Over the next few months, many businesses may continue to make changes to their daily operations due to COVID-19. As your business considers facility and equipment adjustments, try these efficiency tips and check out all our rebates to help you save water, energy and money.
Property managers: Log onto your account and monitor your daily consumption with My Usage. Look for any unusual use that may indicate water leaks or other inefficiencies. Check automatic sensors on faucets, toilets and urinals to ensure they are operating properly and avoid unnecessary water use.
Large commercial: Monitor cooling tower and boiler water chemistry to minimize the mineral buildup in the system and maximize the number of times water can be recycled through the system.
Restaurants and lodging: We provide free, high-efficiency pre-rinse spray valves for commercial kitchens. WaterSense® spray valves could save you $325 to $500 per year in total utility costs. Maximize the efficiency of food disposal systems, or equipment that relies on a boiler—such as combination ovens, steam kettles and steam cookers—to use significantly less water.
For any business that has been impacted by COVID, there are several ways to reduce your energy use. For example, shut down systems that serve unoccupied zones, close window blinds to limit temperature fluctuations and turn off exterior signage if not needed. However, we do suggest keeping all security systems powered.
Here are a few additional tips to save energy: