Confidential and Fast Answers to Energy Efficiency, Energy Engineering, Business and Energy Questions

Michaels Engineering Energy Hotline includes technical, marketing and problem-solving "Ask An Expert" services for commercial, industrial and institutional facilities.  Typical questions and answers are NO CHARGE and are held in strict confidence.  Answers are usually issued within 24-48 hours.  Send us an email with your questions!

Michaels Engineering Energy Hotline will help answer the following types of inquiries (not inclusive of all questions addressed):

• How can I reduce my energy bill?

• Will my efficiency project qualify for a utility rebate?

• Will a variable frequency drive save energy for my application?

• How much energy should I expect to save for a boiler stack heat recovery unit?

• Will occupancy sensors result in more energy use and shorter lamp life in frequently visited spaces?

• Is it worth adding insulation to my roof?

• I need a new air compressor. What are my options and which type is best?

• A vendor recommends a new piece of equipment based on energy savings.  Is he right?

• My lighting vendor tells me that metal halide fixtures are required in my production area but my utility has rebates on fluorescent fixtures.  Will these fluorescent fixtures perform?

• We have poor power factor.  How do we correct that and what can I expect for savings?

• We are installing a new production line.  What are some energy efficiency features we should be considering?

• We are planning new building and would like federal tax incentives.  What do we need to do?

• What would be the anticipated cost and benefits for LEED-certifying our new (or existing) building?

• What is retrocommissioning and what might we save if we were to retrocommission our facility?

• What type of lighting features should I be considering for a new office building?

In addition to the “Ask An Expert Hotline” feature, the Energy Hotline includes access to libraries and databases of technical, business and engineering documents and resources.

To gain access to an Energy Expert, simply call Michaels Engineering at 608-785-1900 and ask for the hotline or click here.

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