Energy Efficiency
Reducing energy consumption through power-saving measures is an essential component of an effective energy strategy. Before and during the design of a solar system, SPG Solar recommends implementing energy-efficient solutions to first bring down energy use on site. By increasing your efficiency you also reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to the fight against climate change. Many utilities offer design and technical support as well as incentives to encourage customers to install energy saving measures. Properly implemented conservation measures, in combination with solar power, can help to increase the overall return on investment of your solar project.
Custom Solutions May Include:
- Updated, more efficient lighting.
- Improved insulation and weatherization of walls, attics and roofs.
- Updated HVAC systems and water heaters.
- Replacing older windows with double-paned windows or window films.
- Switching to efficient Energy Star™ appliances.
Many solar incentive programs require an energy efficiency audit as a part of the application process. SPG Solar can walk you through these audits to help determine what your current usage is as well as what the audit suggests would be the most effective measures to implement. In addition, there are many experts who can conduct on-site energy audits and suggest a more comprehensive strategy to fully implement energy efficiency measures throughout a facility. Because of the variety of options, energy efficiency measures can be implemented over time and the reduction in energy usage can be incorporated into the design and sizing of your solar solution.
Contact a knowledgeable Account Executive today for more information on how solar can contribute to your energy mix and more information on energy efficiency programs that may be available in your area.
Helpful Links for More Information on Commercial Energy Efficiency:
- Energy Star for Businesses and Plants
- http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=business.bus_index
- Business.Gov
- http://www.business.gov/guides/environment/energy-efficiency/index.html
- Flex Your Power (CA)
- http://www.flexyourpower.org/com/
- Database of State Incentives
- http://www.dsireusa.org