We know that your business will benefit from cutting any costs you can. Many of these tips are no-cost solutions to cut down on the rising costs of energy rates. Let us know in the comments below which tip you found most helpful!
Office lighting can be extremely costly. Switch to energy-efficient LED lightbulbs. Also, be sure to utilize natural light as much as possible! According to Super Bright LEDs knowledge base, small businesses can cut energy costs and consumption by up to 65% when upgrading to LED lighting. On average, LED bulbs consume 80% less energy than incandescent bulbs and 75% less energy than halogen bulbs.
Invest in Energy Star-rated appliances and ensure they are set to sleep mode or turned off when not in use. Some examples of Energy Star-rated appliances that you can buy are refrigerators, air conditioners, dishwashers, washers and dryers, and more. You can see a full list of Energy Star certified products here.
There are plenty of ways for your employees to help you save money on your energy bills, and it may be as simple as getting them in the habit of unplugging or turning off their everyday modern office tools or opening the blinds. Use as much natural light as possible. Some examples of high-energy office tools are desktop computers and monitors, printers or scanners, coffee makers like Keurig and Nespresso, speakers, phone and laptop chargers, smart devices like smart thermostats.
Consider solar panels or other renewable energy sources to offset rising electricity costs. Although Solar is the most popular, other renewable options include wind power, biomass energy, geothermal energy, community initiatives, and RECs (Renewable Energy Credits). You can learn more about Renewable Energy Credits here.
Nowadays, you can shop who your energy supplier is in certain states, ensuring you are paying the best rate possible for your power. At EA, we continually seek out new energy companies to add to our growing list of suppliers in order to stay on top of new product offerings, find the most competitive pricing, and ensure we can provide business friendly contracts. Committed to the community, Electric Advisors is an active member of many chambers of commerce, business associations, and trade groups. Our Energy Brokers are also involved individually in community activities from Rotary Clubs, blood drives, houses of worship and much more. Email us at Russell@Electricadvisors.com with a utility bill for your business and we will let you know how much you stand to save!
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