Energy Efficiency Alberta
Maximize energy efficiency in Alberta with 8760 Expense Management’s comprehensive energy audits for residential and commercial properties. Discover our unique approach to reducing costs and enhancing sustainability.
Boost Your Energy Efficiency in Alberta with 8760
Struggling with reducing your energy consumption? Looking to minimize the cost of carbon taxes on your business? You’ve come to the right place.
How Energy Efficiency Works for You
The energy landscape in Alberta is changing. As the world grapples with climate change and energy costs rise, businesses are searching for solutions to minimize their environmental footprint and reduce their energy consumption. That’s where 8760 comes in. We’re your trusted partner in boosting energy efficiency in your commercial or residential property, empowering you to save money, make a positive impact, and secure your future.
Here’s how 8760’s comprehensive approach drives 15-20% energy savings for businesses:
- Define Goals: What do you want to achieve? Reduce energy consumption, switch to renewable sources, or understand your buildings’ energy performance?
- Set a Budget: We help you prioritize investments based on potential returns and available funding programs.
- Plan Your Approach: We use the energy efficiency pyramid to prioritize initiatives, starting with low-cost options like behavioral changes and equipment upgrades.
- Implement and Monitor: We recommend and execute projects, then track results through ongoing data monitoring to ensure success and identify future opportunities.
Refine and Adapt: Energy efficiency is an ever-changing journey. Through continual adjustments, we help you make a lasting impact.
Commercial Energy Audits
Data-Driven Approach: We leverage cutting-edge software to analyze your energy usage patterns and identify major efficiency opportunities.
Facility-Specific Strategies: We tailor recommendations to address unique challenges like HVAC systems, lighting, and equipment in various commercial settings.
Long-Term Solutions: Our plan focuses on sustainable strategies that yield lasting cost savings and environmental benefits.
Residential Energy Audits
- Expert Analysis: Our certified energy advisors conduct a thorough inspection of your residential building, identifying areas for improvement.
- Personalized Recommendations: We create a customizable plan with practical strategies to reduce your energy consumption.
- Financial Transparency: We estimate potential cost savings and return on investment for each recommendation.
Find Utility Bill Savings
- Combined Buying Power: We leverage the collective power of our clients to secure competitive bids from retailers, translating to lower margins and real savings for you.
- Transparent Negotiations: We work tirelessly on your behalf to negotiate the best possible rates based on market conditions and your specific needs.
We’re an Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance Member for Commercial Buildings
Understanding the complexities of commercial buildings is our specialty. As a member of the Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance, we have the expertise and resources to guide you seamlessly through every step of your energy efficiency journey. We translate challenges into outcome-oriented solutions.
Energy Management Roadmap
We don’t leave you guessing. We create a clear energy management roadmap that outlines every step you need to take. This helps you reach your energy-saving goals on time and within budget.
Unlock Saving Opportunities
Our data-driven approach uncovers hidden potential for maximizing efficiency and minimizing your bottom line. We go beyond basic recommendations, exploring all avenues for cost reduction.
Tailored Plans You Trust
We prioritize transparency and collaboration, involving you in every step. Your involvement ensures a plan you trust, built on your specific needs and budget.
Combat Rising Energy Costs
We equip you with the tools and strategies to combat rising energy costs, future-proofing your business with sustainable solutions. With 8760, you can save money, reduce your environmental impact, and gain a competitive edge in today’s energy-conscious market.
Businesses in Alberta Rely on 8760 for Saving on Energy Costs
How to Prepare for an Energy Audit
Improving the energy efficiency of your commercial property starts with an energy audit. At 8760, we understand that this process can generate questions. To create a smooth and efficient experience, we’ve outlined the key steps you can take to prepare for your audit.
1. Gather Your Utility Bills
Improving the energy efficiency of your commercial property starts with an energy audit. At 8760, we understand that this process can generate questions. To create a smooth and efficient experience, we’ve outlined the key steps you can take to prepare for your audit.
2. Make a List of Concerns
Do you have areas in your facility where you suspect energy inefficiency? Perhaps you’ve noticed specific equipment seems outdated or experience issues with temperature control in certain areas. Sharing these concerns with our auditors beforehand provides them with valuable context and allows them to focus their inspection on these specific areas. By bringing your observations to the table, you contribute actively to the audit and ensure it addresses your unique circumstances.
3. Grant Access to Your Property
For a comprehensive assessment, our qualified auditors will need access to your entire commercial property. This may include areas like the building envelope, HVAC systems, lighting fixtures, and electrical panels. Ensuring these areas are readily accessible will allow the audit to be conducted efficiently, minimizing disruption to your daily operations. We understand the importance of maintaining a productive work environment, and our experienced professionals will conduct the audit with respect and minimal disruption.
Unlock greater energy efficiency in your commercial property.
How the Carbon Tax Impacts Energy Costs
The federal carbon tax is an initiative designed to encourage Canadians to reduce their environmental footprint by making carbon-intensive choices more expensive. This tax applies to various fuels, including natural gas, which is commonly used for heating and powering buildings.
The amount of carbon tax you pay is directly linked to your energy consumption. The more energy you consume, the higher your carbon tax will be. This creates a financial incentive to reduce your reliance on fossil fuels and explore energy-efficient alternatives.
At 8760, we recognize the challenges that the carbon tax poses. That’s why we offer comprehensive energy audits. Our team identifies cost-effective and practical solutions to reduce your energy consumption.
By applying these recommendations, you can minimize your environmental impact and lower your carbon tax costs. This will help you gain a competitive edge in the marketplace and save money in the long run.
8760 is here to partner with you on your journey towards greater energy efficiency and a brighter future.
Carbon Tax Calculator
To understand how this might impact your business, try the carbon tax calculator below. This tool takes your annual consumption and estimates the potential impact on your energy bills.
Our Energy Advisors Bring Decades of Experience Helping Businesses Save on Energy Costs
Ian Ball - Principal Owner & Founder
Ian Ball - Principal Owner & Founder
Ian Ball - Principal Owner & Founder
Canada & Alberta Energy Efficiency Programs
Explore government programs that offer support and financial incentives to grow your energy-saving efforts.
Tap into these programs alongside 8760s expertise to maximize your savings and environmental impact.
We can help you become energy efficient today, so you can avoid these costs tomorrow
FAQs: Energy Efficiency in Alberta
- Identify cost-saving opportunities: By uncovering areas of energy waste, you can implement strategies to reduce your energy consumption and potentially save thousands of dollars on your utility bills.
- Increase your return on investment: Energy-efficient upgrades often offer a quick payback period, meaning the initial investment is recouped through future energy cost savings.
- Enhance comfort and productivity: Optimizing your building's energy systems can improve thermal comfort and indoor air quality, leading to a more productive and comfortable work environment.
- Experience and qualifications: Ensure the company has a proven track record and employs qualified professionals with relevant certifications and experience in energy auditing and implementation.
- Transparency and communication: Choose a company that clearly communicates the process, costs, and potential benefits of their services.
- Customization and flexibility: Opt for a partner who offers customized solutions tailored to your specific needs and budget.
- Data-driven recommendations: We use reliable data and industry benchmarks to ensure our recommendations are practical and yield measurable results.
- Cost-benefit analysis: We present a clear cost-benefit analysis for each proposed upgrade, allowing you to understand the investment and potential payback period.
- Financial incentives: We help you identify and leverage relevant government grants and funding programs to minimize upfront costs.
- Monitoring and verification: We offer ongoing monitoring and verification services to track your energy consumption and confirm the effectiveness of implemented solutions.