For Businesses

Bringing efficiency to your bottom line

Scott Burnett Is your Commercial Buildings Customer Service Representative. Questions? Business owners can contact him at 816-365.6664 or scott.burnett@kcenergy.org

Today's business owners face many challenges, among them: how do you improve service and profits, how do you increase the value of your business, how do you keep tenants and/or employees happy, and how can you give back to your community?

One easy and affordable way to address many of these concerns is to cut down on the amount of energy your business consumes and increase your company's energy efficiency. By lowering your utility bills you free up funds that can be applied to other business objectives or directly to your month- and year-end figures. Upgrades to your building shell and its working components improve property value. Energy enhancing solutions also directly affect the overall comfort and health of your space and its occupants. The environment benefits too from lower greenhouse gas emissions and a reduced dependence on fossil fuels.

The Metropolitan Energy Center is your go-to resource helping you save money, energy and time. We help knock down the barriers inhibiting many businesses from becoming more energy efficient and we open the door to the many energy saving solutions available. We'll point you in the right direction to organizations and institutions that can assist businesses with energy efficiency improvements. Existing energy efficiency rebate programs support buildings of all types, including multifamily structures and commercial buildings of all sizes. We're your partner as you take the steps to improving your environment and bottom line.

EnergyWorks KC is a current program available to Kansas City, MO businesses developed through a grant from the Department of Energy and administered through the Metropolitan Energy Center. It provides all the tools and support you need to increase energy efficiency and save thousands of dollars in the process. EnergyWorks KC connects you to the many energy efficiency programs available for business improvements. Our expert customer service representatives personally walk you through the numerous rebate incentives and help you complete the paperwork to fulfill program requirements. We can also link you to reputable and certified energy contractors to perform any upgrades you choose.

The cornerstone of EnergyWorks KC and most other energy efficiency initiatives is a comprehensive energy analysis conducted by a certified energy auditor. It's the valuable first step that shows your business' system-wide energy performance. From this customized analysis, you'll receive the direction you need to make smart energy decisions that will save your business money now and benefit you down the road.

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