Americans squandered over two-thirds of the energy they consumed in 2018 alone. That is a significant amount of wasted energy that we will never be able to recover. There is good news, though. According to experts, it will just take a few basic energy conservation measures to lower our overall energy use by as much as 60% by the year 2050.
Oil, coal, and natural gas are now the main sources of energy in the United States. Fossil fuels, on the other hand, are non-renewable resources produced over millions of years deep under the Earth's surface. They are being used so quickly that they will soon run out of energy. Apart from hiring an energy consultant, here are a few energy conservation opportunities in New York.
On-Bill Finance
There are still some options available to you if your organization is unable to provide any financing for your energy conservation efforts. One option is getting your project funded on or through your power bill. An organization can successfully postpone the financial impact of a capital project while still realizing the financial benefits of energy savings by amortizing your capital expenditure over the course of a multi-year utility contract.
Using Energy Conservation Programs
Con Edison's Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program was created to provide financial assistance for energy efficiency initiatives that fulfill a specific standard for its clients that satisfy specific organizational requirements. Additionally, NYSERDA provides a range of programs that were created to help you cut the energy costs for your home or company, lessen your environmental impact, and/or support clean energy and transportation in New York State.
Getting an Energy Audit
Whether you're using natural gas for cooling or heating, it pays to have an energy audit of your building. This is where the expertise of a professional energy consultant such as Jim Slattery comes in. Getting an energy audit is a great way of knowing just how much energy or natural gas your building consumes and how much is being wasted and adding to your monthly utility expense. You can always find out more on how to get energy audits at Slattery Energy Consulting Group.
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