How Replacing Light Ballasts Reduces a Business’s Electrical Consumption
Studies show that at least 30 percent of most business’s electric bills are due to lighting. One of the simplest ways you can cut down on your electrical consumption is by replacing your fluorescent bulbs with new, more efficient versions and with the ballasts in the fixtures to go along with them. The Purpose of Light Ballasts Light ballasts are devices to limit the current in an electrical circuit. In a fluorescent light, it limits the amount of current that goes through the tube, preventing it from burning out prematurely. Every...
read more5 Steps to Achieving Industrial Energy Savings
Industry uses about one third of all the energy consumed in this country, but most companies don’t have a comprehensive policy for saving energy. It takes a combination of the best technology upgrades and best practice efficiency for your company to show its best reduction in use, but with careful strategy and implementation you can find ways to achieve positive results. #1: Look for Financial Incentives Doing an energy upgrade to your business may be a daunting proposition, but there are many financial incentives that can take...
read moreWhat Generator Size Do I Need in South Florida?
Here in south Florida, hurricanes, tropical storms, and wild thunder and lightning are common occurrences. Along with putting away the lawn furniture and tying the tree limbs, we’ve also got to be ready for the inevitable loss of power that happens multiple times a year. Some power outages are short term situations, only lasting an hour or two. But with the worst of storms, the power can stay off for days at a time while workers try to get the infrastructure back in shape. If the storm is bad enough, you may opt for taking yourself and...
read moreHow to Lower Your Utility Bills Through Home Energy Efficiency
One of the best ways to save money is not to spend it in the first place, and nowhere is that more evident than in your utility bills. A few basic changes can make significant marks on the amount of your electric and gas bills, while giving your home an energy makeover can save you up to half the amount you pay each month. The first step is to assess your home for energy leaks and waste. Take a long look at your entire structure, from the attic to the basement, to determine where heat and cold are leaking out, what appliances should be...
read more4 Reasons You Might Need Residential Rewiring During Renovations
A quick tour through South Florida will find charming neighborhoods filled with classic older homes. Instead of tearing down and rebuilding, savvy homeowners are renovating their existing buildings, saving money while keeping the unique Florida flavor. A lot of these classic older homes are structurally sound and mostly need cosmetic work, but it’s always a good idea to look at the wiring during a renovation. Residential rewiring isn’t just for putting plugs in more convenient places; it can be needed for many different reasons....
read moreLED Lighting Benefits
Traditional incandescent and halogen bulbs are fading away, and being replaced by LED lights. Business owners may balk at replacing all their bulbs with the new style, because they originally cost many times what the older bulbs did. Such a large outlay will be worth it, in the long run. LED lighting has a number of benefits over the old traditional bulbs, and your business can profit from all of them. Savings LED bulbs can save your business hundreds of dollars a year in a surprising number of ways. Most obviously, they use significantly...
read moreHow to Save Electricity
Turning your business a little greener is good for the environment, but it has the added bonus of giving your business hundreds of dollars in electricity savings. Decreasing your power usage gives you a lower bill, and one of the simplest ways to do this is to adjust your business’ lighting. Make a few simple changes and you’ll save on lighting, enough to pay for the changes themselves in just a few months. In the meantime your customers and clients can feel good, knowing they’re frequenting an environmentally aware...
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