LIGHTING

If you’re a small business owner, you know that time and money are precious resources. Between managing day-to-day tasks, taking care of your customers, and keeping a close eye on your profits and expenses, energy efficiency might be the last thing on your mind. We’re here to help you with that.

If you operate a grocery store, convenience store, or a restaurant you know how high your overall energy bill can be, especially on the refrigeration equipment alone. In a typical grocery store, refrigeration can account for over 50% of the energy bill. But, it doesn’t have to be that way—there are many ways you can save energy in your space. And, to be energy efficient, you don’t have to replace your refrigeration system. We outline the ways you can manage your existing refrigeration equipment to save energy and money.

In April, we partnered with manufacturers and retailers to offer our followers some amazing prizes. Thank you to everyone who participated in our contests. We had a lot of fun reading all the great comments.

The Efficiency Manitoba Energy Team was at the Home + Garden Show at the Winnipeg Convention Centre from April 4 to 7, 2019 and we’d like to thank everyone that came out and visited our booth!

You may have heard that LEDs are the latest and greatest lighting products on the market, but maybe you’re still working through your stockpile of old and inefficient incandescent bulbs.

Not all LED bulbs and fixtures are created equally. Quality and cost vary significantly, and you often get what you pay for. Here are some tips to make sure you get the most bang for your buck: