensed Engineering firm, was organized in February of 1986 and incorporated as the Florida Alternative Energy Corporation at that time. The strong suite of Healey & Associates, an engineering and construction consulting firm, is the ability to manage critical and complex mechanical environmental system retrofit programs and projects and to ensure their success and longevity. The firm has a proven track record in upgrading facility energy plants and HVAC systems using energy efficiency and the diagnosis and correction of Indoor and Environmental Air Quality problems in healthcare, laboratory, commercial and industrial buildings.

The firm provides design, construction management, inspection, commissioning, and technical training services to ensure that corrective measures are properly implemented, operated and maintained so that a healthy, safe, and comfortable indoor environment is achieved. H&A has assisted numerous state, county, commercial and institutional clients eliminate existing and/or potential Environmental Air Quality problems.

Healey and Associates is a multi-disciplined firm with expertise in project evaluation, system design, construction management, commissioning, and training. During the last 25 years, Mr. Healey has established close working relationships with some of the most experienced professionals, laboratories, and testing firms in the nation. Because of this relationship, Mr. Healey can quickly assemble teams of talent, especially suited to?project or client need, that are capable of investigating and addressing existing or perceived critical HVAC system problems and implementing successful corrective measures in a timely manner. This capability enables this small firm to respond quickly, efficiently and economically to meet client and project needs. The philosophy of HA is to provide clients the professional expertise, technological tools and economic analysis appropriate to each problem and situation.


In investigating reported problems Healey & Associates utilizes a team approach drawing upon engineering, industrial hygienists, and test and balance personnel as required. Typical projects involve two phases consisting of an initial investigative phase followed by a testing or corrective phase as appropriate to the specific project. The project team is directed by Henry M. Healey, P.E., president of Healey & Associates, an expert in ventilation system design, humidity control, testing, evaluation, project commissioning and training. Mr. Healey has over thirty years experience in the evaluation of Indoor Air Quality, HVAC system design and performance, and energy system upgrades. Mr. Healey and the Healey & Associates staff conducts the initial investigation and utilizes the team members as appropriate to the specific project and problems. Mr. Healey is supported by Healey & Associates staff, a Test Balance Agency, and Certified Industrial Hygienists as required by the individual projects.

The quality of Healey & Associates' IAQ work is best attested to by our record of repeat work, clients and project types. Healey & Associates has addressed Indoor Environmental Air Quality problems involving ventilation and distribution system problems, environmental comfort, hazardous materials, mold and mildew, odors, and indoor and outdoor contaminants in a wide variety of facilities.

An abbreviated listing of facility types provided Environmental Air Quality related services by Healey & Associates includes:

Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Healthcare Facilities
Correctional Facilities
Laboratories
Day Care Centers
Manufacturing Facilities
Office Buildings
Schools and Universities
Governmental Buildings
Hotels & Convention Centers

Healey & Associates, while providing a wide variety of professional services related to Indoor Environmental Air Quality, provides design and commissioning services required for the successful development, implementation, and operation of critical HVAC systems, advanced and alternative energy systems and energy conservation projects.

An abbreviated listing of clients provided consulting services is as follows:

Brevard Community College
Brevard Correctional Institute
Cape Canaveral Hospital
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Florida Department of Corrections
Florida Energy Office
Florida Keys Community College
Florida Power & Light
Florida Solar Energy Center
Holmes Regional Medical Center
Space Coast Hospital Services
Space Gateway Support (KSC)
Raytheon Support Services (AUTEC)
Wuesthoff Memorial Hospital
An abbreviated listing recent projects and activities is as follows:

ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR:

HVAC renovations in laboratories, Governmental (DOD) and Healthcare facilities related to Energy, IAQ or HVAC concerns.
Monroe County Government Building, an Adaptive Reuse of a Historic Building for Monroe County Government Offices and Department of Health, Key West
Dialysis Clinic- Key West
HRS Facilities- Marathon and Rockledge, Florida
Negative Pressure Rooms in numerous healthcare facilities for TB Control
Hospital Medical Gas System Upgrade
Renovations related to IAQ and energy conservation projects in numerous Healthcare and Government Facilities.

