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Commercial Energy Audits in Colorado
An energy check looks at how your building uses and wastes energy. Some Colorado utilities pay part of its cost. Some rebate programs ask for one before you apply.
Read guideWhat a Commercial LED Retrofit Costs
There is no single price for an LED upgrade. Cost depends on how many lights you have, what you use in their place, and how hard they are to reach. Here is how to read a price quote.
Read guideHow to Figure LED Retrofit ROI
The return from lighting is mostly simple math. If you know your watts, hours, and electric rate, you can estimate the payback time.
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- How Much Does a Commercial LED Retrofit Cost?Most business LED jobs are priced per light. The price depends on the type of light, how high it is, wiring work, and labor. Compare the cost per ligh…Lighting
- How Do Commercial Energy Rebates Work?A utility or program pays part of the cost of approved energy-saving parts. You apply, get approval, do the work with approved parts, and send proof. …Commercial Energy
- How Do I Calculate Energy Project Payback?Take the project cost, subtract confirmed incentives to get your net cost, then divide the net cost by your estimated yearly savings. The answer is yo…Money + Property