People, planet, profit: Boosting your bottom line through employee engagement

By managing resources responsibly, you can reduce waste, boost efficiency and save money. Sustainability in business isn’t just about being a good neighbor to the planet—it’s also about making your business run better. While you’re streamlining your operations, you’re not just helping the environment; you’re also saving on energy costs.. 

Read on to discover the key ways our Strategic Energy Management (SEM) program can help your business gain a competitive advantage, plus:

• Potentially increase profitability by lowering energy costs.
• Achieve sustainability goals by lowering your carbon footprint.
• Improve employee engagement.

A program with purpose

Brought to you by TVA EnergyRight® and your local power company, SEM is a free, two-year program helping industrial businesses cut energy costs, boost profits and meet sustainability goals through expert-guided efficiency improvements. Strategic Energy Management provides your business with tools to manage energy in a coordinated and strategic way across your organization — helping your company increase profitability, create a competitive advantage, reduce environmental impact and support your community.

Employee engagement is another significant benefit of sustainability initiatives like Strategic Energy Management. We’ve seen the impacts firsthand. When employees are actively involved in energy-saving programs, not only do companies experience better outcomes and save more, but they also boost morale and create a stronger sense of purpose within the workplace. 

And that’s what Strategic Energy Management is all about — offering businesses innovative solutions that can drive employee engagement, environmental stewardship and profitability, creating a win-win-win for everyone. 

“When we build credibility, we get the engagement and buy-in we need for the program to succeed,” says Kelley Whalen, the Energy Manager at Adtran and panelist in our webinar, “Unlock Energy Savings: How Employee Engagement Drives Success.”

The power of strategy: How does Strategic Energy Management work?

Think of Strategic Energy Management as your personal energy advisor—here to help you harness the power of strategy. At its core, Strategic Energy Management is more than just reducing energy bills; it’s about embedding energy efficiency into your company’s culture. 

Instead of one-off projects or quick fixes, Strategic Energy Management focuses on creating a comprehensive, long-term strategy tailored to your business’s unique needs. This approach helps you uncover hidden inefficiencies, set meaningful goals and continuously improve your energy performance over time. Plus, TVA EnergyRight provides Strategic Energy Management consulting services valued at over $100k to qualifying companies at no cost.

Jim Reese, Senior Operations Manager for Ashland, Inc. and webinar panelist says, “Securing capital for energy projects can be challenging, but Strategic Energy Management has helped us justify these projects by coupling energy savings with sustainability goals to make our case.”

The benefits: More than just lower bills.

Sure, saving money on energy bills is a big win—but it’s just the beginning. By participating in Strategic Energy Management, you can also:

Improve operational efficiency.

Uncover inefficiencies and streamline your processes for better performance.

Boost and sustain employee engagement.

Getting your team involved in energy-saving initiatives improves morale and fosters a culture of sustainability. 

Reduce environmental impacts.

Cutting down on energy waste makes a positive contribution to the environment, which also appeals to eco-conscious customers.

Strengthen your brand.

Energy efficiency is good for your bottom line and your brand reputation. Sustainability initiatives build trust and authenticity with customers and employees.

Ongoing support and expertise.

We’re all in this together. You’ll have access to expert guidance every step of the way. Our team of energy professionals will work closely with you to identify opportunities, set achievable goals and track your progress. 

We can also help you save money and meet efficiency goals with energy incentives for businesses from TVA EnergyRight® and your local power company. These financial incentives on qualifying technologies can help businesses reach their energy goals.

Callout box: 

FREE energy assessments for customers using one or more megawatts. 

Link to energy assessments contact form. 

Celebrate the wins — big and small.

One of the best parts of the Strategic Energy Management journey is celebrating the milestones along the way. Whether it’s a significant reduction in energy consumption or a small tweak that leads to unexpected savings, every win is worth celebrating. And we’re here to celebrate with you—because every step forward is a step toward a brighter, more sustainable future.

Ready to transform your business?

Take control of your energy use and unlock the benefits of energy savings with Strategic Energy Management. Together, we can create a more efficient, sustainable and profitable future for your business.

Let’s continue the conversation.

Connect with us and learn more about resources available to your business. Start the conversation here.

Email:  Hoover, George Claiborne gchoover@tva.gov