What do world events, climate change events, and the ongoing pandemic all have in common? If you ask the experts, they’re all driving up the cost of utilities. According to reports, natural gas is up nearly 25 percent from a year ago and electricity is up about 10 percent. While the significance of increases is …
Lowering fixed costs, such as a building’s energy usage, is good for the environment and good for your bottom line. That’s why many commercial properties are conducting commercial energy audits to identify ways to optimize energy usage and reduce utility costs. In this post, we’ll discuss how to conduct a commercial energy audit and save …
Businesses spend about $2.14 per square foot per month on utility costs. The average family spends about $120 per month on just electricity each month – and that’s not even including water and gas. And utility prices overall are on the rise. The National Energy Assistance Directors Association estimates that energy prices have …
An overhead expense is defined as a cost to run a business. One of the biggest overhead expenses on any property is none other than the utilities. But what if we told you that there’s the potential for up to tens of thousands of dollars in savings on this overhead expense each year? That’s where …
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), it’s estimated that up to 30 percent of the energy consumed by commercial properties is wasted. From heating and/or cooling spaces where nobody is present to lights unnecessarily left on to the various draws of electronic equipment and high utility rates, this wasted energy is energy …
We all enjoy using power in our everyday lives. As a business owner, you want to make sure there are no power interruptions to the operation of your business. When you get home after a long week, you may want to take a relaxing hot bath; or, during the winter you may want to crank …
Energy is an essential pillar in today’s commercial workforce. Energy is required in practically every aspect in order for a business to function well. While we may not notice when energy is being used in the workplace, one of the unintended consequences is the rise of one’s electric bill. As the business sector continues to …
Businesses, small and large, search for tips to reduce energy bills. Without a doubt, the simplest solution also ends up being financially the safest option. By enlisting the help of an electric rate consultant, you can receive a risk-free audit for your business to identify opportunities to lower your electric bill rates. There’s no question …
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Like other forms of brokers, such as real estate agents and insurance brokers, energy brokers negotiate on your behalf to find better rates from energy companies and gas suppliers. Natural gas brokers are not affiliated with energy distributors; they simply work as the middleman to the consumer and the company. Natural gas brokers provide a …
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Thanks to an increased demand for clothing, fast fashion trends have exponentially risen, resulting in the textile industry quickly becoming one of the most polluting production methods in the world. The apparel industry as a whole consumes a lot of energy. Not only is this environmentally unsound, but the energy usage becomes costly as well. …
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