Energy
The power within
How to reduce your energy costs by 20 to 30 percent with a minimal investment
By Jessica Tremayne
Smart Business Los Angeles | January 2009
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The days are long past that energy
was so cheap you could afford to
waste it. Now, financial and environmental concerns have made saving
energy a priority for every business.
When done right, you can expect to
achieve a savings of 20 to 30 percent
off your current monthly utility bill,
with minimal investment.
Getting started on saving can be as
simple as making employees aware
that energy efficiency is a priority for
your company. Employees who regularly turn off lights and computers at
home don’t bring that same mindset to
work. By recruiting employees to help
manage your company’s energy usage,
you can start to save money.
Sixty-six percent of readers surveyed
by Smart Business say they expect
energy costs to continually increase
over the next 12 to 18 months. Full
dedication to efficiency is necessary
to maximize savings, as energy authorities say halfhearted efforts get similar
results.
“Energy efficiency is a mindset,” says
Hal Snyder, vice president of customer
programs, Southern California Gas Co.
and San Diego Gas & Electric. “Being
energy-efficient is important to the
community you serve and helps your
‘triple bottom line,’ — people, infrastructure and company.”
