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ENERGY COST SAVINGS

More than ever, small companies need practical and affordable guidance on how best to save energy costs and incorporate sustainability into everyday business practices and operations.

ICNC assists companies in developing and implementing plans for success in a marketplace that increasingly requires conservation of resources, socially responsible practices, skillful use of new technologies and accountability to stakeholders.  Services include:

  • Educational opportunities and networking
  • Guidance on grants and subsidies when available
  • Links to resources and public/private sector experts
  • Energy audits and assessment of client needs
  • Placement services focused on "green collar" jobs
  • Financial analysis and capital acquisition assessment

Companies are encouraged to take advantage of no-cost energy audits, low-cost lighting retrofits and rebates from ComEd.    See links below for additional resources:

University of Illinois at Chicago - Energy Resource Center
  • UIC Industrial assessment Center offers no-cost energy use audits of your facility
  • Expert assistance developing energy purchasing plans to maximize savings

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Energy Star for Business
  • Information on new technologies and leaders in energy efficiency
  • Online tools to track and manage your business energy usage
  • Software to analyze building system cost-effectiveness (HVAC, lighting, and more)

IL Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity - Energy and Recycling
  • Industrial Energy Demonstration Program: grants available to select industries
  • Energy efficiency download for Plastics energy

U.S. Department of Energy - Office of Industrial Technology
  • Best practice in industrial energy efficiency (by industrial sector)
  • Technical publications on energy efficiency (by industry or system)
  • OIT "Clearinghouse" - submit your energy related questions to DOE experts

U.S. Department of Energy - Chicago Regional Office
  • Info on regional energy workshops and events
  • Contact info for DOE programs and resources

Chicago Manufacturing Center
  • Affordable management/operational consulting services

IL Commerce Commission
  • Consumer information on public utilities, suppliers and deregulation

Association of Professional Energy Consultants
  • Nonprofit professional organization promoting energy education and technology transfer

Energy Ideas Clearinghouse
  • Information on new projects and technologies

Ask the Energy Expert


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