Business owners across Opelika, Alabama, and the surrounding area understand that energy efficiency is just as good for the bottom line as diligent employees. However, making your business more energy-efficient can be expensive on the front end, and those initial costs can act as a deterrent. Before you decide to procrastinate on green initiatives, consider these three unexpected benefits of an energy-efficient business.
Energy-Efficient Changes Improve Office Morale
When your business goes green, you can expect to see improvements in office morale and employee productivity. The same changes that save you money can also make your building a more comfortable place to work. For instance, the extra insulation and thicker windows that seal conditioned air inside also help block outside noise, making the office quieter. If they keep pollen and air pollutants outside, even better — your employees stay healthier, take fewer sick days, and are happier at work.
High-Efficiency Products Tend to Last Longer
Although high-efficiency products often cost more up front, they are a smart decision long term. Not only will they save you money on your monthly energy bills, but they tend to last longer. This is because, by definition, they don’t work as hard as their traditional counterparts. LED light bulbs are a great example. Energy Star LEDs last 35 to 50 times longer than incandescents and at least twice as long as fluorescents.
The Economy Benefits From Innovation
Last but not least, both our national economy and our national security benefit from energy-efficient innovations. According to the Alliance to Save Energy, energy efficiency projects accounted for more than 830,000 jobs nationwide in 2010. Efficiency regulations and initiatives spur innovation and the billions of dollars that businesses save go back into the economy. Also, as we develop more sustainable fuel sources and products that use less energy, our country becomes less dependent on foreign sources.
If you’re ready to make some changes but aren’t sure where to start, call Sensigreen at (334) 366-9237. We offer the complete array of commercial HVAC services and products, including energy audits and high-efficiency HVAC systems.
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