Business Tips & Resources

Efficient Business Guide: What to Look for in a Rental Space

A seemingly affordable lease can quickly become too expensive if your utility bills are high. Here are some tips to keep in mind when searching for a building to...

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Efficient Business Guide: What to Look for When Buying a Commercial Space

When you’re buying a commercial property, there’s a lot to consider. Energy efficiency is an important factor that will impact your business’s bottom line....

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A Practical Guide to Energy Efficiency in Agriculture

We’ve gathered our top tips for four types of agricultural businesses: dairy farms, egg producers, controlled environment agriculture (CEA), and maple sugaring operations....

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5 Ways to Save Energy in Your Brewery

Here are five places to look for energy savings in your brewery....

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Discover Your Business’s Energy Savings Potential With These Tools

Efficiency Smart offers two free services to help your business measure its energy use and identify meaningful energy cost-cutting opportunities....

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KOSEI Drives Energy Innovation in St. Marys, Ohio

KOSEI's work with Efficiency Smart is saving the St. Marys facility over $300,000 annually in operating costs....

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11 Low-Cost Ways Your Business Can Save on Energy Costs

Energy costs can make up a significant portion of your budget. Fortunately, there are many simple and low-cost improvements you can make in your facility....

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5 Common Projects We Rebate

Not sure what type of business projects are eligible for rebates? Check out the five most common improvements that qualify....

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LEDs a Bright Idea for Local Hardware Store

Columbiana Ace Hardware saves energy and gains customers with efficient lighting programs....

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Tenneco Taps Energy Efficiency Program to Drive Down Costs

The global auto parts manufacturer reduced energy use by 30 percent and saved $2.5 million in its Napoleon, Ohio, facility....

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