This is something we like to team up on and do so on a regular basis for OTCO. We help train the water operators throughout Ohio on smarter ways to buy energy as well as how they can help their facilities be more energy efficient.
Eliminating the Landlord/Tenant “Barrier” to Energy Efficiency
The landlord/tenant relationship often stymies any justification in energy efficiency. Afterall, why should the landlord make any investment when it’s the tenant that pays the utility bill? And why should the tenant invest in energy efficiency when the equipment becomes a permanent part of a building they don’t own? Furthermore, the term on a tenant’s […]
Sam Henry, CEO of GDF Suez, says broker fees in excess of supplier margins are unsustainable and must be addressed.
Sam Henry, CEO of GDF Suez, says broker fees in excess of supplier margins are unsustainable and the situation must be addressed. Mr. Henry’s full blog from GDF Suez’s website can be viewed here http://bit.ly/1ESVYRV . We agree with Mr. Henry. Brokers and REP’s must develop common practices that help each to thrive without hurting the […]
Amazing Tool Provides Deep Insight on Your Energy Use. Call Today for a Complimentary Demonstration!
What could you do with a web based tool that lets you see every detail on how your facilities use energy? Details such as realtime usage, actual vs budget, usage vs baseline, facility vs facility, billing analytics, peak demand and capacity occurrance, weather effects… we haven’t even scratched the surface! Understanding how your company buys energy, […]
Lack of capital cited by 29% of businesses as barrier to energy efficiency
According to research by the Federation of Small Business (FSB), there is overwhelming support for energy efficiency with 78% listing saving energy costs as a motivating factor for carrying out energy efficiency measures. A further 70% said that saving the environment was also a strong factor in deciding on energy policies withing business. John Allan, […]
Tom to Present at 2015 World Energy Engineering Congress
Tom is presenting at the 2015 World Energy Engineering Conference. He will present on best practices for energy efficiency when using motors and motor drives. Many of the hidden and lesser known issues will be reviewed along with real world examples from energy audits performed by Tom. We hope to see you at our table […]
Lake County Port Authority Announces Energy Efficiency Finance Program
I attended a presentation today by the Lake County Ohio Port and Economic Development Authority where they announced their new Energy Efficiency Finance Program. This $18 million fund is available to municipal, school, hospital, commercial and industrial businesses throughout northern Ohio. It will be used to pay down 50% of the interest rate on energy […]
Utility ‘bailout’ cases are revealing deeper issues in the Ohio energy debate
As FirstEnergy awaits a decision on its proposed electric security plan after a similar proposal from American Electric Power (AEP) was rejected by regulators last month, broader themes about Ohio’s energy future are emerging in the debate. http://bit.ly/1Gdmn8L
The State of Energy Efficiency in Ohio
The Center for American Progress has released their complete report on the state of energy efficiency and renewable energy in Ohio. It can be accessed using this link http://ampr.gs/19htuCI. The report covers the effects of S.B. 310 and H.B. 483 on Ohio’s energy industry. This report is particularly well done and reveals in impact these […]
Is there such a thing as an intelligent LED tube?
Those of you that know us know that we do not endorse products. We must refrain from this in order to remain unbiased and independent when providing our clients advice or recommendations on matters of energy efficiency. However, from time to time, a new product comes along that impresses us so much, we can’t […]