Guidelines for Energy Management: How to Develop Your 2013 Energy Plan

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency offers a proven strategy for superior energy management with tools and resources to help each step of the way. Based on the successful practices of Energy Star partners, these guidelines for energy management can assist your organization in improving its energy and financial performance while distinguishing your organization as an environmental leader. 

Make a commitment. To be successful, an energy plan requires the full support of management, and must include goals and objectives, both short-term and long-term.

Assess performance. Evaluate mechanical and building systems and examine your energy bills over the last 3 years. 

Put your plan into action. With goals in place, develop a detailed action plan for reducing waste and improving overall energy efficiency.

Evaluate progress. Compare energy use data and the activities carried out as part of the action plan to your performance goals.

Recognize achievements. Publicizing energy saving improvements will motivate staff and provides positive publicity for your organization.

As you look ahead to 2013, remember that saving energy is one of the most effective ways to lower operating costs and improve your bottom line. Contact Stroh Corporation to discuss ways to trim your budget by implementing an energy plan. 

Connect With Stroh Corporation

In today's world of social media, there are many ways to virtually and instantly connect with people and businesses to gain valuable information that can benefit both you and your company.  We would like to invite you to connect with Stroh through:

• Facebook:  Like Stroh Corporation on Facebook to experience our company culture.  You can see photos from events, such as our company picnic and golf outings.  Recommend us to your friends and colleagues. Click here to visit our Facebook page.
• LinkedIn:  Connect professionally with Stroh Corporation and our employees on LinkedIn. Click here to visit our LinkedIn Account.
• YouTube:  Subscribe to our YouTube channel, Stroh Knows, to see what some of our customers have to say about us, and to learn more about some of the services that we offer. Click here to check out our YouTube channel.
• Twitter:  Follow @StrohKnows on Twitter for quick updates about our company and to find useful information about buildings, energy use, and much more. Click here to view our Twitter feed.

We look forward to connecting with you!

Preparing for Winter

Winter is right around the corner, and now is the time to prepare your building for the harsh conditions we have come to expect in the Midwest. Here are a few items to address in order to keep your building operating properly as we head into winter:

• Perform a mechanical inspection on your heating equipment. Complete any necessary repairs to ensure your equipment is operating safe and efficient for the winter.
• Be certain to change your air filters. Clean air filters improve performance and reduce energy consumption. A clean evaporator coil and new air filters can save up to 25% on your energy bills.
• Install snow and ice melting equipment. Installing heat tape in areas that are prone to freezing is a simple way to prevent snow and ice damage.  Avoid costly repairs by cleaning and updating rooftops, downspouts and gutters before the problems begin.
• Check all outside plumbing fixtures, including wall hydrants that need to be drained or shut down in order to avoid freezing.  Frozen pipes can lead to extensive water damage in your building.
• Adjust or install lighting controls to meet the changing daylight times.  Make certain outside lights are set up for the shorter periods of daylight in order to provide safety lighting for your employees and customers.

For help preparing your building for the upcoming winter season, contact Stroh Corporation at 800-243-8177.

Tips On Preparing Your Building For The Cooler Weather

You survived the grueling hot summer, but are you ready for the winter?  As the fall colors begin to show, now is the time to prepare your buildings for the impending colder weather.  A few areas to think about as we head into winter would include the following:

• Perform a mechanical inspection on the heating equipment.  Is your equipment ready to safely and efficiently run throughout the winter?
• Adjust or install timers or sensors to meet the changing daylight times.  Make certain outside lights are set up for the shorter periods of daylight in order to provide safety lighting for your employees and customers.
• Check all outside wall hydrants and fixtures that need to be shut down or adjusted in order to avoid freezing that could lead to broken pipes and damage to your building. This includes removing all garden hoses from the fixtures.
• Install snow and ice melting equipment. There were numerous companies affected by snow and ice damage last year.  Avoid costly repairs by updating rooftops, downspouts and gutters before the problems begin.

Winter will be here before you know it.  Now is the time to contact Stroh Corporation to prepare your facility for winter. Call to set up an inspection today at 800-243-8177.