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Understanding Utility Bill Services: Payment vs. Review

When it comes to managing utility bills, businesses have options that can significantly impact their bottom line. Two common services are companies that pay utility bills on your behalf and those that review utility bills for errors. While both aim to simplify your...

Understanding Meter Multipliers in Electric Meters

by Angela Collura Ames

Electric meters are essential devices that measure the amount of electricity consumed by a home or business. While most people are familiar with the basics of how these meters work, the concept of a meter multiplier often goes unnoticed. In this blog, we’ll delve into...

Is Your Electric Utility Meter Calibrated Correctly?

by Satya Garg

Your electricity meter plays a significant role in determining the amount you pay for electricity each month. If it’s measuring your electricity usage accurately, you know that your utility bill is likely correct. But how do you know if your meter is calibrated...

Tips For Saving Water & Cutting Utility Expenses at Your Industrial Plant

by Satya Garg

Whether you manufacture heavy farm equipment or plate precision parts for medical devices, water is likely one of your plant’s top resources—and costs. Water usage and the treatment of wastewater likely represent a large portion of your energy budget. Reducing your...

The Importance of Metering & Calibration to Your Business and Bottom Line

by Satya Garg

When was the last time you analyzed your company’s electricity bill or looked at the data from your meters? If it’s been awhile, or you are not metering at all, you’re not alone. Many companies overlook the potential cost savings found within their utility bills. Both...

5 Ways to Manage Your Industrial Manufacturing Facility Energy Costs

by Satya Garg

Manufacturing facilities account for nearly one-third of the United States’ total energy use. Process heating, cogeneration, drive power, and boiler systems all consume significant amounts of energy. Whether you’re a chemical manufacturer or in the food or paper...

Case Study – Helping Lares Corporation Save Thousands in Sales Tax Exemptions

by Satya Garg

SM Engineering is grateful to have served steering components manufacturer Lares Corporation for more than a decade. When we first started working with Lares, we secured the manufacturer a sizeable refund on their utility bills. After more than ten years, Lares...

Case Study – Thousands in Potential Savings Discovered By a Sales Tax Audit

by Satya Garg

Sometimes, a sales tax audit can reveal opportunities for savings, not money owed to the State. That was the case for a dry cleaning company in St. Paul, Minnesota, that was going through a sales tax audit. Here’s how SM Engineering saved the company more than...

Case Study – Proving Business Eligibility For a Utility Bill Tax Exemption

by Satya Garg

It’s the letter no business owner wants to receive—notification that the State will be completing a sales tax audit. Part of that audit will be to determine if the company is eligible for the claimed sales tax exemptions on their utility bills. Every State requires a...

Is Municipal Solid Waste an Untapped Resource?

by Satya Garg

Americans generate 258 million tons of garbage annually. The average American produces 4.4 pounds of garbage per day. That breaks down to 2.9 pounds of municipal solid waste (MSW) and 1.5 pounds of recycling each day. The Current State of Our Municipal Solid Waste...

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