Constellation Residential and Small Business Blog https://blog.constellation.com/ Discussions Shaping the Future of Energy Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:24:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.10 How to Reduce Holiday Energy Waste at Your Business https://blog.constellation.com/2026/10/28/how-to-reduce-business-holiday-energy-waste/ https://blog.constellation.com/2026/10/28/how-to-reduce-business-holiday-energy-waste/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:24:51 +0000 https://blog.constellation.com/?p=18917 By making a few changes as you put up decorations and extend your business operations, you can still celebrate the holidays while saving energy. More lighting, heating, employees and customers don’t have to mean spiraling energy costs.

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]]> https://blog.constellation.com/2026/10/28/how-to-reduce-business-holiday-energy-waste/feed/ 0 Business Budgeting and Forecasting for 2027 https://blog.constellation.com/2026/10/15/business-budgeting-and-forecasting-2027/ https://blog.constellation.com/2026/10/15/business-budgeting-and-forecasting-2027/#respond Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:31:28 +0000 https://blog.constellation.com/?p=18908 Getting an early start on your 2027 financial planning can give your business a crucial competitive edge. With rising benefit costs, persistent inflation, high interest rates and the rapid shift toward AI, preparing for the unexpected is both more challenging and essential than ever.

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]]> https://blog.constellation.com/2026/10/15/business-budgeting-and-forecasting-2027/feed/ 0 Saving Energy With a Shared Workspace https://blog.constellation.com/2026/08/28/shared-workspace-energy-efficiency/ https://blog.constellation.com/2026/08/28/shared-workspace-energy-efficiency/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:29:26 +0000 https://blog.constellation.com/?p=18897 Many companies have adopted the concept of shared workspace energy efficiency for a long list of reasons. Productivity, cost efficiency and the ability to maintain a comfortable and enjoyable environment are all directly connected to energy efficiency.

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]]> https://blog.constellation.com/2026/08/28/shared-workspace-energy-efficiency/feed/ 0 How to Keep Your Business Cool in Extreme Heat https://blog.constellation.com/2026/07/09/how-to-keep-business-cool-in-extreme-heat/ https://blog.constellation.com/2026/07/09/how-to-keep-business-cool-in-extreme-heat/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:06:59 +0000 https://blog.constellation.com/?p=18810 For many business owners, keeping their workplace cool in extreme heat is top of mind as the hot summer months approach. Rising temperatures do more than make people uncomfortable.

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]]> https://blog.constellation.com/2026/07/09/how-to-keep-business-cool-in-extreme-heat/feed/ 0 How to Reduce Scope 1 Emissions https://blog.constellation.com/2026/07/01/how-to-reduce-scope-1-emissions/ https://blog.constellation.com/2026/07/01/how-to-reduce-scope-1-emissions/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:37:39 +0000 https://blog.constellation.com/?p=18803 Reducing Scope 1 Emissions, the direct greenhouse gases (GHGs) that companies release during their operations, could have a meaningful impact on your business. GHG Protocols categorize corporate emissions by their source and a company’s level of control over that source.

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]]> https://blog.constellation.com/2026/07/01/how-to-reduce-scope-1-emissions/feed/ 0 Workplace Occupancy Sensors: Are They Worth It? https://blog.constellation.com/2026/04/27/are-workplace-occupancy-sensors-worth-it/ https://blog.constellation.com/2026/04/27/are-workplace-occupancy-sensors-worth-it/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:06:59 +0000 https://blog.constellation.com/?p=18624 Workplace occupancy sensors are a vital component of systems that optimize how your business uses energy. These sensors make it possible to adjust when devices, appliances and systems operate.

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]]> https://blog.constellation.com/2026/04/27/are-workplace-occupancy-sensors-worth-it/feed/ 0 Guide to Switching Electric Companies for Small Businesses https://blog.constellation.com/2026/04/13/guide-to-switching-electric-companies-for-businesses/ https://blog.constellation.com/2026/04/13/guide-to-switching-electric-companies-for-businesses/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:45:07 +0000 https://blog.constellation.com/?p=17567 Switching electricity providers for your business might sound complicated, but in many cases it’s a straightforward process.  If you’re exploring your options or approaching a contract renewal, understanding how switching works can help you make a more confident, informed decision.

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]]> https://blog.constellation.com/2026/04/13/guide-to-switching-electric-companies-for-businesses/feed/ 0 Energy Upgrades in Leased Spaces: A Small Business Guide https://blog.constellation.com/2026/04/09/energy-upgrades-in-leased-spaces-guide-for-businesses/ https://blog.constellation.com/2026/04/09/energy-upgrades-in-leased-spaces-guide-for-businesses/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:49:41 +0000 https://blog.constellation.com/?p=18613 Making energy upgrades in leased spaces can improve operational efficiency and help your business be more sustainable. You don’t need to own the property to get these benefits.

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]]> https://blog.constellation.com/2026/04/09/energy-upgrades-in-leased-spaces-guide-for-businesses/feed/ 0 Spring HVAC Maintenance Checklist for Businesses https://blog.constellation.com/2026/03/26/spring-hvac-maintenance-checklist-for-businesses/ https://blog.constellation.com/2026/03/26/spring-hvac-maintenance-checklist-for-businesses/#respond Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:33:37 +0000 https://blog.constellation.com/?p=18605 After working hard all winter, components of your HVAC system may start to wear out. Dirt and debris can clog filters, build up on coils and block vents.

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]]> https://blog.constellation.com/2026/03/26/spring-hvac-maintenance-checklist-for-businesses/feed/ 0 Energy Planning for Laundromats: What Business Owners Should Know https://blog.constellation.com/2026/03/13/laundromat-energy-costs-and-energy-use/ https://blog.constellation.com/2026/03/13/laundromat-energy-costs-and-energy-use/#respond Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:23:34 +0000 https://blog.constellation.com/?p=18585 Running a laundromat requires consistent energy use throughout the day. Commercial dryers, hot water systems and lighting all rely on natural gas and electricity to keep operations moving.

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