Grocery stores provide an invaluable service to their community. They feed families and employ many while frequently running on razor-thin profit margins. According to Energy Star, refrigeration and lighting account for over 50 percent of their energy use. With the changes in the climate and increased government requirements, finding a way to decrease usage and still offer excellent customer service requires critical decision-making skills. Having an experienced commercial electrical contrac…
An intelligent way to make money as a business owner is through passive income. Owning a self-storage facility is a simple business structure that requires little input after the building is built but reaps big rewards. Attracting the best tenant makes it much easier to enjoy the benefits of storage ownership. There are many ways you can do this. For example, you may have climate-controlled units, drive-up units, shelving, electricity, electrical outlets, and so on. You can turn a simple com…
Reducing carbon emissions is no longer just a vision for the future; it is a common goal today and is top of mind for many. Within this collective mission, one area that is gaining in popularity is electric vehicles (EV). If we are to meet the country’s goal of reducing emissions by 50% by 2030, we need an uptick in electric vehicle production and strategically placed charging stations. While the popularity is growing, one aspect that threatens to stagnate things is the potential recharging …
As part of the electrical requirements and regulations set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the National Electric Code (NEC), all schools and educational facilities must necessarily invest in life safety systems, which includes emergency backup power. If you are the administrator or facilities manager for a school or educational institution, it is your responsibility to ensure compliance with the applicable electrical regulations and keep your premises up and running.&n…
A technical glitch, a natural calamity, an act of terrorism, or a planned outage, no matter the reason why you experience interruptions in power supply, they can be disruptive. Some may even prove to be devastating at times for a commercial, industrial, and retail establishment. Certain sectors, such as banks and financial institutions may be more adversely impacted than the rest. Even a few minutes of electrical supply downtime could potentially cause losses worth hundreds of thousands of d…
Maintaining and managing a restaurant involves several moving parts. Acquiring quality raw materials, investing in commercial-grade cooking equipment, designing a welcoming ambience, ensuring the safety of your staff and patrons, and complying with applicable food laws or building codes are just a few examples of things that need time and attention. Most of these aspects have a high dependency on the electrical systems. Whether it is the equipment in the kitchen, interior lighting, external …
