The document provides an overview of the Guardian program, which aims to make islands more sustainable and less dependent on imports through integrated infrastructure projects and tourism-focused economic opportunities. Guardian brings together experts to create fully integrated utility and infrastructure systems, and revenue-generating demonstration projects focusing on marine, land, food, and cultural tourism. The goals are to establish public-private partnerships, capture 30% of the local tourism market, diversify jobs, and create a self-funding model within 7 years. Infrastructure projects will integrate renewable energy, water treatment, waste management, agriculture, and transportation. The team comprises experts in various relevant fields, and the program will implement phased projects on multiple islands.

1. G U A R D I A N
P R O T E C T I N G , R E S T O R I N G A N D N U R T U R I N G W O R L D I S L A N D S
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2. O V E R V I E W
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3. A B O U T
G U A R D I A N
Guardian is a sustainable
solutions based program
dedicated to reducing island
dependency on imports-
particularly energy and food-
and developing
opportunities for economic
growth on islands
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4. A P P R O A C H
Guardian brings together expertise from around the world, forming a team of
individuals who have worked with a number of organisations in the drive to
demonstrate both the necessity for a response to climate change, and the
economic opportunity that this presents.
The Guardian approach focusses on two key components for successful
sustainable development:
1.Creating a systems integration of utilities and infrastructure to establish the
foundation from which sustainable communities can be effectively built- the
goal is to build a community eco-system that is seamless and fully integrated
2.Building projects which demonstrate that sustainable solutions are
profitable, developing a platform of projects that have strong revenue
generating components embedded in each
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5. O U R G O A L S
Our model is centred around the Tourism sector, developing integrated pathways and
tourism related businesses that ensure revenues remain on island. Our goals are to:
• Establish Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) to enable projects
• Capture 30% of the current tourism market, building also a model for Tourism that
meets the requirements of future markets
• Integrate project infrastructure (energy, water, waste, agriculture, transportation) to
increase efficiency and reduce the local burden that has been encountered by
tourism growth
• Diversify the job market, enhancing job creation and opportunities, keeping local
talent and skills on island
• Establish a model which presents a platform of self funding opportunities and
projects by Year 7 of the program
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6. O U R
S O L U T I O N
The Guardian solution builds tourism
related business initiatives that bring
together local expertise and skills and
regional initiatives, developing a platform
of opportunities for the market.
Recognising the changing needs and
wishes of the tourism market, and
underpinning global commitment to a
sustainable future, our approach opens up
a wealth of tourist activities focussed on:
1.Mari-tourism (Sea)
2.Geo-Tourism (Land)
3.Agri-Tourism (Food Production)
4.Cultural Tourism (Communities)
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7. P R O J E C T I N F R A S T R U C T U R E
Monitor Control Solid Waste Waste Water Agriculture
Water Treatment Energy Centre
Biofuels Food Production
Transportation
Guardian’s sustainable infrastructure includes the
following technologies and systems:
• Renewable energy- solar PV, wind turbines
• Solar desalination for potable water
• Grey-water re use, including rainwater harvesting
• Ecological wastewater treatment, converting
waste water to grey water for use in our landscapes
• Solid waste recycling and conversion to electricity
• Organic waste composting for use as fertiliser
• Eco transportation vehicles used on site,
including solar powered golf carts, seaways and
biofuel buses
• Solar powered night lighting
• Smart grid for both electricity and water
conservation efficiency
• Green building materials, including furniture,
fixtures and equipment
• Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) that
monitors performance before systems failure
• Food production, e.g. greenhouses, vertical
farming, hydroponics, aquaculture
• Utility and infrastructure integration
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8. P R O J E C T
O U T L I N E
Bringing together science, technology,
innovation and economics, the Guardian
program will implement and integrate a
range of revenue generating projects on a
number of islands.
The key outcomes of these projects will
impact capacity building, job creation,
capital independence and health and well
being on islands.
