It’s very interesting to watch how the decision to save energy is made in various business settings. Getting someone to make that decision, plus the challenges of implementation, are two key factors why 30% of the energy used in businesses is typically wasted! This past week the Energy Alliance ... Read More »
PACE Funds Green Renovations
Last week Montcalm County became the 10th county in Michigan to approve PACE financing. While the benefits of PACE are numerous there is one benefit that is especially attractive to commercial, industrial, non-profit and multifamily property owners. That is, to qualify for PACE financing, the entire ... Read More »
Who Benefits from an Energy Renovation?
Last week the Vice President of the Energy Alliance Group, Curt Monhart, took a tour of a company operation that has a $75,000 monthly electric bill! The company’s sustainability manager wants an energy renovation so his company can improve their energy efficiency and lower the cost of utilities. ... Read More »
‘Keeping PACE’ event videos now available online
An inquisitive group of more than 70 people attended The Energy Alliance Group of Michigan’s “Keeping PACE with Energy Efficiency in Michigan” panel discussion in Troy last month. The event was so successful EAG of Michigan plans to offer it in Michigan at least three more times in 2015, with dates ... Read More »
New Solution Helps Businesses Cut Energy Expenses
“The idea of PACE is to broker long term financing so business property owners can undertake energy improvements profitably. That makes their business more efficient and they gain positive cash flow to plow back into their operation.” Andy Levin, Lean and Green Michigan You are the CFO of a company ... Read More »