ENERGY CONSERVATION

Continually assisting building owners and managers upgrade Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional facilities cost effectively with savings from energy conservation. Services include:

· Energy Audits and comprehensive analysis and studies
· Identification of sources (Federal, State utility etc.)
· Energy project design and contract administration
· Monitoring and analysis of energy project performance
· Staff training

Teaming for Energy Projects

· Kennedy Space Center (FPL)
· Florida Department of Corrections (FEO)
· Florida Institute of Technology (FIT)
· Brevard Community College (FPL)

INDOOR AIR QUALITY

  • Diagnosis and Correction of Indoor Air Quality Problems in numerous Healthcare, Day Care, and C & I Buildings
  • Training of hospital, hotel/motel, safety, maintenance and regulatory personnel in IAQ.

 

RENEWABLE ENERGY APPLICATIONS

Numerous Solar Projects including Solar Thermal and electric (PV) for Commercial Industrial and Residential buildings as described in Solar Qualifications below


TRAINING PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

  • Safety & Security of Building Air Quality, World Environmental & Energy Conference, September 2002, Atlanta GA.
  • Protection of Air Quality in the Workplace-Post 9/11, Energy 2002 (Federal Energy Managers annual Conference), Palm Springs, California
  • IAQ Training for Florida Environmental Health Association (FEHA), Central Florida and Volusia County Safety Councils
  • Legionella & Energy Conservation Publication, FEHA Newsletter
  • Invited Presentation on Medical Gas System Design at 1996 Annual AHCA Seminar
  • C & I Solar Training in Commercial Solar Applications at the Florida Solar Center, Cocoa
  • Renewable energy training for Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) (Washington DC, San Francisco, California)


REFERENCES

A listing of references related to our expertise and experiences is available and will be furnished upon request.

 

Solar Qualifications 

The implementation of successful solar and advanced energy systems has been the primary focus of Flaenergy since its founding in 1986. The corporation has received international, regional, state, and local awards and recognition for its work in the solar energy field. 

The corporation's president, Mr. Henry Healey, has been a leader in the implementation of successful solar projects since the mid 70's. He directed TVA's internal Solar Facilities Program and was responsible for more than 70 renewable (solar, thermal, PV, and wind) energy projects on TVA's facilities throughout the seven state region. He directed TVA's photovoltaic program, was a member of the US DOE Solar Federal Buildings Editorial Review Board, and served on the Federal Photovoltaic Utilization Program Advisory Committee. His expertise has assisted a wide variety of organizations including the UN, the Federal government (TVA, US DOE, NREL, and DOD), and the state of Florida by providing facility managers, architects engineers, and the general public with the training necessary to evaluate, design, implement, operate, and maintain successful renewable energy projects. 

Mr. Healey's accomplishments and projects are broad and varied: 

  • Solar Process Heat studies for U.S. D.O.E.'s Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
  • Photovoltaic and solar water heating system designs for the city of Cocoa Beach
  • Flofida Building Code and Metro-Dade product approval wind load on solar components.
  • Solar Heating Systems for commercial pools
  • Training of Federal Facility Managers (Washington, DC, San Francisco)
  • Design of Stand-Alone Island Homes
  • Development of Solar Saves Business Educational Program for state wide distribution under Florida Energy Office's contract
  • ASHRAE International, First Place Technology Award (1994) for Industrial Solar Water Heating Project (Foster Farm)
  • Commercial and Industrial Solar Water Heating System Designs
  • Development of O&M manuals for C&I Solar Projects
  • Development of solicitations, draft contract documents and evaluation criteria for third party financing of alternative energy projects
  • Renewable Energy Training(FEMP, FSEC, UN, DOD)
  • Florida Department of Community Affairs Award (1995) for outstanding contribution and achievement to Florida's Solar Energy Industry.
  • Stand-alone Photovoltaic Systems
  • Refurbishment of poorly performing and/or inoperative solar systems
  • Small Community Photovoltaic Project (TVA)
  • Solar for Recreational Facilities (Cocoa Beach)
  • Solar Pumping Systems
  • TVA's Photovoltaic Exhibit at the 1982 World's Fair

See "Whats Happening" for recent activities and projects.


 

 


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