The program identifies a portfolio of
projects per island, including sustainability
focussed lodging together with adventure/
experience type activities and parks.
Implementation of these projects follow a
phased approach to achieve the program
aims.
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9. P R O J E C T C O M P O N E N T S
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Creation of meaningful jobs for local
people
Internships and on the job training
for students and adults in Sciences,
Economics, Technology, Innovation,
Health & Wellbeing
Immersion in ecosystem
sciences: Biology,
Botany, Geology,
Palentology,
Oceanography,
Astronomy, Physical
Sciences
Immersion in sustainability
economics, creating capital
independence as project mission
and embedded ecosystem
services value
Exploration of new and existing
technologies that enable
sustainability missions, including
food, energy, water and waste
Exploration of innovative
sustainability solutions in
sciences, economics,
technology, health and
wellbeing
Immersion in
improving and
sustaining human
health through
nutrition, exercise,
sport, recreation and
mindfulness

10. P R O J E C T D E L I V E RY
Guardian’s project delivery adopts a phased approach,
recognising the complexity of implementing sustainable
solutions. Our approach is dynamic and responsive,
capable of demonstrating flexibility and the ability to
forecast change.
Whilst innovative, our business model is anchored in
economic reality. With a multi disciplinary team,
Guardian provides turnkey DBOOST project delivery
services- Design, Build, Own, Operate, Sustain and
Train.
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11. R E S O U R C E S
The Guardian team brings together skills and expertise in:
• Research
• Engineering
• Science
• Financing
• Project design/planning/development/implementation and oversight
• Communications and Marketing
• Stakeholder Engagement and Government Liaison
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12. T H E T E A M
Paul Bierman- Lytle,
Program Director
Thelma Muro-Dittes,
Senior Program
Manager and Project
Director
Juan Mayans-Boom,
Marketing Director
Rob Bryan,
Director and
Marine Program Lead
Nasir Khattak,
Director and Strategic
Alliance Lead
Maya Doolub,
Director and Network
Engagement Lead
Gary Lee,
Director and
Engineering Lead
Dr Ed Sanders,
Chief Financial Officer
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13. T H E T E A M
Professor Fernando
Recalde Leon,
Architect & Urban
Planning Lead
Erich Gunther,
Innovation & Design
Lead
Andre Moltschaniwskyj,
Naval Architect
Craig Loomes,
Naval Architect
Gail Alling,
Environment and
Community Research
Lead
Mark van Thillo,
Environment and
Community Research
Lead
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14. T E A M B I O G R A P H I E S
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15. President, Paul W. Bierman-Lytle, will direct the GUARDIAN program.
Paul’s 35-year professional career has spanned the globe, focusing on
island communities.
With his M.Arch. Degree from Yale University, Paul has expanded his
practice as a licensed architect (California and Connecticut) to include real
estate development, master planning, ‘green’ building certification,
builder/contractor, lecturer, author, and visiting professor at Yale and
UCLA. His island community work has included 45,000 acre sustainable
community in Kauai, for Steve Case’s development entity, Grove Farms
and a $1.2 B USD adventure sports and recreation complex for the Crown
Prince of Abu Dhabi, UAE, that included 25 different sports, 884 residential
units (condos, town homes, villas), a 5-star Hilton hotel, and commercial
centre with restaurants, retail shops and offices. Paul has worked in
Caribbean, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Fiji, Sri Lanka, Oman, Qatar, UAE, UK,
Azores, Hilton Head island, SC, Treasure Island, San Francisco, to mention
a few.
His expertise includes development of a methodology to optimise utilities
and infrastructure as an integrated, interdependent entity forming the
backbone of sustainable communities. His current project proposals
include the Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIPA); the Galapagos Islands;
Marina de Pez, Costa Rica; Villa Blanca Cloud forest community, Costa
Rica; Arrowhead Springs sustainable community on 1916 acres; and
several tourist destination projects in Oman and the UAE.
