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NG_SMB_1901 // Flowers Advertorial // Worcester Business Journal // Full Page Advertorial // Trim: 9" x 11.25" // 4C // 110 Line Screen // pdf Visit ngrid.com/smallbusiness to schedule an assessment of your business and start saving. Small businesses need to minimize costs to stay competitive. Efficiency upgrades in lighting, HVAC systems, refrigeration, and specialized equipment are just some examples of where small businesses can save money by reducing their energy bills. Fortunately, making these upgrades is easier, less disruptive, and less expensive than you may realize. Small businesses will benefit from more than just having lower energy bills. Increased efficiency also lowers maintenance costs on equipment and lengthens its life span. Efficiency upgrades also provide a better working climate, increasing employee productivity. Saving energy is also good for the environment, which benefits everyone. Seeking energy efficiency should be a top priority, and here are four reasons why it's easier than you think. A D V E RT I S E M E N T * Restrictions apply. See website for details. Projects must be completed by December 31, 2017. ©2017 National Grid. Making Your Business Energy Efficient Is Easier and More Affordable Than You Think Expert help is available to you An experienced Energy Specialist will make recommendations for improvements, and work with you to select the right efficiency upgrades for your facility. After the appropriate areas are identified, he or she will work closely with you and your schedule to complete the work. It's balance sheet friendly Up to 70%* of the costs of efficiency upgrades are covered by incentives from National Grid. Spend less to save more. Minimal disruption of your operations Efficient upgrades eligible under the Small Business Direct Install Program are minimally invasive, and take only hours to complete. This means little to zero downtime for your business operations. You can spread out costs Certain businesses may be eligible to spread out the balance of the project costs over time as part of their energy bills. The "on-bill" repayment option allows businesses to better budget energy efficiency capital investments. National Grid is a proud sponsor of Mass Save.