Key Points
- Business owners 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 company’s needs.
- SaveOnEnergy can help small or large businesses evaluate their 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 | 32% | 7.33 kWh per square foot |
| Ventilation | 11% | 2.34 kWh per square foot |
| Lighting | 10% | 2.20 kWh per square foot |
| Cooling | 9% | 2.05 kWh per square foot |
| Cooking | 7% | 3.34 kWh per square foot |
| Refrigeration | 5% | 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 | 16% | 3.34 kWh per square foot |
Source: EIA
The takeaway: Business electricity plans should be customized depending on how your company uses its energy. SaveOnEnergy can help make this process easier so you can focus on doing what your business does best. Contact us today for a customized quote.