Thelma Muro-Dittes, Senior Program Manager and Project Director, is a
professional with over 20 years of experience in the world of Real Estate
Development and the Built Environment.
Her professional qualifications include all aspects of Design and a
comprehensive understanding of the building process, including
Programming, Entitlement, Site Analysis, Conceptual Design,
Construction Documents and Construction Administration. As Project
Manager and Owner’s Representative, Thelma has been integral part of
large developments in the United States, Mexico, China, UAE, Spain and
Singapore.
Thelma’s emphasis on quality project management assures clients that the
project will meet its schedule and budget while maintaining the integrity
of the design and use intent. Her experience as both a Designer and
Developer, maintains a leveled interest on all sides of the project
equation, Design, Cost and Use, through the coordination of feasibility
studies, governmental processing, design development constructability.
Thelma’s proficiency with consultant coordination on complex large-scale
projects has guided many clients through the difficult understanding of
the full scope of design and construction issues of a turnkey project.
Thelma’s experience includes Themed Environments, Entertainment
Venues, Hospitality, Retail, Commercial, Transportation, Civic, Medical,
Educational and Multi-Family Residential. She has contributed to of some
of the most prestigious Architecture and Engineering teams in the United
States including: Ellerbe Becket & Associates, HNTB Architecture &
Engineering, and Gensler & Associates.
Paul Bierman-Lytle,
President
Thelma Muro-Dittes,
Senior Program Manager & Project Director
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16. Juan Mayans-Boom, Marketing Director.
With a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a focused vision for successful
new ventures, Juan Mayans-Boom has launched and helmed numerous
endeavors in a diverse range of industries.
Among the highlights of Juan’s accomplishments in the business world:
Alfatecnica, a translations and localization services company in Madrid,
Spain; SimediIT services development company in Madrid, Spain and
Seattle, Washington; He published Persona in Seattle Washington,
Hispanic magazine for the English Speaking audience; Pi Factor, a
marketing and advertising agency in Madrid, Seattle, Califoand Mexico;
and IM Global Resources, an international joint venture providing
President Olasegun Obasanjo’s Nigerian Government with an innovative
program to maintain the equity participation between the NNPC (Nigerian
National Petroleum Corporation) and the JV partners. His experience in
the Architecture and Engineering world began with Parson’s Brinkerhoff, in
early nineties, decentralizing and turning their Western Media Group into
a profitable local studio within 12 months.
Since then he cofounded Thelma & Boom, and Generator, a creative
agency focused in servicing the development industry. Juan has served on
several Boards of Directors including the Washington State Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce, KidsQuest Childrens’ Museum and the North
Seattle Community College Foundation, where his multi-cultural
experience has proved highly valuable reaching different culture
segments. He has also served in the Executive Council of the California
State Fullerton School Business and Economics and is an Associate
Member of the TEA, Theming and Entertainment Association
Rob Bryan, is GUARDIAN’s sustainable water sports and marine
tourism expert. Rob can also be described as our underwater
intervention specialist: commercial and sport diver, instructor, sailor, boat
designer and builder, submersible pilot, low zero emission research
catamaran design and project manager, and marine tourism business
development director. Among Rob’s career and accomplishments:
• Extensive experience in offshore construction
• Special interest and expertise in sustainable alternatives to coastal and
island resort development
• Special interest in ocean expedition planning & execution
• Deep knowledge of "Social Enterprise", hybrid business models, and
synergistic models such as scientific research tourism
• Special interest in moving OCAES (ocean compressed air energy
storage) and SWAC (seawater air conditioning) into deployment to
assist island communities in the transition from petroleum.
Marine Tourism Experience:
Live aboard dive charter, luxury dive-sail charter (75’ cat). Snorkel boat
captain, day trip and live aboard dive boat captain. Charter boat design
and construction. Yacht charter.
