Green Projects

• Reduction of energy consumption by at least 10%
• Improved HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning)
• Improved insulation/lighting
• Superior design/efficiency in a new or improved location
• Plant, equipment and process upgrades of renewable energy sources such as the small-scale production of energy for individual buildings or community’s consumption, commonly known as micro power, or renewable fuels producers including biodiesel and ethanol producers.
  • Biomass – biodiesel or ethanol from plants, wood, or landfills
  • Hydropower – force or energy from moving water
  • Geothermal – Direct use (limited), Ground source heat pumps (large)
  • Solar – Farm-power, water pumping, system monitoring/control
  • Wind – Farm-power, water pumping (large)
  • Ocean thermal – wave and tidal action
  • Energy Star for Businesses