The Technology Park is prepared to save the world—or at least some money—with the help of the United States Department of Energy (DOE)’s energy assessment program.
In 2008, DOE representatives will visit the Technology Park for one day as part of the Save Energy Now initiative which aims to help American businesses, factories and manufacturing facilities save energy.
DOE conducts energy assessments to help businesses such as the Technology Park identify ways to cut down on their energy use. Depending on the size of the organization, a business can qualify for a one, two or three day assessment.
To participate in the program and find out which assessment the DOE would conduct, a business can logon to http://www1.eere.energy.gov/industry/saveenergynow/assessments.html and complete an online form that asks it questions about energy use. Using this information, the DOE arranges an assessment. Though the length of the assessment may vary, the DOE promises that all participants will be eligible for technical assistance from the EERE Information center.
Assessors then tell business owners how to improve their energy consumption practices, improving both the environment and the company’s bottom line. By cutting energy consumption, business owners can both reduce carbon emissions, negate the budgetary effects of fluctuating energy prices, and increase productivity.