Improving energy efficiency in your business doesn’t have to require significant investments or equipment upgrades. Simple operational changes can help improve comfort for staff and customers, manage energy usage and reduce overall costs. The following low-cost and no-cost strategies are practical steps that any business can implement without disrupting daily operations.
Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLCs) are advanced, networked lighting systems that integrate sensors and controls directly into each fixture. This allows for precise control over lighting in specific areas — down to individual desks or workstations — and can boost energy savings by up to 50% more than LEDs alone.
With the help of Illinois Electric Works, an Ameren Illinois Program Ally, in the summer of 2020 Caseyville installed six variable frequency drives on three 125 HP aeration blower motors and three 300 HP aeration blower motors to help control the varying demand of a plant load that averages 4.4 million gallons per day.
East Side Health District received a free Energy Assessment which identified more efficient lighting options at three District locations. Beyond cost savings, the new LED lighting provides a brighter, more welcoming environment for staff and patients alike.
New LED lighting has significantly improved the look and feel of the facility, while significantly reducing operational costs.
Hillsboro Health’s LED lighting upgrade showcases the power of modern infrastructure to transform healthcare facilities.
Since 2018, Mark Mathis, maintenance director at CUSD #3 Fulton County, has been a man on a mission. That mission: energy efficiency.
As Maria discovered, working with Ameren Illinois to create a more comfortable and efficient environment can be as satisfying as a meal at Mi Patio.
Blessing Hospital leveraged Ameren Illinois incentive dollars to help cover the cost of a wide range of energy efficiency projects — with estimated annual savings of 6.4 million kWh and over 267,000 therms.
The West Washington County School District has improved the comfort of students, faculty and staff, creating a comfortable learning environment while reducing their monthly electric and gas bills.
