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<\/span>Energy Efficiency Upgrade Tips for Small & Medium Commercial Buildings<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Is your company doing enough to make better energy choices and save on business electricity costs? A few simple changes could improve your bottom line substantially. The EPA states in its data from the <\/span>ENERGY STAR\u00ae<\/span><\/a> program that an average commercial building can reduce its energy bills by 30% through no-cost actions, smart investing, and innovative operations and maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\n

What will you do with those savings? Whether you reinvest in research and development or keep product prices down for your customers, every business can benefit from energy savings. Here are some ideas to put to work to lower your energy costs and reduce your carbon footprint.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span>Benefits of Saving Energy and How to Get Started<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Energy savings has more than just an intrinsic value, such as helping the planet. It can reduce costs, help your brand image, and lead to leaner overall operations and improved building value. Some of the most energy-efficient tips, such as the use of clean energy for business, also make the most financial sense.<\/span><\/p>\n

Perform a detailed energy audit on each building to identify energy-saving measures that can be implemented. You\u2019ll want to include detailed calculations for each measure, identifying three things:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Annual energy savings<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Cost to implement<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Cost recovery payback period<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The new baseline energy use can be compared to the initial baseline to gauge results. You also need to know and account for any operational changes that happened in the facility or on that particular circuit during this period. Consultants can help get you started<\/span><\/p>\n

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    <\/span>Man Measuring HVAC Output<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

    It\u2019s possible for commercial entities to significantly move the needle on energy use. Still, it may be difficult to get the initial budget for the energy baseline measurement and <\/span>energy audit<\/span><\/a>. This is often conducted by a consultant trained in these measurements since most businesses do not have an in-house team that can handle this process. The Cotocon Group has extensive experience in consulting organizations for Energy savings.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    <\/span>Energy-Saving Tips for Small Businesses<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

    There are dozens of ways to save electricity, some with an immediate effect. Here are some of the more common ways companies are changing their energy usage.
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    <\/span>1. HVAC Adjustments<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n

    HVAC systems account for sizable shares of power usage in commercial spaces. Targeted tweaks and updates can yield considerable savings without compromising comfort levels:<\/span><\/p>\n