Energy Efficiency Resources
GENERAL INFORMATION
NSTAR Small Business Solutions
Free Energy Efficiency audits
http://www.nstaronline.com/business/energy_efficiency/electric_programs/small_business_solutions.asp
According to their website, energy saving measures include:
- Upgrades to energy efficient lighting fixtures
- Electronic controls
- HVAC and refrigeration
- Efficiency upgrades to mechanical systems
National Grid Small Business Programs
Free Energy Efficiency Audits
http://www.nationalgridus.com/Masselectric/business/energyeff/3_small.asp
According to their website, energy saving measures include:
- Lighting Upgrades
- Energy Efficient Time Clocks
- Photo Cells For Outdoor Lighting
- Occupancy Sensors
- Programmable Thermostats
- Walk-in Cooler Measures
ENERGY STAR Small Business Program
Whether you own your building or are a tenant, you typically need lighting, heating, air conditioning, power for office equipment, and other services to stay in business. With free, unbiased information and technical support form ENERGY STAR, you can more easily imporve your company's financial performance by reducing energy waste & energy costs, while protecting the earth's environment. http://www.energystar.gov
ENERGY STAR-Bring Your Green To Work
Take a tour of ENERY STAR at work and learn how you can save energy, save money and fight global warming. www.energystar.gov/index.cfm
Boston Buying Power
The City of Boston invites all local businesses to group together in Boston Buying Power and receive all the utility management services that have only been available to the largest of organizations. www.bostonbuyingpower.com/
Prism Energy Services
Specialize in the evalution, design, installation and maintenance of energy efficient lighting systems for the commercial, industrial and retail spaces
http://www.prismenergyservices.com/
Rise Engineering
One-stop energy solution provider, helping homes and enterprises to reduce their environmental footprint.
http://www.riseengineering.com/
Constellation NewEnergy
Offer environmentally responsible energy choices, including electricity products that support wind and hydroelectric sources.
http://www.newenergy.com/portal/site/cne/menuitem.0501da1327dae2fb18a805e4da6176a0
Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
Resource list for businesses
http://www.mass.gov/doer/cert/cert.html
Database of State Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency
http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/index.cfm?re=1&ee=1&spv=0&st=0&srp=1&state=MA
LIGHTING
Compact Fluorescent Lamp / Lights (CFL):
ENERGY STAR Qualified CFL's Advanced Search
Find ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs by searching by model number, product attributes, specialty, or the fixture/s which you want to use a CFL
Energy Federation Incorporated (EFI)
Through the distribution of resource conserving products and the provision of objective, accurate information, EFI strives to assist people in their efforts to use energy and water efficiently.
Dimmable CFL
Listing of dimmable CFL for the office
www.dimmablecfls.com/index.html
Led Lighting:
Lighting Science
LEDs present many advantages over traditional light sources including lower energy consumption, longer lifetime, improved robustness, smaller size and fast switching. LEDs don't contain mercury or other hazardous materials like CFLs, so they can be handled and disposed of safely.
Electricians:
List of local electricians that install dimmable ballasts:
http://articles.directorym.net/Dimming_Down_Boston_MA-r878535-Boston_MA.html
List of local electricians that offer energy saving lighting solutions:
http://articles.directorym.net/Lighting_Controls_Boston_MA-r878555-Boston_MA.html
EcoRob:
Rob Darnell, (781) 801 6984, rob@ecorob.com
Shading, Awnings & Window Treatments:
Ensa Designs
Sun Control Products allow sun in but keep the heat out
Boston Awnings (B & A Awnings)
Three generations of design, manufacturing and installation
Awnings Up/Cambridge Repro-Graphics
AwningsUP is a local innovative awning manufacturer
The Dorchester Awning Company
The Dorchester Awning Company has been New England's industry leader in the manufacture & installation of custom commercial and residential awnings for over 107 years
http://www.dorchesterawning.com
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Information on wood windows
sites/default/files/July2008WindowsTipSheet.pdf
APPLIANCES
Smart power strips:
Smart Power Strips are easy to use: One master outlet on the strip controls six other outlets
http://www.energyfederation.org/consumer/default.php/cPath/39_3042_2376
Energy Star Appliances:
Products in more than 50 categories are eligible for the ENERY STAR label. When purchasing new office products ask for ENERGY STAR. Full listing of products form work (& home!)
Energy Star Office Equipment
Putting Energy into Profits-Small Business Guide to energy efficient office equipment and appliances
Power Management for Computers
A simple step-by-step guide to turning power management on manually.
Energy Star Purchasing & Procurement for Commercial Offices, Buildings and Plants
The EPA resources below are designed to assist procurement officials in smart purchasing decisions. Take advantage of online training to understand the full range of purchasing opportunities. Review case studies and the key benefits of purchasing ENERGY STAR-qualified products
Electricity Monitors and Kill-A-Watts:
You can measure how much electricity your electric appliances use
http://www.energyfederation.org/consumer/default.php/cPath/388
Vending/Snack/Cooler Miser:
Vending Miser is an energy efficiency product for vending machines that works by managing the power consumption of a vending machine
http://www.vendingmiserstore.com
HOT WATER
Blankets/Pipe Insulation:
Properly insulating your pipes can save hundreds on your energy bills & cut your CO2
http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_home/water_heating/index.cfm/mytopic=13070
HVAC
Programmable Thermostats:
ENERGY STAR
Did you know that properly using a programmable thermostat is one of the easiest ways to save energy, money, and help fight global warming?
www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=thermostats.pr_thermostats
EFI-Programmable Thermostats
www.energyfederation.org/consumer/default.php/cPath/38
Ceiling Fans:
H-Mac Systems
BUILDING ENVELOPE
Boston Materials Exchange Program
A local comprehensive database for the materials you need or may want to sell!
http://www.materialsexchange.org
Home Connections
connect with vetted Boston contractors that can help you with all your insulation needs
boston.homeconnections.com/catlocal.Insulation.Boston.Massachusetts.-12045.html
Service Magic
Your home or business resource for finding contractors
Green Goat
GreenGoat boosts building efficiency through conservation measures that improve building performance
http://www.greengoat.org/index.html
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
Borrego Solar (Lowell, MA)
Clean Energy Design (North Falmouth, MA)
http://www.cleanenergydesign.com/
Commonwealth Solar
Cotuit Solar (Cotuit, Cape Cod, MA)
http://www.cotuitsolar.com/services.html
NEXAMP (Andover, MA)
http://www.nexgenenergy.com/businessgovernment
List of Massachusetts Installers:
Solar Energy Business Association of New England
A yellow pages of local solar energy installers
http://www.sebane.org/sebane_info/members_list.asp?id=10
SunBug Solar
is a solar energy consulting and installation company based in Somerville, MA offering turnkey solar solutions.
Energy Services Companies:
Commonwealth Energy Resource Teams
http://www.mass.gov/doer/cert/cert-business-approach.htm
Ranco Enterprises (Medford, MA)
http://www.rancoenterprises.com
Ameresco (Framingham, MA)
Noresco (Westborough, MA)
www.noresco.com/site/content/index.asp
Trane (Woburn, MA)
Investment:
Green Up
List of renewable energy sources
www.nationalgridus.com/niagaramohawk/home/energychoice/4_greenup_provider.asp
NStar Green Business
The objective of NSTAR Green is to enable NSTAR Basic Service customers – those who buy electricity from NSTAR rather than from a competitive supplier – to support electricity generated from renewable source
