by Yu Yang Pei | Governments & Agencies, Success Stories
Dallas County, Texas, covers 900 square miles and is home to 30 cities, including the City of Dallas. It is home to a diverse population nearing 2.5 million and numerous Fortune 500 corporate headquarters. It takes a sizeable budget to run such a large county, and any...
by Yu Yang Pei | Governments & Agencies, Success Stories
More than 300 bridges cross the Cuyahoga River that winds through Cleveland, Ohio. Key Tower, the tallest building between New York City and Chicago, marks the skyline. The city is home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Clinic, the Cleveland Orchestra and...
by Yu Yang Pei | Other Businesses, Success Stories
This American bank is one of the nation’s largest financial holding companies. With assets of $200 billion, the bank operates more than 1,700 retail branches and 2,500 ATMs. That much real estate translates to significant energy expenses. The Challenge Financial...
by Yu Yang Pei | Cut Utility Costs & More, Utility Expense Management
You might be surprised at the size and frequency (and cost!) of energy billing errors that can occur on a daily basis. Many of these errors are easy to overlook in organizations where employee’s time is stretched thin and resources devoted to utilities are limited. In...
by Yu Yang Pei | Seasonal Tips
“Did you know…at least 28 billion pounds of edible food are wasted each year – or over 100 pounds per person? Putting one less cookie on Santa’s plate will reduce his snacking by about 2 million pounds.” (www.use-less-stuff.com) More waste is...
by Yu Yang Pei | Cut Utility Costs & More, Utility Expense Management
The telecom contract may seem like a straight forward agreement. You sign a slightly reduced rate if you agree to stay with a carrier for a predefined period of time. It seems good on the surface, but over time you could end up overpaying as a result of a number of...
by Yu Yang Pei | Industry News
Part IV Another Record Cold Winter Could Mean Trouble for Natural Gas Prices in the Northeast In the U.S., pressure to shift away from coal to cleaner energy sources has increased our reliance on natural gas. Coal, which traditionally made up 50% or more of the energy...
by Yu Yang Pei | Utility Expense Management
Traditionally a focus on controlling and reducing costs has been a priority for companies struggling with profitability or cash flow. When the recent recession hit the economy, many businesses turned to cost reduction as a means to survive. What we find so interesting...
