Energy Management Programs

Participation is free and easy and companies enjoy the long-term revenue stream they earn, as well as the energy management platform provided to all participants. There is no out of pocket cost, and in fact, you are paid to participate.

Electricity is most expensive during periods of grid stress. Suppliers of power across the electric grid pay a premium to anyone who commits in advance to curtail energy usage during critical periods. Simply reduce whatever energy you can on times of grid crisis, and get paid for your efforts. In fact, because your facility will be acting as an "insurance policy" to the electric grid, you will be paid even if there are no grid emergencies.

This is one of many ways business and individuals can work together to make sure that energy resources continue to be available. Currently, according to the US Department of Energy, Americans, who represent less than 5% of the world's population, consume about one quarter of the world's energy resources. This amounts to 6 times the global average consumption of energy per capita. Businesses and individuals need to make responsible choices about how they use energy, which will then have an increasingly positive impact on the quality of the environment and in people's daily lives.

Participation in the Energy Conservation/Demand Response Programs will also play a vital part in preventing the construction of new power plants. This helps keep energy prices down, reduces US reliance on fossil fuels, and is good for the environment. Many companies use this program as the cornerstone of their sustainability efforts because it requires no up-front investment and helps identify other energy reduction opportunities.

At HLS services, we believe that every effort must be made to protect our planet, and that all of us need to take measures to reduce our consumption of resources. The fact that you can collect money for your efforts makes this program an ideal place to get started.

Did you know that there is an important voluntary Energy Reduction Program in the Mid-Atlantic region that actually pays companies across the country to reduce their electricity usage for a few hours per year when the grid is strained?