The Difference Between ASHRAE Level 1, 2 & 3 Energy Audits

May 5th, 2011, No Comments

By: Associate
An energy audit is the key to a systematic approach to decision-making in the area of energy management. The primary function of an energy audit is to identify all of the energy streams in a facility in order to balance total energy input with energy use. The four main objectives of an energy audit [...]

A Kinder, Gentler SR&ED Tax Credit Experience for Energy and Environmental Innovation

April 9th, 2010, 1 Comment

By: Tom Roultey
As suggested in an earlier article I wrote, Claiming the R&D Tax Credit, there is a strong possibility that as you strive for energy savings and a more robust environmental sustainability profile – i.e. as you spend time, internal resources and money – there is a good chance that you are generating qualifying [...]

Monitoring and Verification: Verifying your Energy Savings

February 25th, 2010, No Comments

By: Peter Rowles
How do you measure and verify something you can’t see? The task of convincing today’s skeptics that your actions have created energy use and cost savings can be a daunting one. Hopefully this article will shed some light on this topic.
Verifying savings is important for an organization for many valid reasons. In some [...]

10 Energy Savings Tips

January 27th, 2010, No Comments

By: Tiffany Richmond

Tiffany Richmond is an enthusiastic marketing guru and is responsible for online marketing strategies at Energy Advantage Inc.

How to get Senior Management Approval for Energy Management Projects

January 7th, 2010, No Comments

By: Peter Rowles
In my experience, the greatest challenge facing energy champions in an organization is not identifying good energy savings projects; it’s the frustration of getting financial approval from senior management. My opinion is that there is no point in spending a lot of time and effort developing an energy management program if the resources [...]