Energy + Green Technology

ENERGY POLICY ANALYSIS AND ADVISORY

Climate and energy policies, in fits and starts, are continuing to evolve. At the local, state, regional, national and international level, some climate change policies are already functioning, others are defining the final rules and moving towards implementation, while others are still under debate. Policies to support solar photovoltaic and energy efficiency adoption have been in effect for years. These policies impact the public and private sectors in diverse manners, creating opportunities for some and barriers for others. EcoShift provides policy analysis and strategic advising to government, non-profit, and private institutions.

• What will be the impacts of a policy on energy consumption?
• What will be the effects of a particular policy on a business’ bottom line and regulatory risk?
• What lessons can be learned from a policy or program that will support development of future initiatives?

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SERVICES

Energy efficiency improvements have the potential to lower operational costs, which will increase profitability and savings. Most companies can save 10-30% of facility operating costs through energy efficiency improvements, and the return on investment on projects is usually less than four years. Rising fossil fuel energy prices due to decreasing fossil fuel supplies, rising demand, and changing legislation can increase financial uncertainty. An EnergyShift strategy involves three steps: Assessment: Since every enterprise is different, we perform a comprehensive and customized assessment of all aspects of your energy usage, including heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, the building envelope, and operational and maintenance procedures. Planning: After identifying opportunities for energy savings and renewable energy, we create a plan of action consistent with your goals and investment horizons. We calculate a set of decision metrics including project costs, energy savings, payback times, and return on investment. Financing and Implementation: Because many sources of incentives and financing exist, we will work with you and our partners to identify funding and financing sources. We also reduce your management burden by tapping our broad network of vendors and installers of energy technologies. Employee Behavior: Behavior change and employee engagement are some of the first places to look for low- or no-cost approaches to achieve cost savings and reductions in environmental impact. We identify strategies to implement management changes and employee incentive programs in order to reduce your energy consumption.

EXPERT WITNESS & ACADEMIC REVIEW

EcoShift’s energy team is led by experts and thought leaders in the field. Our sustainability solutions team can assess and design your energy efficiency or renewable energy project or program. Our technical services team helps shape energy policy, including rate design, green tariffs, and renewables. Our academic background, coupled with extensive applied experience, enables an in-depth, multidisciplinary approach to providing robust solutions for each client’s goals, including project-based consulting as well as short-term or ongoing advising.