Take a moment to plug some numbers into a calculator from the Energy Use Toolbox. This should give you a rough idea of cost savings you would see from an energy efficiency upgrade. For a more detailed analysis of your business's current energy use and potential savings Energy Smart recommends your business have an on-site energy audit.
- Energy analyzer: While any online analysis can only provide ballpark figures, this free energy analyzer from ENERGYguide can be an eye-opening first step in determining your current energy use. This is a self-guided tool for small- to mid-size businesses.
- Energy savings manual: Use the ENERGY STAR Building Upgrade Manual as you look for ways to reduce your energy use and increase efficiency. This manual includes sections on project management, technical stages of an upgrade, unique facility strategies and references.
- Energy Management Guidelines: The ENERGY STAR Energy Management Guidelines helps you design and track your energy management practices.
- Calculators: Use these energy calculators to calculate your potential energy and cost savings.
- Lighting
This lighting calculator from the Minnesota Power Company is designed for Minnesota Power customers using Minnesota Power rates. Please note that if you are not serviced by Minnesota Power Company, the numbers from this calculator will be rough estimates.
- General Energy Cost-Savings Calculators - Heating, Cooling, Office Equipment, Food Service
These calculators provided by the Federal Energy Management Program asks for very detailed information but offer useful information about a range of different energy-saving equipment.
- Dual Fuel
This dual fuel conversion calculator from Otter Tail Power Company is designed for Otter Tail Power customers using Otter Tail Power rates. Please note that if you are not serviced by Otter Tail Power Company, the numbers from this calculator will be rough estimates.
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- Quick-fix tips and Long-term energy efficiency solutions
These quick fix tips and long-term energy efficiency solutions from ESource provide easy low cost energy-saving solutions for the office building. If you would like to explore solutions for other building types or industries (i.e. retail or hospital), check out the ESource web page.