Program estimates commercial energy savings

Businesses in Delaware now have help to determine the cost benefit of investing in energy-saving equipment or alternative energy. The no-cost Energize Delaware program administered by Sustainable Real Estate Solutions will estimate energy savings, greenhouse gas emissions reduction and the financial impact of installing high-efficiency equipment. It will answer the question, “Will alternative energy or high-efficiency HVAC or LED lighting save the business money?”

Drew Slater, Energize Delaware executive director, said, “Our mission is to help Delaware become more energy efficient. [With this] program, business owners can know before they invest if upgrading systems and installing alternative energy options will give them a return on their investment.”

Business owners with 10,000 to 50,000 square feet that need assistance with financing energy-efficiency upgrades can then take advantage of Energize Delaware’s long-term, low-interest loans. A loan could be used to replace aging HVAC or hot water equipment, replace existing lighting with LED lighting or add solar panels to a roofing project.

For more information, call  203-880-5300 or email EPIC@SRSworx.com.