Long Island Power Authority’s new Chief Operating Officer, John McMahon, talks with June Stoyer, host of the Clean Energy View about key lessons learned from Superstorm Sandy, the new relationship with Public Service Energy Group (PSEG) and leap into the modern world for consumers with Utility 2.0.
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Smartcool Systems: The Power Of Innovation For Energy Conservation
When businesses operate sustainably, it benefits everyone. Reducing energy consumption will reduce operating, manufacturing and consumption costs thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, as energy prices soar along with rising atmospheric temperatures, energy efficiency is something we can no longer ignore. Businesses, especially, must find ways to reduce the amount of energy used without reducing quality. This is no easy task because with the current economic climate many producers, manufacturers and retailers are already working with small margins. It is a competition that could mean the end of a business if the wrong decision is made.
Creating an energy-efficient business does not mean that you have to dispose of all existing equipment. To invest in equipment that may or may not be worth the money is risky and would also contribute to the landfills which is not very eco-friendly.