How a commercial utility consultant can help your business
The deregulated energy market has made utilities less expensive in many cases, but more confusing overall. It can be especially challenging for businesses with complex utility structures and those that have a lot of utility contracts, such as property management companies, to manage their utilities and look for cost-saving measures to stay within budget. Hiring a commercial utility consultant is a cost-effective way to have an energy expert on-hand without hiring a full-time staffer.
Commercial utility consultants help property owners, property management companies and multi-tenants save on business costs by reviewing, analyzing and reducing commercial utility bills for chilled water and steam, natural gas, water and sewer. The expertise they bring and the money they save means that commercial utility consultants are becoming invaluable assets to growing businesses by making it easier, more efficient and less expensive to use and monitor energy.
Who needs a commercial utility consultant?
Individual homeowners or landlords with just one or two buildings might be able to handle utilities themselves. But people who own a lot of rental units or have a multi-tenant building can benefit from the experience and knowledge of a commercial utility consultant who can ensure you’re getting utilities from the supplier who will give you the best price for your energy consumption needs.
How does a commercial utility consultant save my money?
Your consultant will create a custom utility plan for you based on their analysis of your previous utility plans and your expectations for future business growth. They’ll work closely with you to monitor your monthly utility usage to make sure you’re using energy efficiently, and they’ll adjust your utility plan as needed to make sure you aren’t overspending. Your professional utility consultant is your ally and is focused on making sure you don’t spend more than you need to on utilities.