Small-Space Energy Efficiency Energy efficiency savings aren’t just for homeowners. Renters, even those living in a studio apartment, can do plenty to use less energy and lower their electric bills. Compact fluorescent light bulbs, which provide $1 worth of conventional lighting for just 27 cents, are available at a steep discount from local retailers through
LED Light Bulbs: the Benefits and Drawbacks Today, consumers have many choices when it comes to lighting their homes and businesses. Incandescent; CFL, or compact fluorescent; and LED, or light-emitting diode, bulbs adorn the aisles at Lowe’s and Home Depot. LED light bulbs provide a lighting option that is more efficient and longer lasting than
With summer storm season in full force, you’ll find Tucson Electric Power’s mobile-friendly Outage Map very helpful for safety and business resource planning. If electrical service at your business is interrupted because of storm conditions, go to tep.com from your computer, smartphone or tablet for the latest updates on power outages. The map is available
Small efforts can reap large rewards when it comes to energy efficiency. Consider taking these quick, easy steps to save money on your energy bill: Turn off the lights when you leave the room. Light bulbs use only a small amount of energy to start up – for a compact fluorescent light bulb, only a
Tucson’s chapter of the Small Business Development Center, or SBDC, was established to assist small businesses with everything from business plan writing and marketing strategy to financial management and cost containment. The SBDC partners with several local lenders, including mid-sized and large banks, interested in loaning money to small business owners for improvements such as
So far this year, Tucson Electric Power’s renewable resources have produced more than 505,000 megawatt hours of energy. That’s equivalent to approximately 5.5 percent of TEP’s total 2015 projected retail sales and on target to surpass Arizona’s Renewable Energy Standard requirement of 5 percent for the year. TEP has a total of 441 megawatts of
Welcome to the inaugural edition of Plugged In Business. This new quarterly electronic newsletter from Tucson Electric Power is focused on helping your business succeed by reducing your energy costs and informing you about available programs and incentives. Plugged In Business will provide energy efficiency advice, information about TEP services, safety tips, updates on community
TEP experts walked door-to-door, speaking with small business owners about energy efficiency.