Smart buildings save energy and money. Apply for a Facility IQ Test with the Consumers Energy Smart Buildings Program and let our experts assess your facility’s energy use and show you small changes that can have a big impact on your bottom line.
Your Facility IQ Test will involve several days of onsite evaluation services valued at more than $7,500. Following the evaluation, a brief report that rates your facility on key metrics will be provided. The report will include an ENERGY STAR® Benchmark Rating, your suggested Performance Goals, along with projected savings and corresponding energy efficiency recommendations to help you reach that goal. Additionally, you will learn how to utilize ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool and monitor progress toward your established goals. In addition to the Facility IQ Test, the customer will receive guidance on whether Custom, Prescriptive or Commissioning is the best next step towards reaching their goals. The Facility IQ Test is free when you agree to implement the no-cost and low-cost measure (up to $5,000) detailed in the report findings. Program Benefits Low and No Cost – Quick Payback Measures Prioritization of energy efficiency improvements Training to integrate ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager into energy management program Identification of potential for ENERGY STAR Certification through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Some facilities may qualify for additional testing and diagnostics that take place during existing building commissioning in order to meet their performance goal. Consumers Energy will reimburse qualified facilities up to 50 percent of investigation fees and implementation costs for Commissioning activities based on facility size up to $40,000 per project for the largest customers. Customers will be required to commit to implementing up to $15,000 low/no cost and quick payback Commissioning measures depending on project cost and facility size. Customers who reach performance goals sufficient to qualify for ENERGY STAR Certification will be eligible for additional cost share on the professional fees associated with the certification process. Those who complete the recommendations from the Facility IQ Test also may qualify for participation in the Consumers Energy Commissioning program. If you don’t know your facility’s IQ – it’s time to take control of your energy costs and start saving money. It pays to know your score. Contact Consumers Energy toll-free at (877) 607-0737 to apply.E-mail: ConsumersEnergyBusinessSolutions@kema.com
Your Facility IQ Test will involve several days of onsite evaluation services valued at more than $7,500. Following the evaluation, a brief report that rates your facility on key metrics will be provided. The report will include an ENERGY STAR® Benchmark Rating, your suggested Performance Goals, along with projected savings and corresponding energy efficiency recommendations to help you reach that goal. Additionally, you will learn how to utilize ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool and monitor progress toward your established goals. In addition to the Facility IQ Test, the customer will receive guidance on whether Custom, Prescriptive or Commissioning is the best next step towards reaching their goals. The Facility IQ Test is free when you agree to implement the no-cost and low-cost measure (up to $5,000) detailed in the report findings.
Program Benefits
Some facilities may qualify for additional testing and diagnostics that take place during existing building commissioning in order to meet their performance goal. Consumers Energy will reimburse qualified facilities up to 50 percent of investigation fees and implementation costs for Commissioning activities based on facility size up to $40,000 per project for the largest customers. Customers will be required to commit to implementing up to $15,000 low/no cost and quick payback Commissioning measures depending on project cost and facility size.
Customers who reach performance goals sufficient to qualify for ENERGY STAR Certification will be eligible for additional cost share on the professional fees associated with the certification process. Those who complete the recommendations from the Facility IQ Test also may qualify for participation in the Consumers Energy Commissioning program.
If you don’t know your facility’s IQ – it’s time to take control of your energy costs and start saving money. It pays to know your score.
Contact Consumers Energy toll-free at (877) 607-0737 to apply.E-mail: ConsumersEnergyBusinessSolutions@kema.com
When you run a business, you’re always open to saving money, especially in the long run. For us, that meant stepping up to high efficiency washers. Now every load costs us less.
Use high-efficiency ice machines. They let you set production for non-peak hours. That reduces demand charges and will lower your energy bill.
Replace old, high-volume kitchen sprayers with high-velocity, low-flow models. You’ll use half the water and cut energy use for water heating.
Use ENERGY STAR® products whenever possible. These products have a level of energy efficiency that exceeds federal standards.
Add energy-misers to beverage and snack vending machine to cut electricity use by up to 80 percent.
Put night covers on open display cases. By trapping refrigerated air, the covers reduce electricity use by up to 40 percent and keep food colder.
The Smart Buildings Program Application includes all of the forms you need. Only Consumers Energy business customers are eligible to receive incentives. Please be sure to follow the step-by-step instructions on the cover sheet.
If you have any questions, Consumers Energy wants to help. Contact us at 1-877-607-0737 or Email Us
Learn the requirements for participating in the program.
Review the 2013 Energy Efficiency Program Presentation to see how energy efficiency can help your business. The presentation summarizes energy efficiency program offerings, special programs and updates for 2013. There’s also a downloadable pdf of the presentation for quick and easy access. NOTE: Incentive values change throughout the year. Please click here for an updated catalog or contact us for up-to-date incentives.