“Customers are figuring out that they can buy fewer electrons, use them more productively, and produce more of their own, and it’s a good idea to sell customers what they want before someone else does.” Armory Lovins, Rocky Mountain Institute A client recently told our CEO “we have lots of people ... Read More »
PACE – When Green Becomes an Economic Development Program
“These investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy will also be a net new source of job opportunities. More specifically, we find that new investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy will generate more jobs for a given amount of spending than maintaining or expanding each ... Read More »
The Unintended Cost of Cheap Lighting
I frequent many forums while researching trends in energy efficiency and I came across two comments today that merit an expanded discussion. The comments represent key factors that are influencing energy efficiency renovations and upgrades. The first was a comment by Gary Reid recognizing the ... Read More »
What’s Stopping You from Upgrading Your Facility?
“We’re in desperate need of a new roof, windows, lighting and modern HVAC!” Building owner upon learning about PACE Daylight was shining onto the floor through holes in the walls, roof and windows. Machine operators struggled to work in poorly lit work areas because lighting fixtures were mounted ... Read More »
High-Performance Energy Buildings
"High-performance energy buildings are the wave of the future in the commercial market." Bryan Garcia, CEO, Connecticut Green Bank If you’re old enough to remember when the fuel economy labels started showing up on new car windows there’s a good chance you’ll remember your first appreciation of ... Read More »
Why Finance Teams Reject Energy Efficiency Projects
“Without a better option, 9 out of 10 commercial clients will choose saving $15,000 in upfront cost and give up $1.1 million in long term energy savings!” Scott Ringlein Just last week the CFO of a large company was presented with an energy efficiency proposal comparing the cost and savings of LED ... Read More »
Energy Efficiency – The PACE Paradigm Shift
“We are in the midst of a paradigm shift in this nation, but like most changes, it will take a considerable time.” Scott Ringlein, EAG CEO Over 98% of all major energy efficiency proposals, including large renewable energy projects, never leave the drawing board due to the traditional barriers ... Read More »
The Number One Barrier to Energy Efficiency Projects
A commercial energy efficiency project can save vast amounts of money in the long run but often requires significant capital to launch! The number one reason energy efficiency projects never get started is the lack of access to adequate financing! Energy Efficiency Projects Require Unique ... Read More »
Attend free PACE presentation April 23 in Lansing!
Learn about Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing at a free panel discussion, “Keeping PACE with Energy Efficiency in Michigan,” Thursday, April 23 from 3-6 p.m. at Lansing Community College, West Campus, 5708 Cornerstone Dr., Lansing, MI 48917. Michigan’s PACE finance expert Andy ... Read More »
The Four Components of Successful Energy Efficiency Renovations
“The Empire State Building…launched a comprehensive retrofit at the landmark property to reduce costs, increase real estate value and protect the environment…Over the past three years the program has generated a total of approximately $7.5 million in energy savings at the landmark building.” ... Read More »