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 …
Tips for Saving Money on Utilities
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 increased …
What is a Utility Rate Analysis?
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 …
Commercial Energy Audit in Atlanta
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 …
Georgia Power Energy Saving Tips
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 …
Commercial Energy Cost Reduction
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 …
How an Energy Audit Can Lead to Green Energy Solutions
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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Everything You Need to Know About Natural Gas Brokering
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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How Energy Audit Reports Help the Textile Industry
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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Commercial Printing Costs: How to Save Money and Energy
If your business’ electricity bill looks higher than normal after a large project, it might be time to look at your commercial printers as a significant source of the problem. Schools, offices, and other workplaces can all benefit from the energy and environmental savings by monitoring printer energy usage. Given a large enough sample size, …
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