MidAmerican Energy Company

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If your business is in search of free and easy ways to lower your monthly energy bill, look no further than MidAmerican Energy's BusinessCheck program. If you own a qualifying small business, the BusinessCheck energy audit can start reducing energy costs immediately and can provide additional ways to save on future energy costs – and it won't cost a thing!

Who Qualifies?
All small buildings located in South Dakota that receive electricity and/or natural gas supplied directly from MidAmerican Energy are eligible to be enrolled in the BusinessCheck program, including small retail businesses, restaurants, small office buildings, governmental organizations, churches, health care facilities and other for-profit and nonprofit organizations' small buildings. This program is designed to evaluate energy use in buildings up to 25,000 sq.ft.

What is a BusinessCheck Energy Audit?
It is an evaluation of how your small business uses energy and includes specific recommendations on ways you can use energy more efficiently and reduce your monthly energy bill.

In addition to receiving recommendations on ways to save on energy bills, customers have the option to allow installation of energy-saving measures during or following audits such as:

Water pipe insulation
Faucet aerators
LED exit sign retrofits
Occupancy sensor
Refrigerated vending machine controller
Pre-rinse sprayer

Additional measures may be offered for installation during audits as further demonstration of proven technologies that help save energy and reduce energy costs. MidAmerican Energy also provides rebates for the implementation of qualifying energy management opportunities recommended by the energy auditor (e.g., lighting and insulation). Many rebates for new or replacement equipment are for approximately 50 to 70 percent of the higher incremental cost of the high-efficiency equipment when compared to purchase and installation costs associated with standard equipment.

Brochure and Application Form
You may request an on-site audit or perform an online energy audit of your small business. If you'd like to learn more about the BusinessCheck program, a brochure also is available. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your hard drive to view PDF files. Download a free copy by visiting the Adobe Download Site.

Questions?
Call our representatives at 877-401-4059 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Download the BusinessCheck Custom Project Self-Verification Form

Landscaping – Increase Shade
During the summer, sunlight streaming in windows forces an air conditioner to work harder, leading to increased energy use. While curtains can be closed, summer shade can be achieved by planting trees around your home.

Refrigerator and Freezer Operation
In most households, the refrigerator is the single biggest energy-consuming kitchen appliance, and a stand-alone freezer uses a comparable amount of energy.

Power Down
Personal computers use about the same amount of energy to start up as when they are on for about two seconds.