Make 2025 Your Most Energy-Efficient Year Yet
The start of the new year offers the perfect opportunity to reassess your energy habits. Whether your business is aiming to boost your bottom line, or you are looking to trim household expenses, adopting energy-efficient practices can make a difference. These actions not only lower costs but also enhance comfort and deliver lasting benefits for […]
Maximize Your Investment in Clean Energy
Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) are essential for promoting clean energy projects. By understanding ITCs, you can make informed decisions and optimize your investments. In this blog, we will break down the fundamentals of ITCs and explore their benefits, including direct payments to nonprofit organizations and the transferability of credits for those lacking sufficient tax liability […]
Green Building Certifications: Which is Right for You?
Green Building Certifications: Which is Right for You? The Benchmark of ENERGY STAR® Certification The ENERGY STAR® program, administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), leads the charge in energy-efficient innovation for building technologies and operations. The ENERGY STAR program is for existing buildings only, not new construction. The certification signifies exceptional energy efficiency […]
Energy and Sustainability: Exploring Concepts and Terminology
Energy and Sustainability: Exploring Concepts and Terminology At Energility, we engage with energy use and sustainability concepts daily. It’s important to note that some of these terms and phrases evolve as our understanding of our planet’s shifting dynamics deepens. As a teenager, I first became aware of environmental issues through the hole in the ozone […]
Exploring Energy Audit Standards
Exploring Energy Audit Standards During a recent discussion, the topic arose regarding the general understanding of energy audits and the existence of standards governing them. It was emphasized that energy audits are not merely a concept but a practice with specific criteria to be met. Subsequently, at an event, Justin mentioned ASHRAE as the authoritative […]
Effective and Sustainable Financing Solutions for Ohio
Effective and Sustainable Financing Solutions for Ohio As the world continues to shift towards more sustainable energy use, it’s crucial that Ohio businesses are equipped with the necessary tools to make this transition smoothly, efficiently, and without breaking the budget. There are a variety of financing options available, including Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE), […]
Exploring Grant Opportunities for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Projects in Ohio
Exploring Grant Opportunities for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Projects in Ohio Ohio’s businesses and non-profit organizations have many programs to help with funding energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. These include both grant and financing options. In this Tips Post, we are going to focus on the grant opportunities that are available in Ohio. […]
Energility can help with the E in ESG
Energility can help with the E in ESG Last week we briefly explained the elements of an ESG report. This week Justin Kale, Co-Founder of Energility, will explain how an energy audit, what we call an Energy Plan, can help an organization understand where they are today with their energy use and connect the dots […]
C-PACE Makes Sustainability Possible and Valuable
C-PACE Makes Sustainability Possible and Valuable Have you heard of PACE before? PACE stands for Property Accessed Clean Energy and is a financing program for clean energy projects which include energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Currently in Ohio, only commercial PACE (C-PACE) is widely available; however, a couple of communities are piloting a residential […]
What’s the Difference Between and Energy Assessment and an Energy Audit?
What’s the Difference Between an Energy Assessment and an Energy Audit? Energy audit and energy assessments are common terms used to discuss the study of energy use in a building; some organizations use the terms interchangeably and some have very specific definitions for both. At Energility, we prefer to use the term “Energy Plan” when […]