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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 found ...
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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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