Discover what the utilities business offers to you Check out all of the business utility suppliers to see if they offer anything extra. How about federal incentives to do the right thing? These abound and are available almost everywhere. The best offers will have lowered rates, but many companies are coming around to the idea of offering rebates and other incentives for doing your part. Prompt payment will get you equal billing on your monthly bill to save in the peak use season, while the purchase of energy savings products will get you a rebate directly from companies you use already.

I recommend:  Find out what special deals you can get from Energy Star. They have a great assortment of rebates and special deals all over the country. In addition, try taking advantage of some federal incentives put into place just to help out the consumer.

Think outside the box to find providers of utilities If you are in an area where you can join a coop, there are utility warehouse discount clubs available for business accounts. For example, Energy Cooperative Association of Pennsylvania advertises renewable energy and gives tips and advice on how to help you find the right business utilities. Sometimes you can find a good, all-around utility company. These companies make their living providing the best deal on utilities services to businesses. While this is an out of the ordinary idea, club members do report a benefit.

I recommend:  The Energy Cooperative Association of Pennsylvania helps your business benefit from renewable energy. Go to Wisconsin Focus on Energy to see which of their member utility companies can save you money.

Compare rates of electricity and be green while you do it Save money and choose green at the same time. Many businesses have turned to the Internet in order to see what the best rate available is. Choose an electric company that will make your rivals green with envy. If you don't have one close to your home, take steps to make changes. As with any service, let them know what you think and give them a chance to change things you do not like.

I recommend:  Nexus Energy Software's ENERGYguide can save you money on your monthly bill and help you to do your part in saving the environment. Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. offers an energy management tool that helps you keep track of your energy usage.