Key Points
- Businesses have the power to choose their energy plan in Texas and other deregulated states.
- When choosing a commercial energy plan for your business, you must factor in how and when you typically use electricity to customize a plan to your needs.
- SaveOnEnergy’s experts can help your business evaluate its needs and tailor electricity plans and rates accordingly.
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How businesses use electricity
| Function | % of electricity used | Amount of electricity used (per kWh) |
|---|---|---|
| Space heating | 30% | 7.33 kWh per square foot |
| Ventilation | 10% | 2.34 kWh per square foot |
| Lighting | 9% | 2.20 kWh per square foot |
| Cooling | 9% | 2.05 kWh per square foot |
| Cooking | 14% | 3.34 kWh per square foot |
| Refrigeration | 6% | 1.41 kWh per square foot |
| Water heating | 5% | 1.17 kWh per square foot |
| Computing | 4% | 0.91 kWh per square foot |
| Office equipment | 1% | 0.15 kWh per square foot |
| Other | 14% | 3.34 kWh per square foot |
Source: Energy Information Administration.
The takeaway: Business electricity plans should be customized depending how your company uses its energy.