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‘Ole Miss’ (the University of Mississippi) partnered with TVA EnergyRight® and local power company Northeast Mississippi Electric Power Association to transform campus energy management, delivering major upgrades to lighting, HVAC systems, and overall efficiency. Working alongside Trane Energy Services, the team conducted detailed energy audits aligned with TVA EnergyRight incentives, ensuring the modernization project remained […]

Cutting operational costs without sacrificing quality or efficiency can be challenging for small to medium-sized businesses. Happily, controlling energy costs and making energy efficiency upgrades is a great way to protect your business’s profit margins while improving your work environment. Which brings us to LED lighting: Upgrading your lighting systems is one of the most […]

For small and medium-sized businesses, every operational decision needs to pull its weight. Upgrading your HVAC system or installing a high-efficiency heat pump isn’t just about keeping your employees comfortable (although that’s important, too!); it’s a strategic investment that can reduce operating costs, improve productivity and protect your business from rising energy expenses. When designed, […]

Compressed air is one of the most widely used utilities in industrial facilities — and one of the most expensive to operate. Because it operates quietly in the background, inefficiencies often go unnoticed until energy costs start to rise and equipment performance declines. For many facilities, aging compressed air systems are consuming more energy than […]

It might sound like science fiction, but in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, yogurt waste is helping power the grid. At General Mills’ massive facility—home to iconic brands like Pillsbury and Yoplait—a clever use of dairy byproducts is reducing emissions, improving resilience and offering a model that other manufacturers could follow. Here’s how it works — and why […]

Renting your business space doesn’t mean you’re powerless when it comes to saving energy. In fact, tenants often have more influence than they realize — especially when the conversation focuses on shared benefits, such as cost savings, comfort and long-term value. Whether you’re looking to lower monthly bills, improve working conditions or enhance reliability, energy […]

Running a small business means watching every dollar. Rent, payroll, inventory and marketing — it all adds up fast. But there’s one line item that’s often overlooked: energy costs. Utility bills can eat into margins, and unlike other expenses, they don’t go away on their own. The good news? Energy efficiency upgrades offer one of […]

Proven strategies for building performance, budget control and resilience in commercial environments. Commercial energy efficiency is often framed as a daunting, high-stakes challenge. Rest assured, your energy goals are attainable. The key is to start with what you can control, lean into collaboration and let quick wins fuel your long-term strategy. In a recent panel […]

Stop thinking of your local power company as just another bill to pay. Start thinking of them as one of your competitive advantages. Rethink what your utility can do for you. In today’s high-stakes operational environment, energy is more than a line item — it’s a strategic lever. But most facilities treat their local power […]