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 If you like saving money, then check out our Tool Lending Library. Located at SDG&E’s Energy Innovation Center, the library has hundreds of tools and “how to” books that are free to borrow. Whether you’re working on a task at home or a professional project, we might have the tool you need to get the job done. Search the library and make reservations online, then stop by to pick them up. Check out the current tool inventory or call 1-800-613-8970.
 Are you interested in getting a customized roadmap for energy-saving improvements? SDG&E’s Business Energy Solutions (BES) Program offers small to mid-size business customers an onsite, no-cost energy audit with a report on potential savings. The report shows you areas where your business can save energy, along with recommendations on energy efficiency upgrades. BES contractors install products at no cost; and products are offered at a discount or at no-cost. You'll work with one contractor from start to finish. For more information, call 1.800.644.6133 or email.
 According to the EPA's ENERGY STAR program, U.S. small businesses together spend a whopping $60 billion on energy each year. Additionally, a survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) found that energy costs are a top-three business expense for more than one-third of the nation's small businesses.
 In California, most greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions (45 percent) are from the transportation sector. The next largest source, approximately 24 percent, comes from buildings that rely on the combustion of natural gas to generate heat. So, to cut GHGs and push towards a zero-emissions future, adopting heat pumps for space and water heating could be a significant step.
Heat pumps don’t rely on combustion to work. Instead, they use electricity and refrigerants to move heat from one area to another; making them more efficient and safer than their gas counterparts. Today’s heat pumps are typically over 100 percent efficient.  A decade ago, San Diego Gas & Electric® hired its first meteorologist and started building its own weather station network, to closely track how temperature, humidity and winds affect the power grid and plan accordingly to reduce wildfire risk. Today, SDG&E has 191 weather stations and has continued to expand and upgrade its weather network. In the past year, 14 stations have been added in areas of concern. The weather network’s capabilities have been upgraded which allows more frequent data download and weather observations every 30 seconds, instead of every ten minutes.
 Energy is typically a big expense for small businesses, but small businesses also have significant energy savings potential. Here are some ways you can better manage your energy use.
 Buildings don’t use energy – people do. Your employees affect a building’s energy performance. Many people already save energy at home. Show them the connections between those good behaviors and what they can do at work. It’s the little things that, when added together, can make a big difference.
 SDG&E’s winter electricity prices are in effect from November 1 – May 31 each year. What does this mean for you and your business? Well, this means you still have an opportunity to maximize savings on your energy bill by understanding your business’s pricing plan and when energy is the least expensive.
 With office parties to coordinate and gifts to send, things can get hectic for businesses during the holidays, as well as expensive. One expense a business can cut down on and save energy on is electricity. When it comes to saving energy, it’s often the simplest but most overlooked things that can have the most impact. Do your part this holiday season to save energy and keep your customers, business and employees safe. Here are a few tips to help you get started.
 SDG&E’s winter electricity prices are in effect from November 1 – May 31 each year. What does this mean for you and your business? Well, this means you still have an opportunity to maximize savings on your energy bill by understanding your business’s pricing plan and when energy is the least expensive.
 As we transition into cooler weather, you’ll want to keep your employees warm. Did you know that by implementing a few tips your business can save on its energy use? From regulating your temperature control to involving employees in your energy-saving objectives, there are collaborative ways to lower your energy bills this winter.
 An estimated 25 percent of businesses don’t open again after a major disaster, according to the Institute for Business and Home Safety. Protect your business by identifying the risks relevant to your location, both natural and man-made. Then, keep your plan of action updated.
 Despite the relatively mild temperatures this summer and early fall, we have recently experienced hotter-than-normal days which can lead to higher bills and calls for energy conservation.
 Proper planning and preparation in advance can teach employees how to respond, help protect operations and save lives should an emergency occur. Watch this video on emergency preparedness for your business. And, here are five ways to stay safe in your workplace.
 Has it been awhile since you implemented energy retrofits in your facility? Do you want to take your energy program to the next level? Attend SDG&E’s Energy Innovation Center’s workshop, “Advanced Energy Management Strategies.” This no-cost workshop will cover new strategies you can implement in your facility for immediate cost savings. Today’s business, facility and energy managers are challenged to deliver more savings with less investment in energy efficiency. Learn how to turn this challenge into an opportunity by diving deeper and finding advanced energy solutions beyond the basic lighting and HVAC retrofits.
 September is National Preparedness Month. During an emergency, every second counts. Thoughtful planning can help keep you and your staff safe in the event of unexpected emergencies like earthquakes, floods, fires, acts of violence or power outages. You can track power outages on SDG&E’s Outage Center or view the outage map.
 Smart thermostats are a great way for your business to save energy and money. They can be adjusted remotely, allowing your business to optimize its system performance, run energy-efficient schedules and have greater control.
 Safety isn’t just something we should think about at home. Wildfires, earthquakes and flooding all pose serious risks to our community and you never know where you will be when something happens. Though we can’t eliminate the threat of these emergency situations entirely, here are 3 quick actions to help you and your employees be prepared:
 When you’re making plans that involve big changes in your energy needs, give us a call at 1-800-336-7343 for your business. Examples include:
 Whenever your summer plans include outdoor activities, keep a few basic safety tips in mind to avoid harm and prevent power outages and fires.
 First, install occupancy sensors. If no one is using certain areas in your facility, why are you paying to light, heat or cool those spaces? Occupancy sensors make lighting more sustainable by not constantly illuminating sporadically occupied areas – such as breakrooms, restrooms, loading docks, seldom-used passageways and storage areas.
 When you’re making plans that involve big changes in your energy needs, give us a call at 1-800-336-7343 for your business. Examples include:
 Whenever your summer plans include outdoor activities, keep a few basic safety tips in mind to avoid harm and prevent power outages and fires.
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