Grid Efficiency Series Intro
Troubling Energy Trends
Today in Michiana we are seeing some troubling energy trends. For most, the energy world seems exciting, innovative, and full of promise, although complex and hard to understand. Many consumers have thoughts and feelings about energy, but most know too little about...
Energy Strategy Made Simple
Today's Challenges If energy savings seemed simpler, your business would probably be pursuing them more confidently. But the energy world is a complicated place and the idea of designing an energy strategy to capture savings and reduce consumption is daunting. Adding...
Best Practices In Energy & Self-Funding Energy Improvements
Why is there no debate about best practices in energy? If you haven't read our last blog, Energy Efficiency & Carbon Reduction: The Truth About Industry Standards, it provides valuable background. A quick Google search of Best Practices In Energy will return a...
Energy Efficiency & Carbon Reduction: The Truth About Industry Standards
Energy efficiency, renewable technology, carbon reduction! Do the industry standards guiding your energy investments hold up to scrutiny? From procurement to market, supply side to demand side, top tier manufacturers know the ins and outs of their markets... with one...
More Powerful & Less Expensive Than Hiring an Energy Manager!
The average salary of an Energy Management Professional is $109,895/YR + benefits. At a large factory in Indiana, VEM hardware and installation costs roughly $50,000 but it’s poised to produce savings of up to $250,000 every year. In addition, this strategy is also...
Relationship Problems Could Be Costing You a Lot of Money
That’s right, your utility provider is your most important vendor. All relationships require work. Maybe it’s time for some counseling. 1. A Relationship Problem With Your Most Important Vendor Communication is key to any relationship. In business, communication...
How to Protect Your Company From Predatory Natural Gas Brokers.
Every business needs to be able to negotiate a fair natural gas contract. Here’s how it’s done. 1. How the Gas Market Works Delivering Natural gas to your home or business requires two very basic components: A) Pipelines and B) Natural Gas. In both Indiana and...
Stop Paying for More Electricity Than You’re Using!
Metered vs. Billed: A costly market dynamic that businesses need to understand 1. The Problem: Energy Costs Are Complex Energy costs are a primary expense for commercial and industrial consumers. But there may be a difference between how much electricity you...
Solar Systems Can Increase Energy Costs
1. The Problem: Solar System Vendors Do Not Understand the Energy Market; They Only Understand Their Product. Solar is all the rage, but there is a serious problem. Solar systems offset a portion of your electricity use but they cause the rest of the electricity you...