CH Reynolds consistently places well on Top lists for Silicon Valley Electrical Contractors

As seen in the Silicon Valley Business Journal we earned top 5 for the third year in a row.

2018: 5^th

2017: 5^th

2016: 5^th

2015: 7^th

2014: 6^th

2013: 6^th

CH REYNOLDS ENERGY MANAGEMENT DIVISION recently installed the new Cyber Switching Submetering Power Management system with the Energy Management Dashboard software package in its corporate office building to help reduce the costs when PG&E calls for an EVENT DAY to reduce energy usage between 2PM and 6PM.

Several locations were targeted within the 46,000 square foot building and the controls were directed to sync up with PG&E’s Peak Day Pricing Events.

“While we knew the savings would be swift and dramatic, we were astonished by PG&E data analytics proving that we reduced our power use during that time by a whopping 46%!” exclaimed President, Chuck Reynolds.   Translating this percentage into thousands of dollars saved on the building’s electric bill was a nice surprise compared to the shock and awe of earlier electric bills, before using the submetering system.

PG&E created a program to encourage conservation. It’s called Peak Day Pricing and businesses earn badges for saving.  As of this writing, CH Reynolds has received 8 badges in the last five events, and are on the way to earning even more with the ongoing results from submetering and effective power management!   We’re proud to be doing our part to keep California’s energy supply clean and reliable.

“With the increasing costs of electrical power, it makes good sense to install and utilize Cyber Switching’s  power management system to not only realize tremendous cost savings in dollars but to lessen the strain on the national grid and impact on the environment,” remarked Reynolds.

Cyber Switching’s power management solutions are targeted to the small and medium sized commercial buildings.  They are easy to use and very cost effective. CH Reynolds is a preferred vendor of Cyber Switching products.

Quick Facts on Peak Day Pricing

PG&E calls Peak Day Pricing Event Days on especially hot days when the demand for electricity can reach an extreme level.

• No more than 15 Peak Day Pricing Event Days are called each year. Event Days may be called on weekends or holidays.
• They can send you an alert by email, text or phone the day before an Event Day, so you can plan ahead to conserve or shift your energy use.
• PG&E asks your help in shifting or reducing your energy use from 2-6 p.m. on Peak Day Pricing Event Days.

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CH Reynolds’ Company-Wide Safety Program Is A Way Of Life

CH Reynolds’ safety program represents a way of life that is always improving. Kevin Smith, Safety Specialist, discusses how the company-wide safety program is implemented.

Kevin Smith
Safety Specialist

CH Reynolds, San Jose

Q: What is your official title at CH Reynolds, and how long have you worked there?

A: I am the company Safety Specialist and have been with CH Reynolds

for one year.

Q: What are the various components of your safety program and how is it administered?

A: The safety program is backed by a full-time safety team who meet weekly. All safety programs are documented in a binder and sent out to each and every job site. Through quarterly safety meetings with

our foreman and superintendent s, we ensure all employees, including management and field employees, understand what the safety programs entail, and how to properly implement the guidelines. Additionally,

we conduct safety trainings and have written policies/procedures that pertain to every applicable safety situation of our business.

Q: What is the initial safety training that CH Reynolds employees go through?

A: All new hires in the field receive initial orientation and training in a number of areas including: HIPP (Heat Illness Prevention Program); PPE (Personal Protective Equipment); housekeeping; ladder awareness;

and the basic fatal four hazards (falls, electrocution, struck by, caught between). Once they enter a job site, they meet with the foremen to receive additional training for onsite requirements and review the

CH Reynolds safety program.

Q: How would you describe CH Reynolds’ safety philosophy?

A: It’s a way of life. In CH Reynolds, it’s commonly referred to as a culture that is always improving. Many new employees hear the word “safety” and they think they could be written up for breaking the smallest of rules. That thinking process is what we’re trying to change to a more team-oriented approach.

Safety is here to ensure you make it home to your family in one piece. This includes informing you of job site hazards, training you on safety regulations, and being a sounding board when you have concerns about your safety or the safety of others. We are always improving our safety culture.

Q: How would you describe your process for implementing the safety program, and how ongoing employee participation in the safety program is encouraged, implemented, and reinforced?

A: When new safety programs are developed or revised, all changes are emailed to employees to make sure everyone in the company is

aware of the new or updated programs. All employees, both field and

management, cooperate for program implementation . If there is ever a question or an issue, the safety team is notified immediately. We have mandatory quarterly company-wide meetings, with a portion of the meeting devoted to communicating any changes to the safety manual to make sure safety programs are understood and clearly communicated.

Q: How has your program grown or changed over the post few years? What’s new?

A: The safety program continues to become much more detailed and comprehensive, and company engagement has improved immensely. The field is more proactive about ensuring the work they do is being done safely. Training has become more readily available for company programs, and overall, safety has become a n intricate part of all aspects of CH Reynolds.

Q: Does CH Reynolds have ongoing training opportunities for safety at a management level?

A: Most management level employees have received training in CPR/First Aid/AED, permit entry conf ined space and non-entr y rescue, trenching and excavation, and other areas. Management is welcome and encouraged to participate in any of the safety trainings, and is always available when it’s needed.

Q: How do your customers view safety and do they see the value?

A: We have been praised time and time again for our safe habits on

job sites. Customers are extremely happy with our programs and our employees’ performance and safety mindset.

Q: If you had to use one sentence to sum up safety training at CH Reynolds, what would that be?

A: If you’re not aware of certain safety procedures, let’s get you trained!

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