Commercial Diving Experience:
Salvage, welding, inland and offshore construction, oilfield and
submerged cultural resources. Recompression chamber technician.
Saturation system construction and operation. Diving technician- NOAA’s
Aquarius habitat.
Vessel operation (power & sail to 130’ & 299 Gt.), Seamagine submersible
pilot, multihull design, and construction
Juan Mayans-Boom,
Marketing Director
Rob Bryan,
Director & Marine Program Lead
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17. Nasir Khattak, brings to GUARDIAN his vast international islands
expertise and perspective.
From over twenty years of experience working with international multi-
lateral and bi-lateral institutions, Nasir has accumulated a vast network
of government, community, non-profits, and private corporations. Nasir
is an expert in establishing strategic alliances among these diverse
groups and can create the mechanisms for projects to become funded
and established. His professional experience includes working on
numerous environmental, energy and real estate development projects
in both developed and developing countries, in the non-government as
well as in the private sector. He works closely with the United Nations,
and multilateral development agencies and seeks to build partnerships
among countries, businesses and institutions of the North and the South
while finding win-win solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
while achieving economic, environmental and social benefits.
For over fifteen years Nasir has worked on developing and
implementing renewable energy and energy efficiency policies and
projects in the small islands in the Caribbean, the Pacific and Indian
Ocean regions. Nasir manages the VISION 20/30 – Sustainable Energy
for Small Island Economies, which is one of the High Impact Initiative of
the UN Secretary General’s initiative of Sustainable Energy for All. He
helped establish the Global Sustainable Energy Islands Initiative of the
Climate Institute in 2000 and managed it as a consortium of
international organizations, to assist the Small Island Developing States
develop and implement sustainable energy plans.
As the Chief Operating Officer of the Climate Institute, Washington DC
based non-government organization he manages environmental,
energy, science and awareness programs and projects of the Institute.
Maya Doolub, Director, complements GUARDIAN’s team with her multi-
faceted island network and capacity building experience. Maya is a Senior
Fellow at the Carbon War Room, formed by Sir Richard Branson, where
she helps lead CWR’s Islands Program meet its Ten Island Challenge to
accelerate the transition of islands off fossil fuels. She also served as
project manager of CWR’s Smart Island Economies Operation.
Maya has extensive experience with the formation and operations of
Public Private Partnerships. Her skills in this arena provides a sound
understanding of dynamics across stakeholders and organizations, and
Maya is able to recognize the potential of relationships between
stakeholders in order to maximize opportunities. Maya has core
experience in community consultation, particularly in health care and
education. She has worked with the UK National Health Service, World
Health Organization and independent health care providers. Maya’s
expertise includes project implementation, driving change and change
management, and communications, working with clients to deliver
solutions which reflect and build on the innovation and expertise which
exists within their organization.
Maya brings to GUARDIAN the ability to develop evidence-based
products and services strategies, concept development and testing,
marketing and communications strategies, business analysis and product/
service development. Her expertise in developing sports programs
mainstreamed into health and social care services complements
GUARDIAN’s adventure sports and recreation initiatives. A key attribute is
Maya’s facilitation and communication interface with communities. Her
techniques include public consultation events, focus groups, staff and
stakeholder workshops, interviews and surveys, and implementation of
training programs which are one of the core objectives of GUARDIAN: to
build sustainable capacity within the island
Nasir Khattak,
Director & Strategic Alliance Lead
Maya Doolub,
Director & Network Engagement Lead
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18. Gary Lee, will provide GUARDIAN with expertise in civil engineering,
mechanical, electrical, and water systems design and installation. Gary’s
particular expertise is developing the business framework for integrated
utilities and infrastructure. Gary was a key member of the Steve Case
‘Wailani’ sustainable community development in Kauai. Among Gary’s
professional services, he is an advocate for developing innovative
solutions in water treatment, waste conversion, and food production
integration. Gary has over 41 years of experience in planning, financing
and implementation of projects.
