Energy Savings for Commercial Buildings

From business owners to property managers to HOA presidents, everyone is looking to save a few dollars. One place that you can always look to cut costs without hurting quality is utility bills. It’s good for your business and the environment. A second way to help save is by keeping up with electrical repair when needed.

5 Ways for Businesses to Cut Energy Costs

If you want to cut energy costs at your commercial property, here are some things you can try.

Repair & Upgrade Lighting

Especially if it has been a while or you notice that the lights are flickering, you will want to look into repairing and upgrading your lighting. It will absolutely slash the amount of energy you are using. If it has been a while since the lighting was installed, odds are there are much more efficient models now. Upgrading could potentially save you even more in the long run.

It is a great idea to install lighting that is motion sensitive in rooms and areas that aren’t in constant use throughout the day. Areas such as restrooms, conference rooms and break rooms often end up with lights on, even after everyone goes home. This will alleviate the problem of forgetful team members leaving the lights switched on. Technology like this can save you more than 75% on your electrical costs per room. 

LED lights are really popular and there is a great reason for that. They can save you more than half on your lighting costs. They also last longer and require less maintenance than traditional options. New types of fluorescent lighting and UID lights also have cost and energy saving features. 

Choose Energy Saving Options

Almost all office equipment these days, including computers, printers and more have energy saving modes. Make sure that you always take advantage of those. It’s a quick, free and easy way to save money and energy. It’s easy for these settings to be reset, so make sure that you check them every so often to make sure that they are on the correct setting. 

End Thermostat Wars

At the end of the day, there is no way to keep everyone in a room happy with the temperature, especially not during the times of year when temperatures are unpredictable and may change quickly. The best thing to do is install a programmable thermostat. This allows the temperature to be predetermined by management for the sake of cost savings and general overall comfort, instead of the settings being argued over by employees during their shift. It is simple to solve any issues by encouraging those who feel a bit chilly to bring an extra sweater or layer of clothing, while encouraging those who tend to feel warm to bring a small battery powered fan for their desk. 

Update Server Rooms

Server rooms are just part of the office these days, however, you can take advantage of cloud hosting services and reduce the amount of servers that you need and this could provide you with great energy savings. If you aren’t comfortable doing this, or it just isn’t an applicable solution for your company, there are other energy saving options available. Have a professional take a look at the air flow, they may be able to make recommendations that will provide you with even more energy savings. 

Have a Commercial Electrician Make Electrical Repairs Regularly

There is nothing that makes a property look worse than flickering lights. Not to mention electrical outlets, appliances and lights that are in ill repair are dangerous and a liability to your business. Make sure to have electrical repairs taken care of by a professional as soon as you become aware of a problem. This will prevent major damage and risk of injury. 

Schedule Electrical Repairs in Broken Arrow

If you need to have electrical repair work done on a residential or commercial property, Mullin Electric in Broken Arrow, OK. can provide you with prompt and professional service. Give them a call at (918) 209-3316 or visit them online to schedule your estimate.