June 29, 2012

Audit can help save energy, cut costs in your business

For many businesses seeking to reduce costs, energy efficiency can be a good first step. The best way to identify savings is an energy audit performed by a certified professional. This process utilizes specialized equipment and provides detailed information about your specific business operation to identify appropriate energy efficiency measures. However, there are some common steps that can be taken to reduce energy consumption at most commercial entities.

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Christopher Wood
Christopher Wood is editor and publisher of BizWest, a regional business journal covering Boulder, Broomfield, Larimer and Weld counties. Wood co-founded the Northern Colorado Business Report in 1995 and served as publisher of the Boulder County Business Report until the two publications were merged to form BizWest in 2014. From 1990 to 1995, Wood served as reporter and managing editor of the Denver Business Journal. He is a Marine Corps veteran and a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder. He has won numerous awards from the Colorado Press Association, Society of Professional Journalists and the Alliance of Area Business Publishers.
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