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How to Actually Read Your Electric Bill (Part 1)

Picture this: your operations haven’t changed, your headcount is the same, production is steady; but your electric bill just went up again. You assume it’s a rate increase and move on. Here’s the uncomfortable truth: your utility company isn’t going to call you to say...

Feed Mill Utility Costs: Why Many Facilities Are Still Overpaying

by Angela Collura Ames

Energy costs are under more scrutiny than ever in the feed and grain industry. Many feed mills are investing time and resources into understanding energy usage and improving operational efficiency. Industry publications like Feed & Grain have highlighted the...

Case Study – How SM Engineering Helped a Long-Term Client Avoid Unnecessary Gas Delivery Costs

by Angela Collura Ames

Client Background Our client, a mid-sized food manufacturer in Iowa, has partnered with SM Engineering since2002 to maintain and update their sales tax exemptions, as required by the State of Iowa. The SM Engineering team goes above and beyond for their customers…we...

Xcel Energy’s Minnesota Rate Increase: What It Means for Industrial and Property Management Clients

by Angela Collura Ames

Xcel Energy has announced a 6.5% interim rate increase for Minnesota customers and businesses are already seeing the impact on their monthly bills. For manufacturers, property management companies, and other large facilities, that change translates into thousands of...

5 Tips Every Manufacturer Should Know to Optimize Utility Bills

by Angela Collura Ames

Utility expenses are one of the most overlooked areas where manufacturers lose money. Even with efficient operations, you could be overpaying due to billing errors, outdated rate structures, or missed refund opportunities. At SM Engineering, we specialize in helping...

Utility Bill Audits: Uncover Hidden Costs for Property Managers and Manufacturers

by Angela Collura Ames

Why “We Already Review Our Utility Bills” Might Be Costing You Money When we speak with property managers and manufacturing facility teams, one of the most common responses we hear is: “We already review our utility bills internally.” That’s great; staying on top of...

How to Actually Read Your Electric Bill (Part 1)

Feed Mill Utility Costs: Why Many Facilities Are Still Overpaying

Case Study – How SM Engineering Helped a Long-Term Client Avoid Unnecessary Gas Delivery Costs

Xcel Energy’s Minnesota Rate Increase: What It Means for Industrial and Property Management Clients

5 Tips Every Manufacturer Should Know to Optimize Utility Bills

Utility Bill Audits: Uncover Hidden Costs for Property Managers and Manufacturers

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