Articles Tagged with ''incentives''

Major Smart Thermostat Initiative Launched in Illinois

Sets target of 1 million smart thermostat installations over the next five years

October 22, 2015

Consumers in Chicago and across northern Illinois are now eligible for rebates on smart thermostats that can cut the cost of the devices nearly in half, making their convenience and increased control of energy use more affordable.

Withstanding the Busy Season

Managers Share Strategies to Boost Morale in the Summer

Kimberly Schwartz

March 23, 2015

While a busy summer season can bring increased business and profits, it can also mean long hours and tough conditions for employees.

Pacific Palms Resort Sees Major Savings with Efficiency Upgrades

Resort Also Gained an Additional $500,000 in One-Time Rebates from Local Electric and Gas Utilities

March 9, 2015

Owners at Pacific Palms Resort in City of Industry, California, expect recently completed infrastructure upgrades to generate first-year savings of more than $540,000 in energy and operational costs, including nearly $343,000 in energy costs and on top of that, nearly $203,000 additional in operational savings.

Touting the Benefits of Residential Geothermal HVAC Systems

Industry Groups Educate Homeowners About GHPs

Joanna R. Turpin

July 28, 2014

Optimism remains high that the federal government will extend existing tax credits beyond 2016, and local utilities and state governments will start (or continue) offering incentives to encourage homeowners to invest in GHPs.

Jan. 31, 2014: Bluestone Expands to Meet Demand for Energy Conservation Services

Company Increasing Office Footprint by More Than 50 Percent and Expanding Workforce by 20 Percent

January 31, 2014

Bluestone Energy Services LLC, a leader in energy conservation engineering and services for a variety of sectors including industrial and retail, has announced plans for a significant company expansion that includes the physical footprint of its Norwell corporate headquarters and an increase in staff.

CPUC Approves Significant Increase in Solar Water Heating Rebates

December 24, 2012

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved an increase in rebates offered through the California Solar Initiative (CSI)-Thermal Program of up to 45 percent. CPUC authorized the higher rebates to help boost adoption of solar water heating technology and encourage involvement in the statewide program.

Dec. 18, 2012: Lime Energy Awarded Small Business Direct Install Program Contract

December 18, 2012

Lime Energy Co. announced that it has been awarded a three-year contract by AEP Ohio, a unit of American Electric Power, for the implementation of its Small Business Direct Install Program. The AEP Ohio program provides significant incentives to help offset the costs of implementing energy efficiency upgrades.

Incentives Help Michigan Businesses Cut Energy Costs

November 26, 2012

Consumers Energy announced that it awarded nearly $3.7 million in incentives to commercial and industrial customers in the third quarter of 2012 to help fund 996 energy efficiency projects that will provide long-term savings.

Joanna R. Turpin

October 22, 2012

With residential new construction barely a blip on the radar these days, most contractors have shifted gears toward educating customers about the benefits of retrofitting older HVAC units with new high-efficiency equipment. In the northeast U.S., where hydronic systems are very popular, that often involves replacing older boilers.

Consumers Energy Awards Over $2 Million in Incentives to Help Businesses Save Energy

June 4, 2012

Consumers Energy announced that it awarded more than $2 million in incentives to Michigan commercial and industrial customers in the first quarter to help fund 697 energy efficiency projects that will provide long-term savings.

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