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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.

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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 ...

Empower Energy helps you optimize your energy usage as well as create a “Green Culture” throughout your organization. Empower achieves this through a comprehensive portfolio of services tailored for every stage of your energy management program, from planning and advising, energy audits, and finally to our turnkey project services. Our solutions integrate and optimize elements of your energy management system to make sure it is aligned with federal, state and local government goals for energy reduction and measurement.

Energy Management Planning ...

RESIDENTIAL:

• Federal Incentives: 30% of total system cost as an Investment Tax Credit
• State Incentive: 35% of total system cost as a State Tax Credit up to $10,500
• Power Premium from Utility: Georgia Power and many of the EMCs that service Georgia now offer incentives including a rebate for installing solar as well as paying a premium for the power generated.

COMMERCIAL:

• Federal Incentives: 30% of total system cost as a Grant or Investment Tax Credit
• State Incentive: 35% of total system cost as a ...

Take advantage of Section 179 Deductions. Contact Empower Energy Technology today to learn how we can help you save money AND improve your energy efficiency as well as GO GREEN.

Two congressional acts passed late in 2010 (The Tax Relief Act of 2010 and The Jobs Act of 2010) affected Section 179 in a positive way. The newest changes are as follows:

The Section 179 Deduction limit was increased to $500,000. The total amount of equipment that can be purchased was ...