Before beginning, it is helpful to understand the importance of your project. This process is a win-win scenario that will save your business money on energy bills and contribute to a more efficient world.
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Executing a clean energy project or appliance upgrade can save many costs. Take the example of a project that costs $100 to implement but will generate $10 in monthly energy savings. This project will pay for itself in under one year. In addition, the sooner this project is implemented, the sooner you will see the benefits. For more complex projects incorporating financing details, ENERGY STAR's Cash Flow Opportunity Calculator can provide insight into the potential savings and the cost of delaying a project.
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Implementing a clean energy project will protect the environment by reducing reliance on non-renewable energy sources and making systems more energy efficient. Therefore, this project is a win-win scenario: it will save your business money and save the environment.
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What's the First Step?
The first step in implementing a clean energy project is to identify which project to undertake. If you already know, that's great! But if you are unsure where to start, an energy audit is a great place to start. Overcoming this information hurdle allows decision makers to start making informed decisions. There are many options to conduct this analysis, but one option is North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light.
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In fact, there can be funding available for these energy audits and some utility providers may conduct audits for free. Either way, it is important to note the cost of delaying the audit can be significant. The sooner you implement a project, the sooner it will begin to pay for itself.
Solar Installation
Implementing a solar project will slash your electric bills and can protect your house from power outages with a backup battery bank. The Better Business Bureaus developed consumer's guide to going solar. This article discusses the benefits of solar and the many considerations one should take into account before implementing a project.