6 Electrical Problems that Can Potentially Occur during the Winter Months
Winter winds and inclement weather bring a chill to the bones, but they can also cause problems with your facility’s electrical system. Ice build-up can cause power lines to go down, leaving your offices and warehouses without heat. Because of the colder weather, your equipment may draw more electricity than expected. The extra draw may […]
Winter Energy Savings Tips for Businesses
When Old Man Winter arrives, you will know each time your accounting department reviews the electricity bill. You do not often consider the amount of energy your business consumes in day-to-day operations. Instead, you run your computers, presses, or other machines steadily to accomplish the tasks needed to keep customers satisfied. It is possible to […]
Electricity Upgrades Are an Important Part of Your Company’s Growth
Commercial organizations have a primary goal – to be profitable. Sales teams seek clients for new sales of products and services while the accounting team keeps an eagle eye out on how much money gets spent on manufacturing equipment and office supplies. There is always a push-pull relationship between different departments, but the goal for […]
Flood Damaged Electrical Components – Inspections, Replacements for Safety
Whether it is an extremely wet spring or hurricane season, flood damage is to be expected. When floodwaters infiltrate your office or manufacturing plant, you want to get things right immediately, but that may not be the best move. Yes, you should take steps to remove water and assess the havoc that is left. However, […]
Grocery Store Electricity Systems: Refrigeration, Lighting, Parking Lots, Generators, Security
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 […]
Self-Storage Facilities Seem Simple, but Every Unit Requires Electrical Power
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 […]
Electric Vehicles Growing in Popularity Means More Charging Stations in Parking Lots and Places of Business
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, […]
Commercial Grade Generator Installations for Schools
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 […]
Commercial Grade Generator Installations for Banks
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 […]