Energy Use Analysis
Energy use depends on more than the insulation levels in your building. Maintenance vigilance, the type of equipment you install and how you operate it have an impact too.
We'll work with you to:
-
Develop an energy profile for your business.
-
Analyze energy consumption patterns.
-
Identify natural gas and electric rate options.
-
Recommend technologies or training.
-
Compare equipment when you're ready to buy.
-
Optimize your energy efficiency.
|
Track Your Business Energy Use
View My Energy Use
|
Controlling energy costs can improve your profitability.
Average Energy Use by Type of Business
Natural Gas (Therms/sq ft/yr) Electric (kWh/sq ft/yr) |
| . |
Therms |
Kilowatt-Hours |
Business |
Space
Heating |
Hot
Water |
Ventil-
ation |
Space
Cooling |
Cooking |
Refrig-eration |
Interior
Lighting |
Office
Equip. |
Office* |
0.520 |
0.377 |
1.140 |
2.000 |
0.560 |
0.570 |
4.120 |
2.250 |
Restaurant |
4.700 |
0.257 |
1.600 |
4.460 |
11.830 |
7.400 |
4.490 |
0.830 |
Retail |
0.460 |
0.223 |
0.960 |
2.830 |
0.360 |
2.070 |
5.330 |
1.140 |
Grocery |
1.170 |
0.361 |
2.090 |
2.620 |
0.720 |
23.010 |
9.820 |
2.200 |
Warehouse |
0.250 |
0.110 |
0.570 |
1.380 |
1.360 |
8.830 |
2.150 |
1.050 |
Elem/HS |
0.830 |
0.179 |
0.460 |
1.380 |
0.630 |
0.350 |
3.690 |
0.730 |
College |
2.660 |
0.237 |
3.500 |
4.460 |
5.360 |
0.960 |
7.480 |
2.190 |
Health |
1.980 |
0.151 |
1.770 |
3.970 |
1.210 |
0.590 |
5.500 |
4.310 |
Lodging |
3.200 |
0.257 |
1.210 |
3.390 |
1.020 |
1.130 |
4.130 |
1.470 |
Misc. |
0.430 |
0.165 |
0.670 |
2.260 |
0.430 |
0.680 |
3.000 |
1.590 |
*Office space = 1,000 sq. ft., uses 520 therms for space heating and 377 therms for hot water
Many of our recommendations are no cost or a very low cost to implement. There are also some suggestions for replacing electric equipment with natural gas.
If you are interested in finding out more about specific equipment, we can help you calculate energy savings and project paybacks. MGE has equipment leasing and Shared Savings programs available to help businesses become more energy efficient.
For more information
Project Financing
Track your business energy use
Related links
Wisconsin Restaurant Association
Federal Energy Management Program
|
Site Map 
Printer friendly
Email this page
