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How to Achieve Commercial Energy Efficiency at Your Building

As energy expenses continue to rise, business owners nationwide have started to pay close attention to their commercial building’s energy consumption. It’s no secret that more than installing new technology or upgrading your building’s hardware is needed to improve energy efficiency.

This blog post will show you how to make your commercial building more economical and cost-effective with energy consumption. From adding extra layers of insulation to tapping into your property’s renewable resources, such as solar energy, this blog post will review a few options for business owners looking to make their commercial buildings more cost effective.

Why Energy-Saving Features Matter

Making your commercial building energy efficient not only helps the environment but also helps you save money. Energy-efficiency improvements will often pay for themselves through reduced operating costs over time. With rising energy costs, businesses must invest in energy-saving measures to help reduce their operating costs and stay competitive in their industry.

In today’s environmentally conscious world, companies with energy-efficient buildings are considered greener and more responsible for their actions. A reputation as an ecologically responsible company can be an excellent asset for attracting customers and employees. Besides that, a green reputation can retain existing customers and uncover new sales leads.

How to Reduce Energy Consumption in Your Building

Making your commercial building energy-efficient doesn’t have to be a complicated process. There are a few simple changes that you can make that will have a big impact on your energy costs and efficiency.

Reducing energy consumption in your commercial building starts with ensuring that your systems operate at peak performance. Here are a few crucial steps you can take to start.

Insulating Your Walls and Ceilings

Adding extra insulation to your walls and ceilings is one of the most effective ways to reduce energy consumption in your commercial building. A loose-fill fiberglass batt is the most common type installed in a commercial setting. This type is ideal for smaller spaces and protects against air-borne contaminants like mold, pollen, dust, and dirt.

Insulation helps to keep the temperature more consistent, adding extra support for natural heating and cooling systems and reducing the strain on your HVAC system throughout the year. Adding insulation also reduces noise pollution in your building, creating a more peaceful environment for employees and customers.

Weatherization

Weatherizing your windows and doors is one of the best ways to ensure your building stays comfortable and your energy bills stay low. Weatherization involves two things:

Sealing air leaks in windows and doors. This is where worn-out weather stripping comes in. You can replace it or add strips to seal gaps at the bottom and sides of doors if that’s not an option. Look for gaps around window frames and caulk them.

Replacing worn-out or missing insulation. Insulation can prevent heat loss through walls, floors, and ceilings. If you need help with this, your local community development corporation may be able to offer assistance.

Are you unsure how to market eco-friendly electrical equipment to contractors and end users? Lyle W. Williams Company provides high-quality product training solutions to ensure you have the knowledge to sell effectively.

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Use Natural Light

Using strategically placed windows and skylights, natural light is a great way to reduce reliance on artificial lighting. Not only can natural light save on electricity, but it can also help to cut down on noise by bringing in outside air. This can create a brighter atmosphere for employees as well as reduce noise complaints that may be coming from the work area.

Install Smart Controls

Smart technology is becoming increasingly popular in commercial building space, offering solutions that address common sustainability challenges like energy efficiency and CO2 reduction. Installing automated controls that adjust temperatures and lighting based on occupancy saves energy by ensuring that only critical areas are heated or cooled.

Smart Thermostats

Smart thermostats allow you to set temperatures for different parts of the day, for times when you don’t need to maintain the same level of heat, such as at night or on weekends. Many can be programmed remotely, allowing for the optimization of heating and cooling systems. They can also be connected to sensors that measure air quality and humidity levels, ensuring that your systems are running efficiently.

Upgrade to More Efficient Appliances

Replacing outdated refrigerators, freezers, and other devices with newer, more energy-efficient models will help businesses save energy and money. Investing in modern appliances and products can also contribute to a business’s carbon footprint reduction and broader environmental sustainability efforts.

Utilize Renewable Resources

Take advantage of renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and geothermal. These options have a smaller carbon footprint and can help reduce your building’s reliance on traditional electricity or gas. Additionally, look into green power purchasing options for your business. It can be confusing to know what your municipality provides, but it is often just a matter of filling out the right forms.

Install New Lighting

Replacing the lighting in your building is one of the easiest ways to reduce energy consumption and can help you save money on electricity bills. LED or CFL bulbs are more expensive than traditional bulbs but last longer, use less wattage, and are more efficient. Switching out older fluorescent fixtures for newer T5 or T8 models is also beneficial, as they produce more light with less energy than standard fluorescents.

Motion detectors can also be installed in hallways and stairwells so that lights are only turned on when needed. These simple changes can positively impact your bottom line in a short period.

Get in Touch With Energy-Efficient Solutions Through the Lyle W. Williams Company

The Lyle W. Williams team is an electrical manufacturer representative with more than 50 years of experience. We’re sales agents who have built and sustained mastery of the electrical market. As independent reps, we represent your interests in the field, delivering products and services to qualified distributors and end users across the Mountain State and Northwest territories.

We’re the link between all parties in the supply chain, supporting each party with the educational tools and resources they need to actualize their ambitions for energy-efficient electrical supplies. Ready to make new connections? Reach out today.

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