{"id":1454,"date":"2021-07-09T20:13:21","date_gmt":"2021-07-10T00:13:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thecotocongroup.com\/?p=1454"},"modified":"2026-05-20T10:42:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T10:42:13","slug":"energy-efficiency-tips-for-small-business-owners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecotocongroup.com\/blog\/energy-efficiency-tips-for-small-business-owners\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy Efficiency Tips for Small Business Owners"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It goes without saying that businesses, especially startups or small businesses require a lot of hard work and all kinds of small and big investments (financial, intellectual, etc.). But this shouldn\u2019t draw you back from starting your own business because it\u2019s all about making the right strategic decisions. One such decision is the development and implementation of an energy saving plan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Businesses spend thousands of dollars on energy bills annually which can even create a budget gap if you don\u2019t have enough financial resources (this can be the case with a lot of small businesses). However, the modern era gives the chance of saving on energy by means of many different technological tricks and eventually, by simply switching to renewable energy sources. Following are some of the ways that small businesses can save on their Energy Costs.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Energy Audit:<\/strong>\u00a0An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecotocongroup.com\/energy-audit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">energy audit<\/a> can help determine your baseline energy use and offer a clear outline for ways to save energy at work. A full inspection of your location to check for air leaks, insulation issues, or opportunities to install energy-efficient lighting will be done to reveal the changes that can be implemented to reduce Energy usage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Purchase energy-efficient office equipment:<\/strong>\u00a0Before you buy or lease office electronics, check to see if they are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energystar.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">ENERGYSTAR<\/a>-rated. An ENERGYSTAR-rated appliance has been evaluated and deemed energy-efficient, which can save you money and help you manage your small business energy costs, especially in the long run.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reduce Peak Demand:<\/strong> One of the best ways to save electricity in an office is to reduce your peak demand. The phrase \u201cpeak demand\u201d refers to the hours in a day when energy usage is at its highest. Peak demand times are typically normal office hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). You can reduce your demand during this time by staggering work hours \/ start times, running heavy equipment and factory equipment during the evening and early morning hours, and conserving energy throughout the day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Program your thermostats:<\/strong>\u00a0This is one of those office energy saving tips that is especially relevant for a 9-5 workplace. You do not need to heat or cool a workplace after everyone has gone home for the night. Even if your team\u2019s hours vary, using programmable or smart thermostats to manage the temperature during \u201coff\u201d hours can make a big difference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Turn off lights when not in use:<\/strong> It might seem like a no-brainer, but in a typical office, lights stay on in areas like break rooms, bathrooms, or conference rooms, even when those spaces aren\u2019t being used. Sensor lights can help to keep the lights on when needed, but off when they\u2019re not.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use energy-efficient light bulbs:<\/strong>\u00a0It is one of the easiest and simplest energy saving ideas in the workplace: switch out your regular incandescent bulbs with energy efficient bulbs such as CFL or LED. This will help you use a significantly less amount of electricity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Take advantage of natural sunlight:<\/strong>\u00a0If you are fortunate enough to have an office space where there\u2019s abundant natural light, use it! On a sunny day, you might not need to turn on the lights at all in areas where windows can give all the illumination you need. While using passive solar heating might not seem like one of the ways to save energy at work, it really does help. The fewer kilowatt hours of energy you use, the less you have to pay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Power Down the equipment:<\/strong> If computers are not being used through the hours when your staff are not working, have your team be in the habit of shutting them down before they leave. Turning off and unplugging as many devices as possible at the end of the day is a simple way to cut back. This includes energy efficient coffee makers, toasters, and similar appliances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prevent \u201cPhantom energy\u201d:<\/strong>\u00a0Phantom energy is the energy that is still being used by equipment that remains plugged in but not in use. A great office energy-saving tip is to have your computer peripherals (printers, monitors, etc.) connected to power strips (aka \u201csurge protectors\u201d) so that the flip of a single switch can shut down several devices at a time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Think outside your building:<\/strong> Are you in control of the landscaping around your business? If so, you have a great opportunity to create energy-savings for your small business with energy-efficient landscaping. Strategically planting trees to block winds or provide shade on hot summer days can help reduce your heating and cooling costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Also, be aware that there are financial incentives for better managing your small business\u2019s energy use. Local governments provide tax incentives and rebates to small businesses such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecotocongroup.com\/pseg-li-rebate-programs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PSEG LI program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Cotocon Group provides several Energy Efficiency Services such as Energy Audits, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecotocongroup.com\/building-commissioning.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Building Commissioning<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecotocongroup.com\/local-law-compliance-hub.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Local Law Compliance<\/a> and more! Get in touch for us to know more![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text] It goes without saying that businesses, especially startups or small businesses require a 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