BOMA

"We are changing the way an association thinks and acts. We are securing opportunities for our membership that individual companies might not be able to find on their own."

CB Richard Ellis

"Your program not only produced rebates, but it led to many projects that otherwise wouldn't have happened. You helped us quantify the opportunities and then guided us through to their completion."

Pleasant Valley School District

"Incentives, technical support, ...are of tremendous value to small school districts like Pleasant Valley; particularly in light of the current state budget crisis. ...allowing Pleasant Valley School District to focus on the business we do best, educating young people."

Ralphs Grocery

"We consider EIG a knowledgeable and trusted Go-To company to further reduce our energy costs and secure rebates. We have benefited greatly from this long-standing relationship."

California Energy Commission

"The diversity of so many energy technologies was another added value. [EIG's guidance] led to participants taking a more comprehensive approach to energy efficiency, rather than a single measure through a contractor."

 
 

 

Frequently Asked Questions


1. We are energy efficient. How can we further cut costs?

2. How is EIG able to find the latest, proven emerging technologies?

3. What special rebates are available and how is EIG able to provide them?

4. How does EIG differ from other companies that provide energy services?

5. How quick of a payback is generally expected with these products?

6. Are savings results measurable?

7. Are you able to arrange for projects with no cash outlay?

8. Does EIG secure rebates?

9. What are the requirements of our personnel?

10. How is EIG compensated?

 

1. We are energy efficient. How can we further cut costs?

There are many emerging technologies with proven performance that are not generally known in the market. Often, these are from product developers that lack the expertise and capability to get their products known in the mainstream market. Regardless of how effective you may have been in making your buildings energy efficient, you can use these technologies to further reduce energy costs, generally 10% to 30%.

2. How is EIG able to find the latest, proven emerging technologies?

Consulting engineers, utilities, contractors, testing laboratories, universities, and end users advise EIG of product development companies with proven new technologies that need assistance in getting exposed and known in the marketplace.

3. What special rebates are available and how is EIG able to provide them?

The public utility commissions and the utilities in various states contract with qualified energy service companies or major customer segments to become program managers in making special rebate funds available for energy projects. The objective is to develop more effective ways of utilizing rebate dollars and expanding energy efficiency in the marketplace. These special rebates often pay up to 300% of the standard utility rebates.

Generally, these programs are to designed to encourage the use of emerging technologies or to develop more innovative methods to use rebate dollars. EIG has been contracted to develop and manage these programs and to also coordinate with other program managers to bring these special rebates to organizations.

4. How does EIG differ from other companies that provide energy services?

EIG is the source for product development companies with new technologies to become known in the marketplace. EIG’s management has been known for its specialization in emerging technologies and rebate programs for three decades. EIG evaluates and tests qualifying technologies to assure performance; secures rebate approvals from utilities, and organizes cities, trade associations, and property management companies to inform their businesses of the opportunities. EIG then provides a single source service for companies to identify opportunities in their facilities and coordinates all steps from inception through completion of projects, including rebate handling and financing.

5. How quick of a payback is generally expected with these products?

Paybacks generally range between 12 and 36 months.

6. Are savings results measurable?

The performance of all EIG certified technologies is measurable.

7. Are you able to arrange for projects with no cash outlay?

For building owners seeking no cash outlay, EIG arranges a variety of flexible no-capital outlay financial programs that can accommodate most company requirements.

8. Does EIG secure rebates?

EIG will determine which facilities qualify for rebates, arrange for rebate approvals, and complete paperwork and documentation requirements.

9. What are the requirements of our personnel?

Requirements of your personnel are limited to providing information and access to facilities. EIG handles all the rest.

10. How is EIG compensated?

There are no fees for our services. Compensation is received from manufacturers for EIG’s role to expand emerging technologies into the mainstream market.