Like the old energy adage goes "You can't Manage what you don't Measure", the same goes for energy efficiency upgrades, "You can't make a good portion of energy efficiency upgrades economically viable without Grants". Ok, maybe that's not a widely used adage by anyone, but the statement holds a lot of truth.  With the Simple Payback Period (SPP) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) metrics on building owner's minds in this tough economy, these values can be make-it or break-it when it comes to the decision of implementing various energy efficiency upgrades or not.  This is where Energy Efficiency Grants come to the rescue, in a way becoming the ladder to the coconut.

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Michael DeSantiago is passionate about building a great company. Lindsey Bose is a skilled project manager with a passion for world travel. Both recently received recognition in noteworthy publications.