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Retired Engineers Technical Assistance Program (RETAP)

The EGLE RETAP Program funded by the State Energy Program, provides free, non-regulatory, obligation free technical assistance to small and medium businesses in Michigan in the manufacturing sector. The program assists the businesses with their individual needs, identifying cost-saving opportunities through free assessments and helping them become a more sustainable business in the industry.

Request for RETAP assistance

Program benefits

Your business can see savings from:

  • Energy benchmarking, utility bill analysis & energy assessments
  • Water, energy, fuel and raw materials management for cost savings
  • Reduce disposal cost by waste and wastewater management
  • Pollution prevention assistance
  • Meeting your decarbonization goals

Why choose RETAP?

  • Retired professionals with decades of expertise in a wide range of fields are available through RETAP Program to conduct these technical services for you and provide a written report addressing specific options.
  • RETAP is a no obligations program. However, our clients have seen significant cost savings by implementing RETAP recommendations.
  • RETAP assessments are always free!

Who can apply?

  • Michigan - small and medium business with <1500 total employees
  • Manufacturing facilities with NAICS code 31-33
  • Water and wastewater treatment plants

Contact us if you have questions about your eligibility.

Contact us

Indumathy (Indu) Jayamani, PhD, PE, RETAP Program Manager
JayamaniI2@Michigan.gov