Energility was founded on the belief that every business deserves access to an energy manager. Craig Foster and Justin Kale brought together their passion for energy conservation, their knowledge of building systems and their desire to assist businesses of every size in reducing their environmental impact. The idea then and now is that an energy manager is not just for big business but also for small businesses, nonprofits, and houses of worship. But what does that mean and what do they do?
An energy audit is the place to start. What exactly does an energy audit entail? It is an engineering analysis of a building, focusing on energy consumption to see where/how energy can be saved. For an Energility energy audit, talking to the people that run and maintain the building is key to learning the way the building is being used, as well as spending time in the building reviewing all of the various systems (from HVAC to lighting to windows to insulation in the walls, attic, or roof). Additionally, extensive utility bill analysis is a key component of the energy audits. Energility takes all of these key points to recommend projects that will save both energy and money. The projects range from no or low cost actions with existing staff and budget to larger capital projects that require outside professionals.
Energility offers other services as well. One of these is sorting through the details of energy rates for different communities. Some communities require using a specific provider for electric and natural gas. However, in other communities, people and businesses have the choice of energy supplier. Most of this information on energy rates is public information, but it can be confusing and overwhelming to sort out. Energility can help businesses with this choice. Yet another service we offer is our energy management services, where we work with building owners to be their technical advisor and advocate in energy related construction projects, making sure the systems are optimized to be the most efficient.
Did you know that there are many financial programs available to assist building owners with energy efficiency improvements? Energility works with faith-based organizations to establish plans which can help support capital funding campaigns, institutional loans, or be a road map for collecting grants and rebates. For larger real estate owners, Energility can look at who can leverage their building improvements to borrow low interest money which can finance their projects. Energility knows how to navigate these programs at the state, county, and local level.
Craig, Justin, and the entire Energility team are working to reduce environmental disruption. As Justin likes to say, “if someone chooses to make a change whether for financial or environmental reasons, the kilowatt hour of electricity not produced or the molecule of gas left in the ground is still a benefit to the planet.”