BERT (bertbrain.com), the leader in building intelligence for plug loads and IoT-ready energy management solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with the Sentinel Consortium of Companies (sentinelmv.com) to advance energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives in Mount Vernon, New York and the surrounding region.

The collaboration will bring BERT’s patented wireless monitoring and control solutions to development projects throughout the region, supporting Mount Vernon’s ongoing clean energy initiatives, including the city’s thermal energy network project with Con Edison. BERT will work with Sentinel to develop and construct a state-of-the-art, interactive showroom in Sentinels Mount Vernon, New York office. This facility will attract Students, Teachers, Instructors, and Professionals from every point in the region with the goal of advancing skill sets and capabilities in the areas of energy efficient plug load solutions for commercial development & existing facilities.

The showroom will feature BERT’s advanced IoT-ready hardware and technical consulting services, demonstrating proven plug load management technologies that reduce a facility’s energy consumption by 30-50%. The BERT plug load solution is the only stand-alone platform that helps Commercial & Industrial facilities meet ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 90.1 mandate that requires “…At least 50% of all 120V, 15 and 20 Ampere receptacles shall be automatically controlled…”

Partnership Components and Implementation

The strategic alliance includes three core components designed to maximize energy efficiency impact, while supporting and training Mount Vernon High School graduates and Sentinel’s Workforce Development Programs.

1. BERT will equip Sentinel’s Mount Vernon showroom with sophisticated wireless monitoring and control solutions, creating a living laboratory that demonstrates next-generation energy efficiency technologies.
2. BERT will develop comprehensive curriculum materials for Sentinel’s vocational training programs, focusing on Plug and Process Load (PPL) control as a critical energy efficiency measure.
3. The partnership also establishes BERT as a technical consultant, working closely with Sentinel to ensure optimal integration of plug load management technologies in Mount Vernon’s construction and renovation projects.

Executive Perspectives

“This partnership brings proven energy efficiency technology directly to Mount Vernon’s construction and workforce development initiatives,” said Brian Hill, VP of Sales, BERT. “Our IoT monitoring solutions reduce commercial, industrial, municipality and school district’s plug load energy consumption by 30-50%, supporting Mount Vernon’s clean city energy goals.”

“BERT’s plug load management technology perfectly complements our sustainable construction approach,” said Terrence Horton, CEO, The Sentinel Consortium of Companies. “Together, we’re creating a living laboratory in Mount Vernon that demonstrates next-generation energy efficiency for the entire region.”

Implementation Timeline

The partnership will begin with the immediate installation of BERT’s IoT-ready hardware in Sentinel’s Mount Vernon showroom facility, followed by the development of specialized curriculum materials for plug and process load control training. The educational programs will launch in coordination with Mount Vernon High School’s Career and Technical Education initiatives, providing students with hands-on experience in energy conservation technologies. The collaboration aligns with Mount Vernon’s existing clean energy timeline, including the potential 2025-2026 construction phase of the city’s thermal energy network project.

About BERT

BERT delivers sophisticated wireless monitoring and control solutions for plugged in and hardwired loads using Internet of Things (IoT)-ready hardware. The company specializes in building intelligence technologies that help commercial facilities reduce energy consumption while maintaining operational efficiency.
About The Sentinel Consortium of Companies

The Sentinel Consortium of Companies provides vertically integrated, sustainable construction and green energy solutions. The consortium provides workforce development programs including vocational apprenticeship training in partnership with Mount Vernon’s Department of Public Works.

Media Contact:

Brian Hill, VP of Sales
bhill@bertbrain.com