A Four-Fold Purpose
The ECAP has a four-fold purpose. Their first purpose is to reduce operation costs of individual small businesses, which will, in turn, generate funds for growth and development. Their second purpose is to encourage the development of energy-conserving products, energy management programs, and the use of alternative fuels and renewable resources. Their third purpose is to reduce per capita energy consumption in Florida. Their final purpose is to reduce cost associated with disaster recovery.
The ECAP helps small business owners and operators to conserve energy by delivery of the following core services:
Analysis
ECAP Specialists utilize facility survey techniques to analyze the following items: leased or owned buildings; past electric and gas bills; utility rates and demand charges; operating equipment; operation and assessment of lighting levels; cost/benefit for purchase of energy conserving equipment.
Consulting
Free one-on-one consulting is provided by ECAP Specialists to identify suitable energy conservation and disaster mitigation measures and calculate the cost/benefit of implementing those measures. The Specialists provide assistance in determining priorities for implementing conservation measures, securing financing to pay for retrofits, and advice on maintaining heat, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment. The Specialists provide advice for use of technically advanced equipment such as: heat recovery, solar lighting, motion controls, demand limiting controls, timed light sensors, and compact fluorescent retrofits, and usage of alternative fuels and renewable energy.
Training
Through workshop presentations and site visits, the Energy Specialists show small business owners how they can reduce electric and gas bills, and explain the benefits of using alternative sources of energy and investing in energy-saving equipment.
Business that can benefit from these services include: professional offices, manufacturing facilities, restaurants, retail stores, private schools, day care centers, nursing homes, recreational resorts, apartment complexes, campground facilities, warehouse storage facilities.
To schedule your free Energy Survey or receive tips on saving energy, contact the Energy Office nearest you.
To find directory information of the office nearest you, select from the list below.