It's easy to remember to turn the lights off at home before leaving. But it's important for businesses to remember to do the same.
Energy conservation can create significant cost savings to a company's bottom line.
And, at the same time, help develop a more environment-friendly workplace. D.C. The findings from an audit highlight possible energy savings by identifying where better energy efficient practices or modifications can be implemented. The business sector may already be doing a better job than the residential sector, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. In 1999, the U.S. average for residential electricity use averaged about 8.19 cents per kilowatt hour. That compares to commercial usage which averaged about 7.23 cents per kilowatt hour.