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Utility Expense Management
It’s estimated that heating, cooling, and lighting costs often account for more than 70 percent of a commercial building’s total energy usage, with additional energy costs representing an additional 19 percent. Noting this, it makes sense to identify ways to reduce energy usage and save money. Utility expense management is one strategy that can help …
Why Power Bills in Georgia are Increasing
Why are energy bills increasing throughout the state of Georgia? While energy bills have universally increased throughout the United States and even worldwide, Georgia utility users have been on the wrong end of some unfavorable circumstances that haven’t helped mitigate these rising costs. In this post, we’ll dig into why your Georgia energy bill has …
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How to Read an Electric Meter
Want to know how much electricity your property is using? You don’t necessarily have to wait for the bill to arrive every month. All you need to do is find your electric meter. Knowing what you use could also help you save money. Why You Should Read Your Electric Meter There are two key reasons …
Load Factor Explained for Businesses
Looking to save money on energy bills and ensure your facility operates more efficiently? One important metric you’ll want to know is the load factor. What is the load factor in electrical usage? The load factor can tell you a lot about how your property is functioning and help you take corrective action if necessary. …
kW vs kWh: What’s the Difference?
Kilowatt vs. kilowatt hour – they’re the same thing, right? Wrong! While they’re both units of measurement and somewhat related to one another, what a kilowatt (kW) and kilowatt-hour (kWh) measure differ. So what are the key differences? What are their similarities? We get to the bottom of it all in this post. Read on …
Utility Bill Costs for Warehouses
How much does it cost to run a warehouse? It’s a bit of a loaded question, as gas, electrical, water, and other utility costs tend to vary based on the type of warehouse, the size of the warehouse, and the cost of utilities in a certain area, among other factors. Generally speaking, however, you can …
Ways to Handle the Georgia Power Rate Increase
Are you digging a little bit deeper into your pockets to pay your firm’s energy bills lately? You’re certainly not alone. Last May, Georgia’s utility regulators approved a 12 percent rate hike over the next three years for Georgia Power customers. And again in December, Georgia Power appealed to the regulators for even more money …
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Electricity Saving Tips for Small Businesses
It’s estimated that American small businesses collectively spend more than $60 billion on energy costs yearly. While electricity costs vary based on the size of the business, the market they’re operating in, and the day-to-day function of each facility, it’s further estimated that the average commercial property spends about $6,500 per month on energy costs. …
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Regulated vs. Deregulated Utilities: What’s the Difference?
Navigating the energy landscape? Learn the distinctions between regulated vs deregulated utilities and how Green Line Rates can save you money.