T rying economic times have forced many businesses to operate more efficiently and economically to sustain profits. All too often, however, viable opportunities to cut costs are overlooked. Most notable among these is the power bill. While reduced energy consumption and marginally lower electric bills can be realized through simple solutions like installing energy efficient light bulbs, the greatest cost reduction opportunity lies with the heating and air conditioning (HVAC) system ? a company?s largest discretionary source of energy demand and, thus, its highest controllable expense. Unfortunately, few business owners focus on HVAC and climate control energy efficiency as a means of cost savings, fearing expensive service visits from tradesmen and costly technology solutions with disappointing results.

About the Author

Gus Ezcurra is CEO of Advanced Telemetry, developer of the industry-leading EcoViewTM smart energy and resource management system for business and residential applications. He may be reached through the company?s Web site located at www.AdvancedTelemetry.com . 

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