It's hard to imagine life without electricity. In our homes, we rely on it to power our lights, appliances, and electronics. But what can we do in order to improve energy use and thus reduce energy emissions and shrink unnecessary energy expenditure. Without an effective management system, inefficiencies in your home or business can go unnoticed and opportunities to improve energy use may not be missed. By offering his services in The Power Company, Steven Brewer helps households and businesses reap many benefits through effective ongoing energy management. Organizations that have adopted a strategic approach to energy efficiency find opportunities with attractive payback periods and ongoing reductions in energy expenditure. Experts’ findings show that energy used by homes creates twice as much greenhouse gas emissions and respectively contribute to climate change, compared to cars. 

As an energy management expert working for The Power Company, Steven Brewer suggests taking a holistic approach to decreasing energy consumption, by examining all the ways that each part of the system uses energy and looking for ways to improve it. There are many ways to achieve best practice in energy management and use less electricity. By doing that you are automatically building value, adds Mr. Brewer.

Energy consumption through heating, ventilation and air conditioning represents a significant portion of the energy usage. Heating, cooling and air conditioning efficiency is one of the most effective ways for people to reduce their overall energy consumption.  Increasing efficiency in these areas is crucial to minimizing detrimental effects.

Assuming that the heating and cooling equipment is made with the greatest efficiency in mind, the second most significant impact on effectiveness comes from the installation, maintenance and use of the system.  An insulated ceiling makes a big difference to your energy bills. If you already have insulation check whether it is properly installed and has the right rating.  When determining effectiveness, chief consultant at The Power Company, Steven Brewer considers an entire spectrum of efficiency rates, such as the quality of installation and maintenance, as well as personal use. Next, based on all of these factors he concludes what can be done to improve the efficiency.

Many studies from the power company show that energy efficiency is our lowest cost energy resource. So, in addition to the broader environmental and energy reliability benefits, energy efficiency also pays off. Improving energy efficiency is one of the most cost-effective strategies a household or a company can use to manage its expenses.