Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency solutions are the most cost effective way to lower you electricity costs. When utilities and municipalities charge customers for electricity, especially commercial customers, they will charge in at least two different ways.

DID YOU KNOW

Did you know that the average commercial buildings in the United States has 60% of its electricity costs come from Lighting and HVAC?

Demand Charges

Utilities will charge for the amount of power your facility needs at any one time. This is called a demand charge. It can also be referred to as a kW charge (and is often listed on your bill this way). The utility determines what your need is by recording your highest usage within a 15 minute interval. This peak period will determine what you are charged for the entire month no matter your usage pattern the rest of the month.

kW Hour Charges

The utility will also charge you for the amount of power your facility uses over time; this known as the kilowatt hour (kWh) charge.

Why Is This Important?

It is important because solar does not reduce the amount of power your facility needs at any one time.

What solar will do is reduce the number kW hours you purchase from the utility.

By looking at your entire energy usage profile including both kWh and Demand Charges DL Energy can more effectively create a solution that lowers your energy costs.

Incentives

Incentives for implementing energy efficiency measures can be found at the State, Federal and Utility level. They can include cash payments from your utility for the installation of more efficient equipment and tax credits that can be as much as $1.80 per square foot.