Resource conservation is smart business. Controlling operational costs can be as effective for building profit as adding new customers, and may be easier than you think. Increased energy efficiency can be achieved with little to no cash outlay or with new equipment and upgrades that can be partially financed with government and utility incentives.
No to Low Cost Methods of Controlling Energy Expenses
- Utilize day lighting whenever possible and perform an energy audit at night to find lighting and equipment that could be turned off afterhours.
- Use smart thermostats to preset temperatures for facility peak and off-peak use. Occupancy sensors are also available to reduce heating, cooling, or lighting of vacant rooms.
- Educate employees about the importance of energy conservation. A single copier left on 24/7 is estimated to cost your business more than $150 annually.
- Properly performing equipment is critical to energy efficiency. Allow ConServ to track and schedule your HVAC or lighting maintenance at regular intervals. Anything from dirty air filters to damaged duct work can increase your utility bill.
Get Paid to Save with New Systems and Upgrades
When you upgrade to energy efficient equipment or invest in maintenance programs, you optimize system performance, which lowers utility bills and extends the life of your equipment. Rebate and financing programs allow you to offset the initial cost of new, energy efficient systems to reduce the payback period on your investment. Programs are made available to conservation minded businesses from a variety of sources, including local, state, and federal governments, as well as local utility companies. Why would a utility company incentivize you to reduce consumption of their product? The companies set energy saving goals for themselves which conflict with a growing demand for energy. It can be less expensive to focus on the consumer than to invest in upgrades to infrastructure or the construction of new power plants.
Call the ConServ office in your area to learn how we can help you upgrade your HVAC, lighting, refrigeration, or energy management systems in accordance with rebate program specifications. Depending upon where your business is located, eligible equipment may include lighting, lighting controls and sensors, chillers, heat pumps, central air conditioners, energy management systems and building controls, motor VFDs, commercial refrigeration equipment, LED lighting, custom applications, and more. You can also learn about incentives in your area by visiting the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency at www.dsireusa.org.
ConServ Building Services, LLC provides excellent commercial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and general construction services to businesses across the Southeastern United States. To learn more about ConServ, visit www.conservonline.com.