Resources

Program Information

• Powerpoint Presentation from the Rebuild Ypsilanti Kickoff Meeting held on January 9, 2009. 
  

  Includes a general introduction to energy efficiency, background on a process for energy efficiency improvements, and information about loan, grant, and incentives that support energy efficiency. (PDF - 1.1 MB)

• Survey results from the Rebuild Ypsilanti Kickoff Meeting, giving feedback and direction to the program.
  
  
• Energy Audit Application - an online form to apply for an energy audit for your facility.

• State of Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG) Energy Office
  
  The DELEG Energy Office coordinates the Rebuild Michigan program, of which Rebuild Ypsilanti is the local program. The office’s website offers a wealth of information and program information.
   
• ENERGY STAR®
  
  ENERGY STAR® is a joint program of the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It is an energy efficiency program for buildings, both residential and commercial. An ENERGY STAR building is one with superior energy performance. ENERGY STAR labeled products meet criteria for higher efficiency than average products (labeled products include appliances, furnaces, air conditioners, lighting and more).
  
  Visit the ENERGY STAR site for more information (click “Buildings & Plants” for commercial energy efficiency) or go directly to www.energystar.gov/smallbiz for small business information.
   
• U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program (EERE)
   
• Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE)
   
• American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
   
• Alliance to Save Energy (ASE)

• DTE Energy Efficiency Rebates -- DTE's Your Energy Savings provides you with rebates to help pay for energy efficiency improvements  (DTE)
  
  
• DTE SolarCurrents -- DTE provides incentives and rebates for solar installations (DTE)  

• Commercial Building Tax Deduction Coalition
   
• Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP)
  
  Detailed information about various tax incentives
   
• State Tax Incentives and Grants (DSIRE)
  Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency

• Small Business Pollution Prevention Loans, State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
  
  Low interest loans from up to $400,000 for energy and water conservation, etc.
   
• SBA 504 Loan Program, Michigan Certified Development Corporation
  
  The SBA 504 Loan Program provides healthy small and medium-sized businesses with long-term fixed rate financing for the acquisition or construction of fixed assets. Projects are financed through a unique public/private partnership that involves private lenders financing 50% of project costs, MCDC covering up to 40% of project costs, and small businesses investing at least 10% of project costs.

• Annual Solicitation for Photovoltaic Installation
   
• Community Energy Project Grants
   
• Michigan Public Service Commission RFPs
   
• Biomass Energy RFP
   
• MPSC Energy Efficiency Grants

• National Trust for Historic Preservation - Historic Buildings and Sustainability
   
• IHM Motherhouse Renovation

• Putting Energy Into Profits: ENERGY STAR Guide for Small Business (PDF - 1.6MB, 37 pages)
  
  Guidelines for energy savings, with links inside the document to other resources.  Includes information specific to different types of facilities, typical energy conservation measures, and resources to help fund, prioritize, and manage projects.
   
• Energy Efficiency Pays: A Guide for the Small Business Owner (PDF - 742KB, 46 pages)
  
  This guide primarily describes various energy conservation measures, including low-cost/no-cost measures.  It also includes some information on how to calculate savings, when to hire an expert, and more.
  
• Energy Accounting: A Key Tool in Managing Energy Costs (PDF - 304KB, 36 pages)
  
  "Energy accounting is a system to record, analyze and report energy consumption and cost on a regular basis.  Just as financial accounting is used for the effective management of an organization, energy accounting is critical to energy management."
   
• Building Reuse: Finding a Place on American Climate Policy Agendas (PDF - 594KB, 39 pages)
  
  Describes various energy efficiency and greenbuilding concepts related to historic preservation.
   
• Green Office Guide: A Guide to Greening Your Bottom Line Through a Resource-Efficient Office Environment (PDF - 727KB, 46 pages)
  
  Describes a variety of strategies for "greening" office environments, including energy efficiency, water efficiency, paper, and cars/parking.
   
• Building Green for the Future: Case Studies of Sustainable Development in Michigan (PDF - 4.1MB, 108 pages)
  
  Details greenbuilding and sustainable development techniques by way of 11 case studeies - constructed examples in Michigan.  Each example is described in detail, including energy, water, site, materials, and other greenbuilding topic areas.

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