Aug. 12, 2003: Energy
Efficiency Funding Offered to Empire Zone Customers
Businesses certified and located
in the Oswego and Fulton Empire Zones (EZ) may be eligible to receive
up to 50% funding (maximum of $25,000) to implement energy efficiency
technology and systems with Niagara Mohawk’s Energy Efficiency
In Empire Zones program.
“The goal of the program
is to have existing EZ customers become more energy efficient in
their operations,” said James Stapleton, certified energy
manager with Niagara Mohawk. “This will help save money in
the short term and in the longer term, prepare for when zone benefits
expire.”
The program encourages efficiency
upgrades such as lighting, electronic speed controls, electric load
management, building automation systems, motors and HVAC systems.
“This is an excellent
opportunity to make your business more profitable by reducing energy
consumption and enhancing productivity,” said L. Michael Treadwell,
CEcD, executive director of Operation Oswego County, a private,
non-profit organization working to enhance and protect the business
and industrial climate of Oswego County. “Niagara Mohawk continues
to be an important partner in promoting economic development in
Oswego County.”
The EZ program was created by
the New York State Economic Development Zones Act to stimulate economic
growth in the state’s most severely distressed areas through
a variety of financial incentives designed to attract new business
and to enable existing businesses to expand.
Prospective or expanding businesses
certified and located in one of the two EZs are eligible for special
assistance and benefits designed to create the best climate possible
for profitability and growth. Some of these benefits include preferential
treatment for New York State-sponsored programs and local lending
programs; priority status for both licensing and coordinating with
all New York State regulatory agencies; special employee training
assistance programs; and free water for three years in the Oswego
EZ.
For complete details about the
Energy Efficiency in Empire Zones program, call Niagara Mohawk at
(315) 428-5382 or visit www.niagaramohawk.com.
For information about Empire
Zones other economic development services in Oswego County, call
OOC at 343-1545 or visit www.oswegocounty.org.
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