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.
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