So often it seems that energy efficiency is a part of the capital expenditures (CapEx) plan and typically not deemed worth-while if the annual payback is greater than 5 years. Furthermore, limited CapEx budgets may mean that other “more pressing” projects often take priority over energy efficiency projects. What if instead of thinking of energy […]
“Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it.” -Alan Lakein Has this happened to you? It’s Friday afternoon in early August, one of the hottest days of the year. You come home from work and the house is really warm. You check the thermostat, the A/C is […]
It’s time! Money from the state is available again. Last week, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources – Division of Energy opened applications for their Energy Loan Program. They have money you may not be aware of. It’s off balance sheet and does not require a vote or effect debt limits. It also works very […]
Did this ever happen to you? It’s a hot summer weekend and you decide to do a little extra work but you need to run by your office to pick up some materials. You unlock the building and expect it to be warm due to the weekend set back. Alas, the entire building is cooled […]
It seems counterintuitive – a business that pays you to buy less! Why? The confluence of social good, business strategy, and politics makes “now” a very interesting historical period for both electric and natural gas utilities – and their customers. Building new capacity is expensive; permitting, constructing and operating a new plant and upgrading distribution […]
The award-winning Ameren Illinois Business Symposium is coming up on October 23rd, and it’s your one-stop shop for energy efficiency — making it easy for your business or organization to learn about the latest trends and technologies, connect with trusted energy professionals, and gain additional financial incentives to move your next project forward. Join more […]
ERG is often asked to partner with the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) on energy studies for industrial facilities in Illinois and beyond. Back in the Spring, Tim was asked to present to the Sustainable Food and Beverage Manufacturing Workshop on renewable energy opportunities for in food manufacturing. They recently sent the videos from the workshop, which we’d like […]
ERG is honored & excited to partner with Green the Church on the upcoming Green The Church Summit, taking place October 4th- 5th, 2019 in St. Louis! The summit is the nation’s largest and most in depth gathering of black church leaders focused on environmental justice – and this year will be very special. Register to secure […]
Energy Resources Group has a long history of securing money for our institutional and educational clients from the Missouri State Energy Loan Program, and we are proud to have overseen the project with the highest State loan amount ever awarded. Each award cycle, we make an effort to reach out to our clients and encourage […]
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