Warehouse Lighting Controls May Lower Electricity Costs
Efficient warehouse lighting controls can help lower your energy bills and overall operational costs significantly. Keeping all lights on all the time is an expensive way to run your business. Our expert commercial electricians share simple ways to make your lighting more cost-efficient.
Install motion sensor lighting: They sense occupancy and either dim or turn lights off when the space is not in use.
Use dimmers: Upgrade to ballasts and LED power drivers with dimming capabilities. Lowering…
Importance of Surge Protection
Surge protection should be an integral part of every industrial, commercial and residential electrical system. Yes, it is true that surges in electric current are natural and have always occurred. However, the increasing use of sensitive electronics which are highly susceptible to damage make surge protection critical.
What causes a surge?
Power surges are quick, temporary spikes in voltage that occur when the electrical charge in the circuit gets a sudden boost. One study revealed that 63% of…
7 More Tips to Reduce Business Energy Costs
According to the EPA’s ENERGY STAR program, combined annual energy costs for U.S. commercial buildings and industrial facilities amounted to $400 billion as of March 2015. With an earlier survey in 2007 revealing that almost 30% of this energy is used inefficiently or unnecessarily, reducing any wastage is a top priority for business owners.
Our team of experts here at J&S Electrical offers more tips to help you streamline usage and reduce your energy bills.
Upgrade outdated equipment with…
7 Tips to Reduce Business Energy Costs
Reducing business energy costs involves implementing energy-efficient operational procedures. Inadequate equipment maintenance and unsustainable practices are the main causes of high energy bills.
Our team at J&S Electrical Contractors offers 10 tips valuable tips to help reduce your operational expenses.
Divert high energy usage to off peak hours: Familiarize yourself with the time-of-use pricing your utility company offers. Try and schedule high usage for low or off-peak times when the…