Other Solutions

LEED Certification

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is the industry standard building rating system for efficiency and conservation. EEA includes LEED accredited professionals in our membership. No matter whether you are planning a new building, an addition to your existing building, or an entire renovation – LEED goals and certification not only will save you money in the long run, it will add immeasurably to your company’s reputation, your employee’s pride and satisfaction, and your leadership in the community. Saving money by doing the right thing is a win-win for everyone.

We work with your contractor before, during, and after construction to ensure that LEED methods are being used and to document LEED components for certification.

On-Site Renewable Energy

Through discussing and guiding your goals in regards to energy use, we can find a cost-effective supplier for the energy alternative right for you. EEA will calculate the ROI potentials and recommend options based on detailed analysis of your needs, depending on your building’s location and the surrounding resources. We can help you design new space or retrofit your building with solar, geothermal, biomass, wind power, or a combination of several of these. Many incentives are available from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and other governmental and state resources. We know them all and can guide you through them. If using renewable energy is just not right for you, we can find out in the beginning and work together to find alternatives that will work.

Weatherization

Significant savings can be obtained by reducing energy losses from buildings. Measures include:

• Sealing around doors, windows, pipes and wiring that penetrate the ceiling and floor, using caulk, foam sealant, weather-stripping, window film, and door sweeps to reduce infiltration.
• Sealing recessed lighting fixtures that leak large amounts of air into unconditioned attic space.
• Sealing air ducts.
• Installing/replacing dampers in exhaust ducts, to prevent outside air from entering the house.
• Installing insulation in walls, floors, and ceilings, around ducts and pipes, around water heaters, and near the foundation and sill.
• Installing storm doors and storm windows.
• Replacing old drafty doors with tightly sealing doors.
• Replacing older windows with low-energy, double-glazed windows.
• Adding transparent modern infrared-reflective film to windows.

EEA can perform energy audits to determine which of these measures are appropriate for your building and will provide the greatest ROI. We can also supervise the actual work to be sure it is done correctly.

Smart Metering

Smart meters are digital devices that allow two-way communication between the utility and the customer's home or business. They record consumption in more detail than a conventional meter; they'll save energy, automate meter reading and detect trouble before outages occur.

Smart meters:

• Allows the utility to read your meter and generate your bill without having a representative visit your property on a regular basis.
• Gives the utility the ability to check your meter remotely to ensure it is working properly.
• Enhances the utility’s ability to respond promptly to meter service requests as its customer base continues to grow.
• Since in-person meter readings will not be required, the utility can reduce the number of vehicles on the road, reducing pollution and traffic while saving fuel.

Smart meters are new in the energy field and are slowly being adopted by the utilities. Georgia Power has just announced it Smart Meter Program, and Duke Power is installing net meters for 775,000 customers in Indiana at a cost of $445 million.