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“Quality in a service or product is not what you put into it. It is what the client or customer gets out of it.” ~ Peter Drucker

And our clients are our best sales people. We encourage you to look over our list and use them as a reference. Our philosophy is pretty basic … We believe satisfied clients are our best source of new business. There is no better marketing than word-of-mouth marketing.

We want to earn your ...

Every kilowatt of energy created becomes a valuable resource that is an asset on an energy network called the ‘grid’.  The portion of the grid owned by a customer is called ‘the micro-grid’.  The portion of the grid owned by the utility is called ‘the utility grid’.  The grid supplies all of the electric power that ...

Energy management planning defined: a systematic approach or program to ensure the most efficient use of energy in a business, facility and/or system.

Why do I need to plan for energy management?

The government mandates are clear. Reduce overall energy use. Rely more on energy from renewable sources. Measure and manage energy use more carefully. Of course, the mandates apply to all government buildings, but the government and utilities strongly urge commercial and industrial enterprises to manage their energy usage.

Four areas to ...

Whether driven by the economy, business conditions, corporate policies, regulatory requirements (such as EPACT or EISA) or an executive order, energy audits play a critical role in:

1. Reducing operating cost
2. Preparing for cap and trade
3. Reducing energy consumption

Additionally, energy audits are required on an ongoing basis to drive energy management and continuous improvement. Empower’s role as an energy solutions provider can help you succeed in sustainability initiatives through energy engineering and technology, reducing energy consumption and costs.

What is an energy audit?

An evaluation or ...