A professional energy audit, for example, costs around $440, according to Angi. But it can help cut your small business’s energy costs by up to 30% a year, says the DOE.

Running high-energy equipment — like industrial printers, kitchen appliances or production machines — outside peak hours can help you save on business electricity without cutting productivity. 4.

1. Encourage energy-saving habits to reduce business energy costs Encourage your team to turn off lights, shut down unused equipment and put computers in sleep mode when unused.