Is your business operating at peak energy efficiency? Are you looking for economical ways to optimize your bottom line? BGE is pleased to provide you with information on cost-effective ways to unlock the hidden energy savings in your business. From no cost/low cost energy tips to complete system overhauls and links to other helpful sites, we provide the information you need to get the most out of your energy dollars. By identifying inefficient 'money draining' energy systems and practices, you may be able to substantially:

• Reduce operating costs
• Lower maintenance costs
• Improve performance
• Enhance comfort

For example, HVAC and lighting together consume at least 65% of all electricity used in an average business facility. Luckily, these are also the areas with the greatest opportunities for cost savings.

• US Department of Energy: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
  Practical, hands-on energy saving information and access to hundreds of Web sites and thousands of online documents on energy efficiency and renewable energy.
• ENERGY STAR for Business
  Energy management is an important aspect of environmental management. ENERGY STAR has the strategies to make you a leader and set your organization apart.
• Energy Information Administration (EIA)
  Provides businesses with independent policy data, forecasts, and analyses on various energy issues.
• Energy Regulatory Information
  Available from The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, an independent regulatory agency within the Department of Energy.