Financing – Liaison experience in developing financial strategies to
facilitate funding relationships between local and state/federal
programs. Gary is knowledgeable in municipal and governmental
financing alternatives including taxable and taxexempt bonding,
leasing, and privatization/public private partnerships.
Technical – Gary’s experience has involved a wide range of
environmental and civil engineering projects that include project
management, program development, and underwriting and design of
maintenance management programs.
Coalition Building – Gary has in-depth experience in the design and
execution of public awareness and participation programs including the
development of multi-participant alliance coalitions that are often
critical to the success and acceptance of statewide projects.
Industry Leadership – Gary was the originator of the Reliability Centered
Maintenance approach to insurance-backed warranty/service contract
concept. This innovative approach to extending the useful life of
equipment was developed through strategic alliance with Zurich
Insurance Company, one of the world’s leading insurers.
Edward G. Sanders, co-founded Eco Tourism International to provide
specialized ecotourism-related business consulting services to
government planners and private developers. He prepares feasibility
studies, market analyses, and financing proposals for ecotourism and
conservation projects. He has evaluated ecotourism projects and
certification programs, and prepared regional strategies, market surveys,
business plans, financing proposals, and related sustainable development
studies throughout the world. Ed is a former Vice-Chairman of the Board
of The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) and author of several
studies of ecotourism markets and the economics and financing of eco-
lodges. He was a founding partner and did the business planning and
recruited most of the investors for a multi-faceted, 13,000-acre
conservation and ecotourism project in Belize, utilizing a mix of innovative
public and private financing approaches. Ed is currently serving as part-
time CFO of HOMER Energy and providing related project planning and
consulting services. He previously served for six months as interim Chief
Operating Officer of Global Clean Energy, Inc. where he helped position it
to begin trading as a fully reporting OTC company. Other projects include
environmental technology transfer programs involving clean energy,
pollution control and innovative remediation programs (e.g., biomass
power, coal mine methane recovery, and water and air pollution control
technologies). In the late 1990s, he led the business planning and
arranged most of the financing for a $60 million, 50 megawatt IGCC
private power plant in India. He has prepared economic impact analyses,
feasibility studies and business plans for clean energy and land
conservation projects, including creation of markets for natural ecosystem
services. He has evaluated and arranged non-traditional financing for
environmental projects, eco-industrial and technology parks, and
ecotourism ventures.
Gary Lee,
Director & Engineering Lead
Dr Edward Sanders,
Chief Financial Officer
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19. Prof. Arch. Fernando Recalde Leon is Visiting Professor / Senior
Research Scholar in the field of Bio-Ecologic Architecture and
Environmental Innovation Technologies at ABITA Interuniversity Center
headquarters in Florence, Italy.
Fernando brings to GUARDIAN expertise in urban planning and
architecture, with over 20 years of experience in spatial urban planning
fostering sustainable development within Agenda 21 UN participatory
planning, together with RES (Renewable Energy Sources) & RUE
(Rational Use of Energy) European Union eco-efficient strategies.
Prof. Leon is ABITA’s International Relationship Coordinator for South
America since 2005, promoting renewable industrial bilateral
collaboration between Europe & ACP countries triggering mitigation
strategy for poverty reduction and rehabilitation of urban & rural
environments. Over the past 5 years, ABITA fosters industrial production
of Added Value Bio-Composites for ecological building materials.
ABITA has promoted and coordinated workshops in strategic planning
and communications techniques at local government and with bilateral
and multilateral representatives. Prof. Leon provides professional and
academic expertise in conceptualizing, designing and supervising the
development of education strategies for developing countries. His work
is augmented through publications and media (Web, CD-ROM, and
Video) and workshops that are focused on sustainable development
issues, ecological architecture, urban design, community participation
and strategic planning. Each of these topics follow the guidelines of
Agenda 21, the UN Millennium Report “We, the peoples – the role of
the United Nations in the 21st century”, and new developments in the
continuing consolidation of the European Union policies on sustainable
development and “eLearning”.
