Here are some of the low-cost, energy-saving inspections and services available for new constuction and retrofit** from your Progress Energy efficiency experts:

Building Envelope Improvements:

• Cool Roof 
  Cool roof materials reflect or reject the sun's radiant energy before it penetrates the interior of the building.  If we recommended this measure during a Business Energy Check and your improvements meet our standards, you may qualify for an Cool Roof incentive to help offset the cost.
  
  Cool Roof Brochure
  
    
• Ceiling Insulation Upgrade**
  If the insulation in your building is less than R-12, you may be eligible for this service. Adding insulation will help you conserve energy, and incentives are available for upgrades.  To qualify for the insulation, your facility needs a recommendation during a Business Energy Check   
  
  Ceiling Insulation Upgrade Brochure
  
  
• Green Roof
  

  Green roofs incorporate plants as part of the roofing system. The plants and soil provide a reliable heat buffer and can save you up to 20% on annual energy costs. There is a long list of benefits that a green roof can provide including increased roof life property value.

  
  Green Roof Brochure
  
  
• Roof Insulation Upgrade
  If the roof insulation on your building is less that R-12, you may qualify for incentives to help upgrade the roof insulation to R-19 or greater.  Increasing the insulation help maintain the desired interior building temperatures while saving up to 15% of heating and cooling costs.
  
  Roof Insulation Upgrade Brochure
  
  

Window Film or Solar Screen
Window film and solar screen when used on windows facing east, west or south increase energy efficiency by reducing the amount of interior heat gain from the sun.  They also help protect interior furnishing and equipment  by reducing the amount of harmful ultraviolet rays coming through windows.


Window Film and Solar Screen Brochure

HVAC Equipment:

• HVAC Check Chiller / Unitary
  Installing highly efficient air or water-cooled chillers or rooftop units saves energy and reduces your cooling costs while maintaining a comfortable environment.  If improvements are recommended during our free Business Energy Check you may qualify for a Progress Energy incentive.
  
  
   HVAC Chiller / Unitary Brochure
  
  
• Heat Pump
  High-efficient heat pumps can save 40% on cooling and heating costs depending on the size and efficiency of the unit. A free Business Energy Check may also help you qualify for an incentive to help offset the installation cost.
  
  Heat Pump Brochure
  

Thermal Energy Storage (TES)
Thermal Energy Storage can reduce the size and cost of replacement chillers.   TES systems also reduce usage during the periods of more expensive on-peak electrical rates, greatly benefiting businesses on the Time-of-Use rate. Get a free Business Energy Check to learn more about how to qualify for an incentive on a TES installation.  

Thermal Energy Storage Brochure

  

HVAC System Related Improvements:

• Demand Control Ventilation (DCV)

  Demand Control Ventilation helps maintain an appropriate temperature based on the occupancy of the room.  DCV avoids over cooling or heating large rooms by measuring the CO2 present and adjusting the ventilation accordingly, which also saves energy and increases comfort.   DCV can be installed on existing HVAC systems and may qualify for an incentive.
  
  Demand Control Ventilation Brochure
  
  

• Duct Check and Repair**
  Leaks in your ductwork can be costly. If your facility qualifies and a duct check is recommended during a Business Energy Check, Progress Energy will share the cost of the test and repairs, too, if necessary.    
  
  Duct Check Brochure
  
  

• High Efficiency Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV)
  Energy recovery ventilation is the reclaiming of energy from heated or cooled exhaust air and transferring that energy to the fresh air coming into the building.  To qualify for an ERV incentive, your facility needs an ERV recommendation during a Business Energy Check and the installation must meet our standards.
  
  Energy Recovery Ventilation Brochure
  
  

• Roof Top Unit Recommissioning**
  Over time, ineffiencies crop up that could affect your building's heating and cooling systems performance. Perform recommissioning to Rooftop Air Conditioning Units (RTU) can help ensure your equipment is operating at optimal efficiency.  Get a free Business Energy Check to learn more about how to qualify for this incentive.
  
  
  Rooftop HVAC Recommissioning Brochure
  
  
• HVAC Steam Cleaning**
  HVAC steam cleaning techniques can protect the enviroment and help ensure that your Pachages Terminal Air Conditioning (PTAC) or Packaged Terminal Heat Pump (PTHP) is using less energy everyday.  Perfoming this steam cleaning process can improve the efficiency of the HVAC equiptment.  To learn more about how to qualify for this incentive, contact Progress Energy for a free Business Energy Check.
  
  
  HVAC Steam Cleaning Brochure
  
  

Indoor Lighting Improvements:

• Indoor Lighting Upgrades
  Upgrading interior lighting can save up to 50% of lighting cost, while improving light quality and reducing maintenance costs.  If an upgrade to your business lighting is recommended during our Business Energy Check, your business may qualify for incentive to help pay for the indoor lighting improvements.
  
  Indoor Lighting Brochure
  
  

• Occupancy Sensors for Indoor Lighting

  Occupancy sensors help control lighting and are especially useful in spaces that are often left unoccupied such as conference rooms or restrooms.  Savings can be as much as 30% of your indoor lighting cost depending on the space type controlled.
  
  
  Occupancy Sensors Brochure
  
  
  Other Energy Improvements:
  

• Efficient Motors
  Efficient motors result in long-term energy savings since over the life of a motor 95% of the total cost is for energy to operate the motor.  Replacing or installing highly energy-efficient motors is one way to help control your business costs.  You could also qualify for incentives that help offset the cost to buy higher energy-efficient motors.  Get a Business Energy Check and learn how your business can qualify for this incentive.
  
  Efficient Motor Upgrade Brochure
  
  
  **These measures are available to retrofit only, new construction is not eligible.