SBDC

3/21/2010 - Increase Your Bottom Line with an Energy Audit

Increase Your Bottom Line with an Energy Audit

SBDC Energy-Sustainability Program Targets Lower Energy Bills and Improved Energy Performance

The North Country SBDC is designating April "Green Savings" month and encouraging businesses to think green - both environmentally and in relation to your bottom line! We are currently partnering with NYSERDA to provide low-cost energy audits that can provide big savings to your business.

► Who's Eligible?

Audits are available to small- and medium-sized businesses, as well as industrial and commercial facilities. Facilities must have less than $75,000 in annual electric bills to be eligible.

► What The Program Offers

The program provides energy audits to small businesses to help them make informed electrical energy decisions and implement energy-efficiency strategies. Audits help identify economically viable improvements that yield substantial annual energy savings. Go to www.nyssbdc.org/services/energy/nyserdaprogram.html to download the brochure.

► The Audit

The audits are scheduled approximately two weeks after your application is received. North Country SBDC will assist you in applying for financing to implement the recommended measures.

► Financing Improvements

The North Country SBDC can help you develop your loan application and assist you in finding financing for energy improvements recommended through the program.

► Apply Today...Start Saving This Spring!

If you are interested in the Energy Audit program, please fill out the online application and submit to Mr. Tony Presti NYSSBDC Program Coordinator or contact the North Country SBDC if you have additional questions.

► Potential Savings

Here is a sample summary audit report.

► WHAT'S THE COST?

The NYSSBDC will subsidize the audit fee if the recommended measures are implemented. Contact North Country SBDC for additional details by calling (518) 564-2042 or emailing sbdc@plattsburgh.edu

Go Green this Spring! Conserve energy; increase your bottom line.

► GREEN NEWS CLIPS

Financial Savings: "Economic Case for Going Green"

Business.gov: Small Business Guide to Energy Efficiency

Business.gov: Energy Saving Calculators

Small Business Trends: Achievable Green Initiatives