This is a presentation I gave recently to small business owners on ways to save money by being more energy wise.

1. 8 Easy Steps Save Money = Energy Wise Carolyn Schrader Energy Change Solutions

2. Being energy wise is not about a silver bullet; it is about buckshot Energy Change Solutions

3. Topics 8 easy steps that will help you save money and be energy wise Improve efficiency Plan projects Have knowledge for energy purchases Learn about alternatives Use tax credits Use rebates Little steps add up Use outsource talent for specialized tasks Energy Change Solutions

4. Carolyn Schrader President, Energy Change Solutions a certified woman-owned business that provides energy efficiency consulting to small and midsize businesses in Northern California. helps businesses improve their bottom-line with energy savings and develop go green, eco-friendly strategies for a competitive advantage. consults with homeowners on their energy efficiency, providing home energy audits with comfort and cost saving recommendations over 15-years senior level management experience, including business Profit & Loss responsibility, marketing, change management, project management, staff leadership, and high-level contract negotiations. Helping small and midsize businesses save money and be energy wise Energy Change Solutions

5. 1. Improve efficiency Use less lighting Clean the fixtures Delamp – do you really need as much brightness? Take out a fluorescent tube or two or … Reposition where the lamps are Energy Change Solutions

6. 1. Improve efficiency Use less lighting Install occupancy sensors in all spaces that are not continuously used Use more efficient bulbs – T8 high performance, fluorescent, ceramic metal halide, LED Energy Change Solutions

7. 1. Improve efficiency Use less heating/air conditioning Tune the equipment just like a car Use programmable thermostats Energy Change Solutions

8. 1. Improve efficiency Use less heating/air conditioning Use ceiling fans when there are people present Replace older HVAC with energy efficient equipment – if over 10 years old, plan now Energy Change Solutions

9. 1. Improve efficiency Use less hot water Set temperature to lowest needed Fix leaks Install a timer to turn off water heater during night Install re-circulating pumps if source is distant Energy Change Solutions

10. 1. Improve efficiency Use less computer & other plug-in power Turn off computers, printers, copiers, etc. at night Install “sleep” software for older computers, use energy management features of new computers Energy Change Solutions

11. 1. Improve efficiency Use less computer & other plug-in power Plug appliances and small equipment into power strips to reduce vampire energy use; turn strips off at night Energy Change Solutions

12. 1. Improve efficiency Use less computer & other plug-in power Buy Energy Star laptops and equipment/ appliances Energy Change Solutions

13. 1. Improve efficiency Use less processes Ask staff to streamline a process – what steps can be eliminated or decreased Ask why a step is being done – still relevant, or due to a past isolated mistake or previous personnel? Energy Change Solutions

14. 1. Improve efficiency Use less processes Flow chart the steps and see what can be changed Empower staff to take more responsibility Energy Change Solutions

15. 1. Improve Efficiency In summary Use less: Lighting Heating & air conditioning Hot water Computer & plug in power Processes Energy Change Solutions

16. 2.Plan projects Energy Change Solutions

17. 2.Plan projects Start with no/low cost projects first Programmable thermostats Exit signs Window film Air conditioning tune up Occupancy sensors Power strips Vending machine misers Energy Change Solutions

18. 2.Plan projects Use saved money to fund the medium priced projects Buy Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) before installing solar or wind or biofuel Do projects that have rebates or tax credits that have end date before the “forever” rebates Energy Change Solutions

19. 2.Plan projects Do pilots for new solution ideas – implement in phases Try window film Try new lamp types Try energy management software Try new process Energy Change Solutions

20. 2.Plan projects Anticipate possible “must do” expenses Old equipment Lease coming up New product/service needing new equipment or process Energy Change Solutions

21. 2.Plan projects Schedule the large dollar projects so you can leverage financing options, other initiatives, changes in the business environment Solar rebates on a declining scale – don’t procrastinate Interest rates are low Need to reroof – do cool roof then install solar as one project Watch the competition and be ready to act first Energy Change Solutions

22. 2.Plan projects In summary: Start with no/low cost projects first Save some money to fund the medium priced projects Do pilots for new solution ideas – implement in phases Anticipate possible “must do” expenses in your plan Schedule the large dollar projects so you can leverage financing options, other initiatives, changes in the business environment Energy Change Solutions

23. 3. Have knowledge for energy purchases Knowledge is power Facts let you negotiate better, ask more probative questions Which ice machine is the best cost over 5 years, not just cheapest to buy now? Laptops are more expensive that desktops, but do they use as much power? Why does a variable speed motor reduce cost of equipment operation? Energy Change Solutions

24. 3. Have knowledge for energy purchases Top Internet Resources energystar.gov PGE.com eere.energy.gov (energy efficiency & renewable energy) Energy Change Solutions

25. 4. Learn about alternatives Biofuel vs. solar vs. grid electricity Demand use and time of use pricing Process change; LEAN office concept Outsource labor per hour may be higher than staff per hour, but how does the overall expense equate? Energy Change Solutions

26. 5. Use tax credits Make sure your tax advisor is sharing information about energy efficiency tax credits Solar applies to commercial buildings Lighting, HVAC, building envelope incentives Work with your tax advisor to plan projects for best tax benefits Energy Change Solutions

27. 6. Use rebates New 2010 PG&E rebates Exit signs Window film Cool roofs HVAC replacement Occupancy sensors Restaurant equipment, agricultural programs Solar, wind, biofuel More…. Energy Change Solutions

28. 7. Little steps add up Cost justified with 1 year: Window film Exit signs Lighting HVAC economizers Occupancy sensors Energy Change Solutions

29. 8. Use outsource talent for specialized tasks Almost ANY task can now be outsourced Price control, flexibility, service level, duration; experience level Viewed as a major hiring trend for the next decade Energy Change Solutions

30. 2010 New Year’s Commitment Evolve from old ways and thoughts Try new ideas and concepts Just because changeis scary doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it! Energy Change Solutions

31. 8 Key Steps Improve efficiency Plan projects Have knowledge for energy purchases Learn about alternatives Use tax credits Use rebates Little steps add up Use outsource talent for specialized tasks Energy Change Solutions

32. Questions? Carolyn Schrader www.energychangesolutions.com 530.405.6089 carolynschrader@energychangesolutions.com Energy Change Solutions