Indiana Michigan Power

September 07, 2017
As a business owner, you have a lot on your plate. You need to improve product and service offerings while saving your company time and resources. This often means investing in updated production equipment. While investing in state of the art energy-efficient equipment may be a low priority, the business benefits can be quite substantial.

According to the US Small Business Administration, the benefits of making investments in energy-efficient equipment include:
  • Enhanced Employee Productivity: Enhanced comfort and improved lighting conditions may contribute to improvements in staff productivity.
  • Reduced Operations and Maintenance Costs: Many energy-efficient technologies significantly decrease your operations and maintenance requirements, saving not only money but also staff time.
  • Increased Customer Comfort: Building upgrades will improve your facility's appearance, present your products or services in a comfortable, well-lit environment, and help your customers enjoy their visit. This can increase sales and encourage repeat business.
  • Increased Asset Value: Efficient business properties have higher market values than those with higher operating costs.
  • Enhanced Public Image: Your contribution to environmental protection very positively differentiates your business from your competitors.

Investing in energy-efficient equipment can be a daunting process – finding the time to select the right equipment, the right contractor to install it, and available capital can be tough.  Indiana Michigan Power understands that, and offers its small to mid-sized business customers tools that are quick and easy-to-use and financial incentives customized for your unique business. Many participating businesses have saved 50% and more on energy costs, and paid back their investment in less than one year.  You can then use the energy savings to reinvest in your business to gain a greater competitive advantage.  Can your business afford NOT to participate? 

Set aside ten minutes today to complete I&M’s Small Business Energy Tool and find out which incentives your business is qualified to receive!