Royle Project Gets Funding (Sun Prairie Star)

Royle Project Gets Funding 

Link to Full Article: http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=52&ArticleID=9087

Blogger's Note: Congratulations to Royle on this grant award, and thanks to Sun Prairie Utilities for helping Royle invest in improvements that help them save money and energy.  It also helps Royle stay competitive and hopefully contributes to future growth here in Sun Prairie. 

Sun Prairie Utilities Highlights Efficiency Programs for Sun Prairie Businesses (Sun Prairie Utilities Local Circuit Newsletter - Spring 2011)

RFP for Energy Efficiency Funds Available for Large Power Customers

Funds continue to be available under our power supplier’s RFP for Energy Efficiency program for large power customers.The program encourages investments in energy saving projects by larger commercial and industrial customers in member communities. Customers are invited to submit competitive proposals for cost-effective, energy saving upgrades to equipment and systems within their current facilities. Up to $250,000 of incentive funding is available for each bid cycle.The current round of bidding ends on July 29, 2011, with awards granted in August. Bids for a subsequent round of funding are due Nov. 18, 2011.

To date, WPPI Energy has funded 24 project proposals, issuing more than $1,268,821 in RFP for Energy Efficiency grants, resulting in demand reductions of 2,043 kilowatts and energy consumption decreases of 13.1 million kilowatt-hours. For more information, visit www.wppienergy.org/rfp.

Explore Your Educational Opportunities

Many energy education and training opportunities are available to commercial and industrial utility customers. To find upcoming events, conferences, and technical workshops, visit
www.focusonenergy.com/training and www.ecw.org/university.

Sun Prairie Utilities has scholarships available for qualified training. Contact Energy Services Representative Tamara Sondgeroth at (608) 837-5500 for more information.

Overcome Initial Cost Barriers

Has your business delayed the replacement or improvement of inefficient equipment and building components because of concerns about the initial purchase costs? Our Shared Savings Program is designed to help you overcome these initial cost barriers. We can provide up-front capital to advance energy cost reduction measures.

Under the program, qualifying businesses or organizations may be eligible for up to $50,000 for a low annual fee. This option allows your business to repay funding through installments on your monthly bill. Often, payments are less than the energy cost savings, resulting in positive cash flow. Call Sun Prairie Utilities at (608) 837-5500 today to learn more.

Click here for additional articles on reducing energy usage in the office, tips on operating security lighting and more in the Spring 2011 edition of Local Circuit.

Palmer Johnson Selected As 2010 Mpower ChaMpion (Palmer Johnson Press Release)

Palmer Johnson Power Systems has been selected as an Mpower ChaMpion for 2010, a Madison region initiative that systematically ensures businesses go green effectively and efficiently.

Mpower Business ChaMpions participate in the program to amplify their actions and results in sustainability and energy efficiency. Participants also share best practices and strategies for sustainability through an on-line platform and monthly meetings.

Craig Parsons, president of Palmer Johnson Power Systems, commented, “Participating in the ChaMpion Program will be instrumental to our success in meeting both our sustainability and economic goals. Palmer Johnson Power Systems is committed to sustainability and welcomes the assistance this program will provide.”

Palmer Johnson Power Systems specializes in servicing and supplying components for heavy-duty, off highway transmissions and axles. PJ Power also operates volume OEM transmission and axle remanufacturing programs out of the company's Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, headquarters.

Please visit Palmer Johnson's website at http://www.pjpower.com/ or call 800.341.4334 for more information.

Click here for the full press release: http://www.pjpower.com/newsroom/?Id=122

Click here for more information on the Mpowering project.

Blogger's Note: Palmer Johnson participates in a monthly progress meeting with other companies to document their savings in both energy and money. They were recognized at a public Mpower event on Tues. Jan 11th for their efforts to date.