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Small Business Energy Audit Program
This matching grant provides 75% of up to $4,000 for a level 2 energy audit. It is open to all who meet the SBA definition for small business. Topics include building shell, lighting, HVAC and process energy. Manufacturers may use the audit to qualify for sales tax abatement on energy used in the manufacturing process.
Description of a Level 2 energy audit:
A standard energy audit will include quantification of energy uses and losses through a detailed review and analysis of equipment, systems and operational characteristics. Standard energy engineering calculations will be used to determine efficiencies and calculate energy and costs savings based on the costs of any suggested improvements.
The audit will include an economic analysis of the recommended conservation measures. (Handbook of Energy Audits, 6th ed., Thumann, Younger) Results for the audit may be used to determine the Manufacturing Energy Sales Tax Abatement. The Grantee has elected to have an investment grade energy audit conducted which exceeds the requirements of the standard energy audit.
Contact:
Shannon Stanfill, Manager, State Energy Office, 307.777.2841
Sherry Hughes, Senior Energy Program Specialist, 307.777.2824
Heather Tupper, Grants and Contracts Specialist, 307.777.2804
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