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ib x • +¢ Receive an Energy Audit from a Certified Professional 2 Points Energy audits are a great way to pinpoint and target places to save energy, reduce waste, and increase efficiency. Most target all areas of your consumption, including heating fuel and electric use. Costs Payback/Benefits Rebates Business Types Free to$600+ per audit Audits can pinpoint the best plac- Available from most utilities pay- All es to target your funds to save ing for up to 50%of the audit money over time. Resources&Suggestions These audits are offered by larger companies such as CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy or via independent contrac- tors. The Retired Engineers Technical Assistance Program (RETAP) offers free audits to businesses as well. Case Summary In April 1997, Goody, Goody restaurant in St. Louis, MO signed up for an energy audit to get recommendations on im- proving energy usage.The energy audit showed that the lighting system was a high energy user and that there was room for improvement and savings. A few upgrades, later and the small mom and pop restaurant was saving$1323 per year for a 1.5 year payback. Install Occupancy Sensors for Lighting 2 Points Occupancy sensors take the thinking out of switching off lights. Installing them in bathrooms, conference rooms, class- rooms, and offices can make a huge impact on your lighting costs. Costs Payback/Benefits Rebates Business Types $10-$20 per outlet switch, in- 29%to 60% reduction in lighting Available from your utility. Office stalled energy use per room installed Schools $50-$150 for advanced systems Payback is from 0.5 to 5 years Resources&Suggestions Check out a study by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association at www.nema.org/energy/ demandreduction.pdf. The study details where and how to best use occupancy sensors in your building. Ask your local electrician for a quote or audit for the set-up of occupancy sensors in your building. Case Summary A state office building in Connecticut spent$51,000 to regulate the lighting of the entire building with occupancy sen- sors. This action reduced energy costs by$24,000 annually. (www.sensorswitch.com/CaseStudies.aspx) 9