Key Points
- Businesses have the power to choose their energy plan in Texas and other deregulated areas.
- When businesses choose a commercial energy plan, they must factor in how and when they tend to use electricity to customize a plan to their needs.
- SaveOnEnergy’s energy experts can help 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: Energy Information Administration.
Note: Other sources of electricity use include cooking and space and water heating.
The takeaway: Business electricity plans should be customized so that they correspond to the way a company uses its energy.