Winter

Keep Energy Usage & Costs Down When Temperatures Drop

Winter

Keep Energy Usage & Costs Down When Temperatures Drop

According to ENERGY STAR®, small businesses across the nation spend more than $60 billion each year on energy costs due to weather. Here in Michigan, cold winter temperatures may cause your company’s energy consumption to increase in various ways.

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4 Factors That Impact Winter Bills

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Your building’s thermostat settings can cut into your yearly profits. Lower the temperature slightly during off-business hours in colder months and save on your company’s energy costs.

1. Energy Usage in Your Business Space

Your building’s thermostat settings can cut into your yearly profits. Lower the temperature slightly during off-business hours in colder months and save on your company’s energy costs.

Drastic temperature spikes result in your building working overtime to keep your staff cool and productive — which affects your company’s energy usage and costs.

2. Fluctuation in Workspace Temps

Drastic temperature spikes result in your building working overtime to keep your staff cool and productive — which affects your company’s energy usage and costs.

Many businesses hire extra help during the winter holiday season, and guests coming in and out of your building can let cold air in. The result? More lighting, equipment and heating usage.

3. Changes in the Workplace

Many businesses hire extra help during the winter holiday season, and guests coming in and out of your building can let cold air in. The result? More lighting, equipment and heating usage.

Cycles can run from 26 to 35 days, so monthly bills may vary. Note that there is sometimes a four-day difference in monthly billing cycles, which can cause your bill to increase.

4. Monthly Billing Cycle for Businesses

Cycles can run from 26 to 35 days, so monthly bills may vary. Note that there is sometimes a four-day difference in monthly billing cycles, which can cause your bill to increase.

Safeguard Your Business This Winter

Safety is always our number one priority.

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Do you Smell Gas?
Immediately Call 9-1-1 and (800) 947-5000

You need to be mindful of the power lines and trees situated on and around your property. Practice safe protocols when having routine landscaping conducted or dealing with downed power lines.

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Test Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Routine testing is critical throughout the winter and all year long. Also check expiration dates on devices annually.

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Keep Exhaust vents and Meters clear of
Snow and Ice

Your building requires regular safety checks. Allow gases to properly vent outside to avoid a buildup of toxins. And keep in mind that a technician will need access to your meters.

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Use Portable Space Heaters Wisely

If your workspace requires the use of portable space heaters, make sure employees know how to operate them safely.

Know Your Company's Supplier

Michigan natural gas customers have a choice when it comes to their natural gas supplier. That can affect your company's energy rate.