The City of Decatur is excited to announce the second phase of the DecaturWISE Commercial Rebate Program. Businesses and organizations will have another opportunity to apply for rebates for energy efficient upgrades to buildings located within the city. Funded through an Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant administered through the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA), rebates ranging from $1,000-$4,000 will be awarded on a first come, first served basis.
Why improve the energy efficiency in your buildings?
According to ENERGY STAR, commercial and industrial buildings are responsible for 45% of the United States’ greenhouse gas emissions, and almost 30% of the energy in these buildings is wasted. By expanding the DecaturWISE Program to commercial buildings, businesses and organizations can now save energy costs over time, as well as reduce the greenhouse gas emissions in their facilities and throughout the city.
How to obtain a rebate:
Step 1: Contact the City of Decatur’s Resource Conservation Coordinator, Lena Stevens at 678-553-6577 or lena.stevens@decturga.com for help developing an application.
Step 2: Obtain a detailed cost estimate for the project.
Step 3: Apply for a DecaturWISE Commercial Rebate by 5:00 pm, November 4, 2011
Step 4: Contractor installs energy efficient upgrades.
Step 5: All invoices, receipts, and documents related to the project and energy assessment must be received by the City of Decatur by January 31, 2012.
Further information and applications can be accessed via the DecaturWISE website at http://www.decaturga.com/index.aspx?page=617.
If you have questions, please contact:
Lena Stevens
Resource Conservation Coordinator
678-553-6577
Or
lena.stevens@decaturga.com
If anyone is in Decatur and would like to have an estimate provided.. please drop me a line.. bgrant@raeterna.com (This is for business owners and landlords of commercial property.) Raeterna is a project of Gunn Construction addressing energy efficient improvements. (http://gunncondev.com/portfolio.html) Raeterna/Gunn recently created and presented a bid identifying 34% energy savings, $38,000 annually, for a time share resort in Tennessee. The project will return 3x initial investment over the 25 year service life. The solar component will average over $4000 positive cash flow for 25 years and never generate a negative cash flow for the term.