How to Qualify for a Utility Tax Exemption

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Many state governments offer utility tax exemptions to encourage businesses to operate in their states. Every state has a different set of eligibility standards, which you can view on the SM Engineering website. But most employ a few common requirements to determine...

The Business Benefits of a Utility Rate Analysis

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Energy audits are commonplace for residential and commercial facilities. While energy audits can help you save energy, they may not make a big difference on your utility bill. That’s because energy audits lower consumption, not rates. Here are few ways a utility rate...

Are You Missing Utility Bill Overcharges & Errors

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Recently, Burlington Electric Department (BED) in Burlington, Vermont, made an unusual and commendable move. It wrote a letter to the city of Burlington and the University of Vermont outlining massive errors on their utility bills. The errors led to years of...