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Learn about Green Choice rates and incentives for installing Solar and Renewable systems.
Commissioning, O&M
FEMP, detailed info by technology
FEMP, O&M details for major equipment (air compressors, motors, etc.)
FEMP, O&M Best Practices Guide
ENERGY STAR Building Manual, Recommissioning
Building Commissioning Association -- find a certified professional
Cool Roofs
DOE Calculator for small- and medium-size businesses estimates annual cost savings resulting from the installation of a cool roof. The calculator provides information based on location (climate, average temperatures), including Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff and Prescott.
ENERGY STAR®
Portfolio Manager can help you track and assess energy consumption within individual buildings or across your entire building portfolio. Use the Target Finder to establish an energy performance target for design projects and major building renovations.
ENERGY STAR Qualified Products: Products in more than 50 categories are eligible for the ENERGY STAR. They use less energy, save money, and help protect the environment.
Financing
APS Solutions for Business financing through National Bank of Arizona
Arizona Department of Commerce
Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency.
A comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Energy Services Coalition provides information on energy performance contracting.
Small Business Administration
Tax Incentives Assistance Project
HVAC
ENERGY STAR Building Manual, Heating and Cooling
Industrial
Best Practices, Department of Energy
Lighting
New Buildings Institute, Advanced Lighting Guidelines, 2003
NLB Guide to Energy Efficient Lighting
NLB Guide to Retail Lighting Management
NEMA Guide to Lighting Controls (basic overview)
Motors
Motor Maintenance Checklist, Department of Energy, FEMP
Office Buildings
Best Practices Guide: Commercial Office Buildings, Flex Your Power
Department of Energy, FEMP: Cost calculators for energy-efficient products
These calculators allow users to enter their own input values (e.g., utility rates, hours of use, etc.) to estimate the energy cost savings from buying a more efficient product.
ENERGY STAR Building Upgrade Manual
Process
Motivating Business Leaders to Improve Profitability through Energy Efficiency
Making the Business Case for Energy Efficiency, Flex Your Power
Restaurants
ENERGY STAR Restaurant Guidebook
Energy Efficient Kitchen Tool
Schools
Alliance to Save Energy
ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guidelines, January 2008
Energy Smart Schools
ENERGY STAR for K-12 School Districts
Energy Design Guidelines for High Performance Schools: Hot and Dry Climates
National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project
School Operations and Maintenance: Best Practices for Controlling Energy Costs, August 2004
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