One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Energy Efficiency for Small Businesses – Medical and Dental Offices – Part 7 of an 8 Week Series
At Lime Energy, we help utilities around the country bring energy efficiency to their small business customers. With over 15,000 completed projects to date, we have learned a lot about the unique needs of small business customers. Over an 8 part series, we are taking a look at several small business types and uncovering their potential for energy savings. In many cases, these businesses are eligible for incentives from their utility to cover a large portion of the project cost, making the long-term benefits of energy efficiency even more attainable.
Medical and Dental Offices:
While similar to general office spaces in their ability to achieve energy savings via lighting, controls and HVAC measures, patient care offices also have unique needs relative to their equipment choices. The EPA estimates that every dollar a medical office saves on energy is equivalent to generating $10 in new revenues. When implementing an energy efficiency plan, the following action items are recommended:
For a detailed review of these measures and their application in your practice, schedule an energy audit with a qualified contractor today. From incentive programs to equipment rebates and recycling, local utilities may provide assistance in determining how best to implement energy efficiency solutions. To learn more about programs available in your area, visit www.lime-energy.com/smallbusiness.
For more on small business energy efficiency:
Part 1 – Grocery and Convenience Store Energy Efficiency
Part 2 – Retail Store Energy Efficiency
Part 3 – Automotive Dealership Energy Efficiency
Part 4 – Restaurant Energy Efficiency
Part 5 – Office Space Energy Efficiency
Part 6 – Manufacturing Facility Energy Efficiency
Part 7 – Medical and Dental Office Energy Efficiency
Part 8 – Energy Efficiency in Education
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