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Energy Efficiency Assistance Program for Iowa Small Businesses | Iowa Waste Reduction Center Energy Efficiency Assistance Program for Iowa Small Businesses IWRC Energy Reduction Webinar Energy Reduction Assistance for Iowa Businesses Webinar Financial Opportunities for Iowa Energy Projects Webinar The Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on the Energy Industry The Energy Efficiency Assistance Program for Iowa Small Businesses at the Iowa Waste Reduction Center was created to provide free comprehensive educational materials specifically tailored to the needs of rural Iowa small businesses.
Making the overall goal of the program to reduce energy consumption from Iowa small businesses.
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It’s a statewide initiative led by the Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC) at the University of Northern Iowa. The program provides free on-site energy audits and educational resources to help small businesses reduce energy consumption and operational costs. Iowa businesses with fewer than 100 employees Any industry or location within Iowa Businesses seeking cost savings and sustainability improvements What services are included?
Free on-site energy audits for: Customized audit reports with actionable recommendations Access to fact sheets, case studies, and energy calculators A dedicated energy efficiency webpage for tools and guidance Why is this program important? Small businesses often lack access to utility-sponsored energy programs. This initiative helps: Improve environmental sustainability Enhance economic resilience What are the expected benefits?
Estimated annual cost savings: $244,080 statewide Significant reductions in kilowatt-hours (kWh) or BTUs Increased engagement through webinars and site visits What are the program goals? Conduct 72+ on-site energy audits across Iowa Track implementation and measure energy and cost savings Provide quarterly and annual performance reports for transparency How is the program funded?
The Iowa Waste Reduction Center was awarded a $200K grant from an Iowa Economic Development Authority (IDEA) energy program funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. Select the Request an Audit button at the top of this page OR Visit iwrc. uni.
edu/contact to request a free energy audit OR Who can I contact for more information? Dan Nickey Energy Efficiency Latest Posts The Potential Hazards of Lithium-Ion Batteries Lithium-ion batteries are rechargeable batteries that have become increasingly popular over the last several decades. They… Energy Savings Made Simple: What is An Energy Audit?
You hear that your business could benefit from an energy audit, but what does that actually look like?
Instead of guessing… Iowa small businesses once… The Energy Efficiency Assistance Program for Iowa Small Businesses, developed by the Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC) at… Meet the Environmental Assistance Team Here at the IWRC, we have five amazing team members ready to help your business dot your "I"s and cross your "T"s so you can… IWRC goes on the road as fall conference season gets underway Autumn in Iowa brings a welcoming crispness to the air and an abundance of color and stunning views.
It makes it really hard… In partnership with the Iowa Waste Reduction Center at the University of Northern Iowa, the Midwest Air Source Heat Pump (… Conference Season is in Full Swing for the IWRC The first quarter of 2024 is a busy time for IWRC staff with conferences and professional development opportunities.
Learn… IWRC Now Offering Free Energy Assessments Leaks in a compressed air system can result in significant energy loss, and potentially cost a business thousands of dollars… PRESS RELEASE: IWRC to Host Second Annual Energy Trends Workshop CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - After a successful inaugural event in 2022, the Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC), in partnership with… How One Iowa Company Discovered Thousands of Dollars In Energy… Energy efficiency is vital to Iowa’s energy management plan and it reduces the amount of energy consumed.
For a business,… This assistance is funded through a grant from the Iowa Energy Office located at the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Rural Iowa small businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Energy Efficiency Assistance Program for Iowa Small Businesses is funded by Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC) at the University of Northern Iowa. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Iowa. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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