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Arizona State UniversityArizona State University (ASU) is the largest university in the U.S. ASU also leads the nation in its commitment to sustainability, having pioneered both graduate and undergraduate sustainability degrees. ASU has established the Global Institute of Sustainability (GIOS) as the hub of Arizona State University’s sustainability initiatives. Mr. Butterfield serves on the board of GIOS. Hummingbird and ASU have signed a Letter of Intent to build a 2.4MW urban biomass CHP facility on the ASU campus at Tempe, the first of its kind in North America. Under the terms of the Letter, ASU will become a shareholder in Hummingbird Energy LLC. |
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Hunt ConstructionFounded in 1945, Hunt Construction Group is now one of the top general contractors in the U.S. Hunt has annual sales surpassing $2 billion, and maintains a contract volume from $6-$8 billion. Hunt provides construction management, design-build, pre-construction, consulting, program management, risk management, and environmental services. Hummingbird has partnered with Hunt as general contractor for the urban biomass facility at Arizona State University, and on an ongoing basis as Hummingbird expands nationwide. As a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Hunt maintains a team of construction professionals who are Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED®) accredited, and well-versed in assisting Hummingbird with achieving certification for environmentally sustainable construction projects, and proficient with the USGBC’s LEED® certification process. |
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Schuff SteelFounded in 1976, Schuff International, Inc. is headquartered in Phoenix, and with its family of companies is the largest steel fabricator in the United States. Their group consists of four business units spread across diverse steel markets. Schuff International, Inc. operates 13 plants in total, located in California, Arizona, Texas, Kansas, Georgia and Florida. Hummingbird is working with Schuff for the delivery of the building framework, selected equipment, and rigging. Schuff operates nationwide and Schuff founder and chairman Dave Schuff has taken a personal interest in assisting Hummingbird with its expansion plans. With most of Schuff’s projects exceeding 90% in recycled content, they are a natural choice for meeting requirements as a LEED project. |
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Arrington-Watkins ArchitectsArrington-Watkins Architects was founded in 1994 in Phoenix, Arizona and serves primarily industrial and institutional clients throughout the United States. Mr. Arrington is personally in charge of the Hummingbird project, including the prototype design. The firm is licensed to practise in most states in the U.S. and has the ability to design LEED certified facilities across the nation. Arrington-Watkins has a long relationship with both Hunt Construction and Schuff Steel. These relationships make the Hunt, Schuff, and Arrington-Watkins team the ideal partners to assist Hummingbird’s aggressive growth targets. |
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1st Renewable Energy Technologies and Maxxtec AG1st Renewable Energy Technologies, LLP. (1stRET) and Maxxtec AG market, produce, and deploy modular combined heat and power (CHP) systems that utilize renewable fuel sources or waste heat recovery to generate electric and thermal energy. Maxxtec AG is the world’s largest supplier of Thermal Oil Systems, and a leading manufacturer of Organic Rankin Cycle turbines. 1stRET is the first company to introduce this proven European technology in North America, developed by Maxxtec AG. Hummingbird has committed to working with 1stRET and Maxxtec AG at Arizona State University, and wherever a market for hot water heating exists. |
