Energy Saving Tips

It's simple. The easiest way to save money on your electric bill is to use less energy. And by effectively managing the energy use at your facility, you can improve your bottom line, enhance employee comfort, and increase your ability to deliver quality to customers.

Nine Easy Ways to Save Energy

1. Let Silicon Valley Power complete a FREE energy audit for your business and assist in implementing the recommendations.
2. Replace old and inefficient lights, motion sensors, heat pumps, and air conditioners, and receive rebates from SVP.
3. Replace old and inefficient computers and office equipment with ENERGY STAR^® qualified equipment. For more information, visit the ENERGY STAR website.
4. Install automated lighting, heating, and cooling controls.
5. Turn off equipment, lights, heating, and cooling systems when not in use.
6. Keep your equipment well-maintained.
7. Buy equipment, lights, and heating / cooling systems that fit your needs.
8. Use light and air from outdoors whenever possible.
9. Design new buildings to energy standards beyond requirements and get a New Construction Rebate from SVP.