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. …

How Can Companies Reduce Their Carbon Footprint?

  As the planet continues to warm and extreme weather events become more common throughout the world as a direct result, sustainable business practices have continued to become a popular discussion point. And with predictions that climate change could become irreversible by 2030 if major action is not taken now. Scientists are urging everyone to …

How Does Renewable Energy Save Money for Businesses?

Despite more emphasis on renewable energy solutions, it’s still estimated that nearly 80 percent of the nation’s energy comes from fossil fuels. Furthermore, about 8.5 percent comes from nuclear sources, leaving renewable energy to account for just over 12 percent. And while this number is likely to climb in the coming years and decades, it …

Why You Should Conduct a Utility Bill Audit on Your Business

One of the most significant overhead costs for any business property is its utilities. Just as homeowners have various utility bills they have to pay on a monthly basis for key services, businesses too are on the hook for water, sewage, gas, and electric bills as well. It’s estimated that businesses spend about $2.14 on …

Commercial Energy Audit Cost Explained

With energy costs predicted to climb in the coming months and years, and with more businesses dedicated to implementing solutions to minimize their carbon footprints, commercial energy audits are becoming increasingly popular. What’s more is that these audits have low-risk, high-reward potential in that they can significantly reduce a facility’s energy draw and help it …