Introduction
Almost all commercial buildings and industrial and agricultural operations in
Colorado have areas of energy waste that can be greatly reduced by practical
energy-efficiency retrofits. In a number of cases, enhancements to energy
systems can improve comfort and productivity, as well as save energy and money.
The aim of the Energy Efficiency Guide for Colorado Businesses is to point out
opportunities for Colorado businesses to improve the energy efficiency of their
buildings and operations, and help Colorado businesses obtain assistance in
identifying and implementing energy efficiency projects.
The trick is to match appropriate retrofit measures to specific needs so that
energy is conserved cost-effectively. This guide was designed to equip
businesses with resources to make this process as simple as possible. The Guide
was prepared by the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP), a
public-interest organization with no ties with vendors of energy-efficient goods
or services. Our aim is to support practical policies and activities that result
in a more energy-efficient Colorado.
The Guide has five main sections:
- Recommendations by Sector for 13 important commercial and
industrial sectors in the state;
- Overviews of the key Energy Efficiency Measures;
- Profiles of Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) operating in
Colorado;
- Descriptions of the Financial and Technical Resources available to
Colorado businesses; and
- Project Case Studies.
Why should businesses in Colorado care about energy efficiency?
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