Most commercial business facilities require a high volume of electrical power to run their operation. If you take the time to examine your lighting, ventilation and other electrical and gas systems, you may find ways you can improve your company’s energy efficiency. That, in turn, can save you money and make your business more cost-effective. Though the needs of each business are different, there are basic tips all businesses should remember to improve their energy efficiency:

• Replace inefficient incandescent light bulbs. Modern compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) can fit nearly any socket designed for traditional incandescent bulbs. They may cost more up front, but CFLs pay for themselves through energy savings.
• Perform maintenance on your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system at least once every six months. The better shape your HVAC system is in, the less energy it will need. Businesses that use their ventilation systems extensively, like restaurants, should consider servicing their HVAC systems quarterly.
• Install a computer-based energy management system. The average price of PC-based energy management programs, which can control lighting, temperature and other conditions within your place of business, has dropped dramatically over the past decade. These systems are smarter and more cost-effective than ever before.
• Let us help you track and manage your energy demand. Enroll in LoadTracker to identify demand peaks and implement better energy management practices.

CPS Energy is proactively pursuing our community's largest energy users, such as school districts and businesses, to upgrade their buildings with the help of rebates and incentives. These upgrades and retrofits are done in a phased approach to achieve the most energy savings.