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Foam Fabricators Inc. – Sewer Utility Meter Runs Afoul in Iowa

It’s obvious when your facility experiences a sewer backup. But if your sewer meter ran afoul, how would you know? A malfunctioning sewer meter can cost you thousands of dollars a year. Just ask Foam Fabricators Inc. in Fort Madison, Iowa. The Challenge Foam...

Avoid Throwing Money Down the Drain From Excess Sewer Charges

by Satya Garg

Cities charge manufacturers for what their facilities discharge down the drain and through municipal sewer systems. Your bill fluctuates depending on the amount you discharge through the sewer system. For many manufacturers, sewer charges can add up to tens of...

How Flipping a Switch Saved $60,000 a Year in Utility Expenses

by Satya Garg

The utility bill experts at SM Engineering have seen just about everything. After a utility bill audit, we’ve found facilities that are maximizing their energy savings and companies that had to make substantial investments to reduce utilities costs. But for a bottling...

Case Study – Legal Rulings: Looking at Indiana’s Industrial Tax Exemptions

by Satya Garg

SM Engineering loves saving businesses money, whether we help you find savings on your utility bills or help you understand legal rulings in your state that could save you money come tax time. Here’s a look at two Indiana industrial tax exemption cases that may affect...

Case Study – New Electricity Bill Rate Saves 10% – Utility Savings Study

by Satya Garg

Recently, SM Engineering had the opportunity to help a fertilizer manufacturing company save 10 percent on its electricity bills. Here’s a look at how we did it. The Client: A Manufacturer Seeks Utility Savings South Carolina-based manufacturing company Everris...

Case Study – Why Meter Size Matters: A Study of Utility Cost Savings

by Satya Garg

Saving money on your manufacturing facility’s utility bill isn’t just about increasing energy efficiency or even negotiating lower utility rates. Sometimes, you can find considerable savings by assessing and updating the physical equipment that measures your...

The Case of Too Many Electricity Meters: Is Your Company Energy-Efficient?

by Satya Garg

Expanding your facilities is a sign that you’re doing something right. Business is booming and you need more space to meet demand or house your growing team. Often, it’s more cost-effective at the construction phase to add a meter to the new space rather than connect...

Does Your State Allow You to Choose Your Own Electricity Provider?

by Satya Garg

For decades, utility companies have enjoyed little—if any—competition within their markets. Most states regulate utilities so consumers only have one or two options when selecting utility providers. But recently, more than a dozen states and Washington DC have...

Should You Stay with Your Utility Company or Switch to a Third-Party Provider?

by Satya Garg

In April, the Office of Consumer Counsel in Connecticut released a report on residential utility billing. It found residents paid $58 million more purchasing electricity from third-party suppliers as opposed to utility companies. The findings raise an important...

Energy-Efficient Solutions for Lowering the Average Electric Bill – Small Business Guide

by Satya Garg

Average electric bill vary from one business to another, but one thing that’s common in every electric bill is its ever increasing cost. Winters are around the corner and are soon going to affect the electric bills of every business in U.S.A. For offices that struggle...

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