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The Garfield Clean Energy Challenge for Business is starting this month, with free “energy coach” services for all participating businesses in Garfield County. Up to $5,000 in rebate booster funding for select energy efficiency improvements is also being offered on a first-come, first served basis.
“We are ready to help businesses understand their energy use and start saving money on energy costs,” said Energy Challenge Project Manager Erica Sparhawk.
The energy coaches will help businesses track energy use, get an onsite energy evaluation, work up an energy action plan that fits the goals and budget of the business, and carry out priority energy improvements. The coaches will also help businesses connect with contractors and make the most of utility rebates.
Businesses throughout Garfield County can also apply for a Clean Energy Challenge rebate booster of up to $5,000. The booster can be applied toward audits and energy efficiency upgrades, on top of standard rebates offered by energy utilities. Booster funding is limited, so businesses are encouraged to apply now to take advantage of this offer.
To apply, call 704-9200 or visit www.GarfieldCleanEnergy.org.
All businesses that apply will be eligible for energy coach services from a team of certified energy auditors who have experience in construction, energy efficiency upgrades, and better energy management techniques.
Making energy efficiency improvements offers immediate payoffs in terms of lower utility bills and building comfort. Anita Denboske, owner of Active Communications, took advantage of energy efficiency rebates offered in 2009 to make upgrades to her store in the Glenwood Springs Mall.
In the first two months she saved $552 on her electric bills compared to the previous year. Equally important, the store is no longer drafty and is now comfortable for customers and staff.
“This was lifesaver for me,” Denboske said. “It was extremely worthwhile.”
The Garfield Clean Energy Challenge is a project of the Garfield New Energy Communities Initiative, a countywide collaboration of nine local governments. Project management and energy coaching services are provided by CLEER, Clean Energy Economy for the Region.
Rebate booster funding is provided by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and by the U.S. Department of Energy using funds allocated for Garfield County from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act.
“We are ready to help businesses understand their energy use and start saving money on energy costs,” said Energy Challenge Project Manager Erica Sparhawk.
The energy coaches will help businesses track energy use, get an onsite energy evaluation, work up an energy action plan that fits the goals and budget of the business, and carry out priority energy improvements. The coaches will also help businesses connect with contractors and make the most of utility rebates.
Businesses throughout Garfield County can also apply for a Clean Energy Challenge rebate booster of up to $5,000. The booster can be applied toward audits and energy efficiency upgrades, on top of standard rebates offered by energy utilities. Booster funding is limited, so businesses are encouraged to apply now to take advantage of this offer.
To apply, call 704-9200 or visit www.GarfieldCleanEnergy.org.
All businesses that apply will be eligible for energy coach services from a team of certified energy auditors who have experience in construction, energy efficiency upgrades, and better energy management techniques.
Making energy efficiency improvements offers immediate payoffs in terms of lower utility bills and building comfort. Anita Denboske, owner of Active Communications, took advantage of energy efficiency rebates offered in 2009 to make upgrades to her store in the Glenwood Springs Mall.
In the first two months she saved $552 on her electric bills compared to the previous year. Equally important, the store is no longer drafty and is now comfortable for customers and staff.
“This was lifesaver for me,” Denboske said. “It was extremely worthwhile.”
The Garfield Clean Energy Challenge is a project of the Garfield New Energy Communities Initiative, a countywide collaboration of nine local governments. Project management and energy coaching services are provided by CLEER, Clean Energy Economy for the Region.
Rebate booster funding is provided by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and by the U.S. Department of Energy using funds allocated for Garfield County from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act.
