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Take the Controls

of Your Business’s

Energy Use in 2025

With Spring around the corner, take the time to evaluate whether you Seal cracks and gaps around exterior doors and windows to keep heat
are doing everything you can to help reduce your business’s energy loss at bay. Close doors or turn off the heating/cooling in unoccupied
consumption and your monthly bill. rooms. Avoid over-ventilating your workspace, as this removes the
While we acknowledge each business has its own unique needs, here heat you paid to generate.
are GrandBridge Energy’s top 10 energy-saving tips to help kick-start 9. Update your Electronics/Appliances
your business’s energy savings in 2025: Upgrade older equipment to more energy-efficient technologies
1. Invest in LED Lighting to save on your electricity bill. For example, switching desktop
Lighting is the most significant energy drain for most small businesses computers/monitors for laptops. Energy Star© printers are a great
and one of the easiest energy-saving upgrades. Swapping out lightbulbs start!
for high-efficient LEDs will use up to 80% less electricity. Since the return 10. Track Your Energy Use on My Account
on your investment is usually rapid, this upgrade earns first place on our Register for the GrandBridge Energy My Account portal to access your
list. account quickly and conveniently, 24/7. With My Account, you can
2. Use Less Light view and pay your bills, analyze, and compare your electricity rate
Use less light by installing dimmers to reduce light levels where plan options, track, and monitor your electricity usage, take complete
appropriate. You could remove light bulbs from fixtures where less control of your energy management, by recording and tracking the
light can be tolerated. Discuss this with your team. Each lumen saved energy-saving measures you’ve put in place. Watch how your efforts
contributes to electricity savings. can add up to energy savings.
3. Use Task Light Start today! Grab your GrandBridge Energy bill and register for My
Opting for one LED task lamp uses less electricity than a room with Account. Visit myaccount.grandbridgeenergy.com
overhead lights. Where possible, aim to use natural light as an energy-
efficient alternative.
4. Install Sensors
Save energy by installing sensors in break rooms, washrooms, and
storerooms. The sensors automatically shut off the lights when the
space isn’t in use. Occupancy sensor switches are a cost-effective way to
get significant energy savings.
5. Exit Signs
Since exit signs are always on, switching regular bulbs for LEDs will Being in tune with the ups and downs in your business’s energy
significantly reduce energy use. consumption, being aware of how much energy your business uses,
6. Eliminate Standby Use and making a few simple tweaks to your day-to-day operations, will
Electronics, printers, and other equipment draw standby electricity even bring significant savings in 2025.
when switched off. Make a point of unplugging these items overnight For more information about energy saving opportunities,
or when not in use, as this can help reduce your electricity bill. Energy- programs, and incentives available for your small business, visit
smart power strips can sense when equipment is not in operation. grandbridgeenergy.com/business-energy-savings/
7. Save on Hot Water
Insulate your hot water tank and wrap exposed hot water pipes with
foam insulation to retain the heat. This will allow you to turn your tank’s
thermostat down and reduce electricity/gas use.
8. Improve Insulation
Electricity bills increase as you warm up or cool down your workspaces.
Insulation, weather-stripping around doors, shades, awnings, or tinting
over windows can improve the efficiency of a heating and cooling system
by preventing heat gain or loss.

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