WELCOME to the ENERGY EFFICIENCY GUIDE for UTAH BUSINESSES

This Guide will assist you and your company in implementing energy efficiency projects that will save you energy and money – and help protect Utah’s natural environment.

Almost all commercial buildings and industrial and agricultural operations in Utah have areas of energy waste that can be greatly reduced by practical energy-efficiency retrofits. In a number of cases, enhancements to energy systems can improve comfort and productivity, as well as save energy and money. The aim of the Energy Efficiency Guide for Utah Businesses is to point out opportunities for Utah businesses to improve the energy efficiency of their buildings and operations, and help Utah businesses obtain assistance in identifying and implementing energy efficiency projects.

The trick is to match appropriate retrofit measures to specific needs so that energy is conserved cost-effectively. This guide was designed to equip businesses with resources to make this process as simple as possible. The Guide was prepared by the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) and etc Group, which have no ties to vendors of energy-efficient goods or services. Our aim is to support practical policies and activities that result in a more energy-efficient Utah.

All you need to do is click on the links below to get started – it’s as simple as that!

Why Care About Energy Efficiency?: Learn why you have much to gain by making your business operations and facilities more energy efficient.

Steps to Saving Energy and Money: Don’t know where to start? This section lays out the process of becoming more energy efficient from beginning to end, and provides links to all the resources and help you might need in between.

Recommendations by Sector: In this section we discuss energy use and how to reduce energy use in eight key commercial sectors, four key industrial sectors, and the agricultural sector.

Energy Efficiency Measures: Energy efficiency measures do not operate in isolation from one another. Key energy efficiency measures, and how a whole-building perspective can yield cost-effective and efficient performance for the long term, are discussed in this section, which also includes a brief primer on energy rates and bills.

Assistance: Learn about the various programs and companies that can provide you with the financial and/or technical assistance you need to implement energy efficiency improvements in your business or facility. Here we discuss a variety of programs and resources, as well as explain the facts around Performance Contracting and Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) and how these tools can help you meet your needs.

Case Studies: Utah businesses are seeing the benefits of energy efficiency. These case studies reveal how some have saved.

Glossary of Energy Terms: Confused about ASHRAE, kWh, heating degree days, or the real costs of various forms of energy? The glossary will help set you straight.

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