Energy Management Solutions

Agriculture and Food Processing

90% of electricity costs in agricultural operations are associated with water use*; 75% of electricity costs at food process facilities occurs in processing and assembly systems**. Therefore, there is an enormous opportunity for companies to increase efficiencies by reducing energy use. Growers and processors can maintain product quality, increase productivity, and improve the bottom line by using energy efficient strategies from SCE.

*http://www.fypower.org/agri/

** An ENERGY STAR® Guide for Energy and Plant Managers, March 2008

Government and Institutions

Energy usage represents up to 29% of overall operating costs in government office buildings* and electricity is 75% of total energy spending for higher education facilities**. Energy Management Solutions can help reduce consumption and utility bills, adding directly to your bottom line.

* data from U.S. Energy Information Administration (2003)

** E Source: “Managing Energy Costs in Colleges and Universities,” 2003

Hospitality

With the hospitality industry spending $3.7 billion a year on energy in California*, the ability to save money on your operating expenses couldn’t come at a more valuable time. SCE can help find smart energy and cost-saving solutions to control energy use so your company can be energy-efficient without compromising comfort, convenience, or the overall brand experience.

*California Hotel and Lodging Association: Energy Efficiency Resources

Manufacturing and Warehousing

On average, electricity represents 35% of an industrial company’s operating costs*. SCE Energy Management Solutions help defray the costs of reducing raw material waste and water consumption, as well as maintenance and repair, while improving process cycle times and enhancing equipment performance.

*California Long-term EE Strategic Plan.

Office

Energy usage represents as much as 30% of overall operating costs in office buildings*. Energy Management Solutions can help reduce consumption and utility bills, adding directly to your bottom line.

*E-Source: Office Buildings, November 2005

Retail

Retailers spend $21 billion annually on energy, with nearly 90% of that cost for electricity*. SCE can help retailers find smart energy and cost-saving solutions to control energy usage, improve brand value and comply with company-wide mandates for environmental performance.

*E-Source – Retail, www.esource.com

Small Business

Reduce electricity costs while putting more money back into your business. SCE has funds available to help you implement energy-savings solutions that can lower your monthly electricity costs and improve your bottom line.

Water and Wastewater

Save money and reduce energy consumption by 15 to 30% through the installation of energy-efficient equipment to pump, treat, deliver, collect, and clean water*.

*E-Source Sector Snapshots: Municipal Water and Wastewater Treatment