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Good news in a tough economy: Business owners who plan strategically can reduce their energy bills 10 to 30 percent, all without the outlay of substantial upfront cash. Overall, small businesses spend $60 billion dollars on energy every year. This is simply too much. By installing energy efficient appliances and monitoring ...
There are countless aspects and dimensions to running a successful business. Whether its product quality, or profit margins, business owners carry quite a burden when it comes to keeping a business alive and thriving. However, one attribute of an operation that can be overlooked is the way a business consumes energy. Not on...
While lighting may be energy efficiency’s “low hanging fruit”, it could also be known as the “tip of the iceberg” to long-term business energy efficiency. Many other opportunities exist for greening a business’ operations. One such piece of equipment is a rooftop unit known as a Heating Ventilation and Air Condi...
As the previous blog discussed, one of the primary benefits of switching to LED light bulbs is the energy savings, and the corresponding economic relief that comes from a reduced utility bill. However, for those looking for alternative reasons to make the transition to LED lighting, the reduction in impact in terms of green...
Conventional consumer wisdom dictates that when an item is four times less expensive than its competitor, you go with that product. Many times, this situation presents itself when choosing appliances related to efficiency in your business or your home. However, energy savings generated from picking more expensive products c...
What comes to mind when you hear “the year 2012”? Is it the predictions of the Aztec Calendar? The upcoming Presidential election? Maybe the year of the Denver Broncos next Super Bowl Championship?! Well for many businesses and residential communities, the buzzword this year is sustainability. In no other part of the co...
Over the last two years Ecosyste.ms has been fortunate enough to partner with a plethora of organizations in diverse industries, working to improve energy efficiency. One such group has been the Non-Profit BeadForLife. BeadForLife is an international organization that empowers impoverished women in Uganda to start their own...
One of the biggest challenges being faced by people promoting commercial energy efficiency is the conundrum of the split incentive. Essentially, the split incentive problem arises when conversations surrounding improvements to a buildings structure, appliances or other technological features begin. If you are a tenant in so...
Have you ever felt tired or anxious at the office and had seemingly no explanation for it (i.e. no rock concert, baseball game or bachelor party the previous night)? One factor that could be contributing to the problem is a workspace’s old light fixtures. Aging light fixtures have what scientists call a lower Color Render...
Ever wonder how much heat your lighting fixtures are giving off? Did you know excess heat produced by incandescent bulbs, lamps, and fixtures indoors can cause irritation, waste, and unsafe conditions in numerous applications. Instances of incandescent fixtures catching on fire, exploding, or causing strain on cooling units...