How to lower your company’s monthly power bill: 7 energy-saving tips
So you just looked at your company’s monthly energy bill and winced. Yup, we’ve all been there. You’re probably paying a lot more than you’d like for your business’s energy, and you probably have no idea why your power is so expensive.
So now what?
Let’s look at the practical ways you can actually get your business’s monthly energy bill down while also becoming more energy-efficient and environmentally conscious.
7 energy-saving tips for your business
You’re not powerless when it comes to lowering your power bill. Here are a few strategies to lower your energy usage and optimize your facility to get the most out of your power:
- Install a smart meter
For businesses, smart meters are a standard practice—energy monitoring systems that provide critical data on the quality of your energy and areas of waste in your facility. Once you have your energy data, you can then start strategizing how to improve operational efficiency. Without your energy data, you won’t even know what your facility's problems are. If you’re looking to install a smart meter, Electripure’s CleanPQ™ system is a powerful smart meter that will give you everything you need for power transparency. - Install a harmonics filter
Harmonics filters remove harmonic distortions in energy to create a cleaner and more stable power supply. Without a harmonics filter, “dirty power” is entering your system that can lead to energy losses, reduced efficiency of power distribution systems, and potential damage to sensitive equipment. Harmonics filters reduce these distortions by injecting an inverse current waveform into the system to cancel out the harmonic distortion. And you guessed it: Electripure’s CleanPQ™ system filters harmonics as well! - Switch to energy-efficient equipment
Energy-efficient appliances, including dishwashers and LED bulbs, are a tangible and effective means of reducing energy consumption for residential properties and businesses. LED bulbs in particular have revolutionized lighting efficiency by providing the same illumination as traditional bulbs while using significantly less energy. Energy Star–rated appliances, like dishwashers, incorporate advanced technologies to optimize water and energy usage, making them eco-friendly choices for environmentally conscious consumers. - Reduce peak demand
Here’s the reality: your energy company doesn't just charge you for the total amount of energy you use. They also charge you extra depending on when you’re using power—and if that’s during peak hours (generally between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.), you’re likely paying a premium. Take a look at your energy needs and see if there are any operations that could be done outside of peak hours—for instance, system updates or maintenance. You can also look into demand response programs through your power company, which offer incentives for operating during off-peak hours. - Lower your peak running load
Your business's peak running load is the absolute maximum energy demand your business experiences when your activity is at its highest. Utility companies track this demand spike and make sure that they have enough energy on reserve to meet that need at any time—so if your peak running load is especially high, your utility company will be charging you a lot extra every month. One key way to lower your peak running load is to stagger your equipment start-up—starting up your machinery at regular intervals rather than firing everything up all at once. - Reduce your base load
Your company’s base load is the minimum amount of energy required to run your daily essential operations. Think of base load as your absolute minimum energy requirements of your business to keep it running. Try implementing energy-saving measures during downtime, such as turning down thermostats, powering off non-essential equipment, and optimizing building lighting to reduce your baseline energy usage. - Assess heating and cooling systems
HVAC systems can be a major energy sink for a business—keeping warm during the winter and cool during the summer can cost a lot of money. In many cases, you might be able to make adjustments or repairs without the need for completely replacing your equipment. Consider investing in insulated windows to regulate indoor temperatures, or try using curtains or blinds to control your building’s temperatures throughout the day.
You have options
You have more control than you think when it comes to your power bill. That’s why our team at Electripure is on a mission to help companies make simple changes that can save many businesses up to 20% or more on their power bill.
Our solution starts with our proprietary Electripure CleanPQ™ system—a smart meter and harmonics filter all in one. It’s the non-invasive tech that will immediately clean up your power and show us how to best optimize your facility so you can start getting the most out of the power you’re paying for.
Contact us to schedule an appointment,and our experts will come to evaluate your facility for free!
