One of the easier and more cost-effective steps a business can take to prevent pollution and increase profitability is to cut energy costs. Payback periods are often very short and results can be substantial. Examples of places where energy efficient upgrades make business sense include:

• Lighting
• HVAC equipment
• Office equipment
• Process equipment and motors
• Building envelope

EMAP provides a step-by-step program to evaluate your energy savings potential including:

• Analyzing your current energy usage
• Visiting and assessing your facilities
• Providing recommendations for cost savings
• Assisting with finding sources of financing

Energy Efficiency Tips

When the electricity price caps come off for most of Pennyslvania's utility companies in 2009 and 2010, consumers' utility bills are expected to dramatically increase. In preparation, commercial and residential customers should start preparing now by implementing cost-saving energy efficiency strategies. Beginning with the Spring 2007 First Stop newsletter, EMAP is providing a series of energy efficiency tips, which will be reprinted here following the publication of each First Stop. Click on each tip for more information.

• Tip #1: Upgrade Lighting
• Tip #2: Save on Energy Efficiency Upgrades
• Tip #3: Look for the ENERGY STAR label
• Tip #4: Reduce Winter Heating Costs
• Tip #5: Take Advantage of Utility Tax Exemptions

For more tips on energy efficient lighting, read our Energy Efficient Lighting Fact Sheet.

Want to learn more about how your business can save money by making energy efficient upgrades? Click here to sign up for an energy assessment.

To see how other businesses are taking measures to cut energy costs, visit our Success Stories page.

For information on funding for energy upgrades, Click Here.