What are scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions?
As pressures continue to mount for businesses to set and prioritize ESG programs (Environmental, Social, and Governance), we now commonly see companies that have established goals to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and lower their carbon footprints. These goals typically resemble something like reaching ‘net-zero carbon’ or ‘carbon neutral’ operations by some future date, and […]
What are photometric designs and why do they matter?
Lighting plays a critical role in commercial and industrial businesses. It impacts safety, productivity, mood, ambiance, product merchandising, and even profitability. This is why achieving the right amount of light for the activities happening in the space is so important. But how do we achieve the “right” amount of light? Underlit areas, as one can […]
How to optimize lighting systems for Steel Mills and Service Centers
For mills and service centers, lighting systems continue to play a critical role in the success of the business, impacting energy spend, emission output, employee safety, and employee productivity. Businesses that are able to successfully deploy a high-performing system that’s optimized for their unique facility needs have the opportunity to capture major wins for departments […]
How Qualified Improvement Property applies to LED Lighting Upgrades in 2023
Qualified Improvement Property (known as QIP) is a valuable tax advantage that C&I businesses can leverage to help reduce the upfront cost of a LED lighting retrofit (among other types of projects). However, the value of this tax advantage, known as bonus depreciation, will begin to gradually diminish over the next few years as temporary […]
4 ways to manage rising energy costs in industrial spaces
Retail prices for electricity continue to see unprecedented growth throughout the US. According to the EIA’s 2022 Census, the average cent per kilowatthour across all sectors saw an increase of over 17% from September 2021 to September 2022 — rising from 11.59 to 13.52. Furthermore, the industrial sector continues to be one of the most […]
Ask the Expert: What goes into managing an LED lighting retrofit?
LED lighting retrofits can have a significant impact on the energy efficiency, energy spend, and overall light levels for commercial and industrial facilities. And when you begin the process of calculating the energy savings your building will gain from an LED upgrade, you may see reductions over 80% and a project payback period less than […]
PEC powers Nossa Familia Coffee towards net-zero goal with two energy solutions
Nossa Familia Coffee has the bold goal of reaching net-zero carbon by 2030. See how an EV Charging and LED Retrofit solution provided by PEC has put Nossa on a path towards reaching their net-zero ambitions and beyond.
Ask the Expert: What Does the IRA Mean for Commercial EV Charging?
Learn more from PEC’s in-house EV Charger expert, Matt Otis, on how the IRA may now offers tax incentives for your commercial EV charging project.
