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Energy tips, rebates equal cool savings for local businesses

MINNEAPOLIS - With summer weather finally here, local businesses can achieve significant savings on their cooling bills by taking a few simple steps suggested by Xcel Energy and by taking advantage of numerous related rebates. 

Not only can Xcel Energy help businesses save energy dollars by maximizing cooling efficiency, the company is offering rebates on a variety of efficiency measures that ultimately pay for themselves.

Following are seven simple tips, all of which come with either a rebate or significant potential for savings:

• Maintain your building’s cooling system.
• Analyze your building’s energy use.
• Consider replacing the cooling system if it’s older than 15 years.
• Consider “recommissioning” (a tune-up for your building’s overall operation).
• Install an energy management system to maximize energy efficiency.
• Consider an Energy Star roof to minimize heat absorbed from the sun.
• Make sure you’re getting the best possible rates for your energy needs. 

“In commercial buildings, air conditioning is the second largest consumer of electricity behind lighting,” said Deb Sundin, director of business product marketing and conservation improvement programs for Xcel Energy. “By starting with these simple steps to more efficient cooling, businesses can expect significant short- and long-term savings on their energy bills. And we are here to help them achieve their energy-saving goals.” 

Xcel Energy offers numerous programs and rebates to get started on these steps. For more information and a free brochure, call Xcel Energy’s Business Solutions Center at 1-800-481-4700.