Erich W. Gunther is the Chairman, Chief Technology Officer and co-
founder of EnerNex, where he helps clients define their strategic direction
in basic R&D, technology and product development. Erich has 30 years of
experience in the design and development of innovative solutions to a
wide array of power system problems, most notably in ways to take
advantage of communications networks and technology to improve the
efficiency, operating practices and security of the electric power system. In
2014, Erich was appointed by the National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST) a “Disaster Resilience Fellow” – a program to bring in
industry subject matter experts to provide review and input to their
Disaster Resilience Framework. In November 2011, Erich was named an
IEEE Fellow – the highest grade of membership and is recognized by the
technical community as a prestigious honor and an important career
achievement.
In 2004, Erich was appointed to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
GridWise Architecture Council, served as its Chairman from 2010-2012 and
continues to actively participate as member and chairman emeritus. From
2010-2014 Mr. Gunther served on the IEEE PES Governing Board as
member-at-large for Smart Grid, is past-chair of the IEEE PES Intelligent
Grid Coordinating Committee, serves as Chairman of the IEEE PES
harmonics Working Group and is a member of the IEEE Smart Grid
Steering Committee. He also serves on the Smart Grid Interoperability
Panel (SGIP) board of directors, the UTC Smart Networks Council board,
and is the Chairman of the Board of the Utility Communications
Architecture International Users Group (UCAIug).
Erich received his BSEE from Gannon University in 1980 and his Master of
Engineering degree in Electric Power Engineering from Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute in 1984.
Fernando Recalde Leon,
Architect & Urbal Planning Lead
Erich Gunther,
Innovation & Design Lead
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20. Andre Moltschaniwskyj and Craig Loomes, represent a New Zealand
based naval architectural office with a world-wide reputation for the
design of highly innovative boats covering a broad range of industries
and applications. From the outset, their apprhas focused on designing
efficient, lightweight boats using intelligent design and comprehensive
R&D programs to go faster further with the least energy possible.
In recent years, their work has formed a logical platform for the
demonstration of sustainable technologies, resulting in boats such as
the current world power boat circumnavigation record holder ‘Earthrace’
(later ‘Ady Gil’) which was powered by renewable bio-fuels – and the
31m photovoltaic powered catamaran PlanetSolar MS Turanor which
became the first solar-powered vehicle to circle the globe.
Gaie Alling and Mark Van Thillo have been conducting coral reef
research, data collection, and restoration for over twenty years. Their
primary goal is to inspire intelligent stewardship of our earth’s biosphere.
They achieve this objective by (1) implementing conservation programs
which are community-based and sustainable; (2) creating educational
programs that inspire people to care for the biosphere and get involved to
make a difference; and (3) providing an unbiased, “trusted source” of data
about the biosphere to users around the world. PCRF is unique in having a
sailing ship to voyage the seas and work off remote Islands in Asia. Mir’s
homeport is located at Raffles Marina, Singapore
Gaie and Mark work hand-in-hand with indigenous peoples to help solve
environmental challenges. They are “called to action” by the families
living on shore who suffer from the decline in fisheries and not enough
means to live in the modern world. Because each situation is different,
they learn about the unique challenges and provide expertise to empower
the community learn how to more effectively steward their land and sea.
Andre Moltschaniwskyj and Craig Loomes,
Naval Architects
Gaie Alling and Mark van Thillo,
Environment & Community Research
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21. C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N
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Paul Bierman-Lytle, President
p.biermanlytle@pangaeon.com
Capt Rob Bryan, Director
sundiver2010@gmail.com
Nasir Khattak, Director
nkhattak@climate.org
Maya Doolub, Director
maya.doolub@elmsconsulting.co.uk
Gary Lee, Director
glee@uam-llc.com
Dr Ed Sanders, CFO
ed.sanders@homerenergy.com