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Energy Efficient Upgrades

Interested in energy efficient upgrades for your business? Learn what upgrades you can make to your business to lower energy costs and conserve energy.

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    Building Shell Improvements

    Building shell improvements are one of the first places you should focus on when upgrading your existing facility. Start with the low cost/no cost opportunities. Like the lighting system, these ...

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    Lighting

    Lighting is a critical component of every small business. Employees must be able to see to perform their jobs, and objects and spaces must be aesthetically pleasing to encourage sales. Depending ...

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    Commercial Food Service Equipment

    When you think of commercial food service equipment (CFSE), you probably think of restaurants, however CFSE is present in a variety of other facilities as well. Facilities where CFSE may be ...

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    HVAC Systems

    Proper heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (known in the trade as HVAC) are key to maintaining a comfortable, healthy and productive work environment. Collectively, these systems account ...

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    Office Equipment and Appliances

    When facility operators think of energy consumption, they naturally focus on building operations (such as lighting and air-conditioning) and its shell components, but not necessarily on the ...

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    Refrigeration

    Refrigeration equipment for businesses such as grocery stores, convenience stores, and restaurants typically account for 25% to 60% of electricity consumption. Fortunately, there have been many ...

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