Demonstrating the effectiveness of RETAP services is critical to the continued success of the program. 

Measuring program effectiveness is essential to the continual improvement of the pollution prevention technical assistance capabilities RETAP offers to Michigan small businesses and institutions.

Quantifying the potential impacts of RETAP recommendations (using sound scientific, engineering and accounting principals) is a primary means for measuring and demonstrating program effectiveness.

2010

In Calendar Year 2010, RETAP completed 134 energy efficiency assessments at a broad range of government and business facilities.  The total estimated annual reductions in energy usage and facility operating expenses for these assessments are as follows:

134 Energy Assessments

Reductions                            Amounts

Electricity Usage:                    21.2 million kWh

Natural Gas Usage:                  1.0 million CCF

Operating Costs:                       3.2 million dollars

2009

In Calendar Year 2009, RETAP completed 81 pollution prevention assessments at a broad range of manufacturing facilities and other businesses, such as hospitals, hotels, and private schools:

81 Pollution Prevention Assessments

Reductions                            Amounts

Electricity Usage:                    19.8 million kWh

Natural Gas Usage:                 1.0 million CCF

Water Usage:                          21.6 million gallons

Waste Disposal:                        2.9 million pounds

Operating Costs:                       3.9 million dollars

2008

In Calendar Year 2008, RETAP completed 129 assessments:

129 Pollution Prevention Assessments

Reductions                            Amounts

Electricity Usage:                    31.6 million kWh

Natural Gas Usage:                  1.1 million CCF

Water Usage:                          93.0 million gallons

Waste Disposal:                      18.4 million pounds

Operating Costs:                       5.8 million dollars

2007

In Calendar Year 2007, RETAP completed 108 assessments:

108 Pollution Prevention Assessments

Reductions                            Amounts

Electricity Usage:                    40.0 million kWh

Natural Gas Usage:                  0.7 million CCF

Water Usage:                          50.2 million gallons

Waste Disposal:                      28.7 million pounds

Operating Costs:                       5.6 million dollars