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Top Tips for How to Install LED Lights at Your Business

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are more energy-efficient, long-lasting, and eco-friendly than traditional lighting options, making them an ideal choice for businesses looking to cut costs and improve sustainability. With these benefits in mind, it's no wonder that many businesses are switching to LED lighting to create a more efficient and welcoming environment.

How Power Distribution Blocks Can Benefit Your Facility

With power distribution blocks, you can streamline your electrical systems, increase safety, and reduce downtime. As experts in electrical equipment and solutions, we've compiled essential data, expert opinions, and best practices to help you understand the benefits of using power distribution blocks in your facility.

3 Benefits of Solar Panels for a Business

As the world becomes increasingly aware of the need for sustainable practices, businesses are looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact while making smart financial decisions. One solution that is gaining popularity is the installation of solar panels.

What Causes Power Outages?

Power outages are common for businesses of all sizes and can lead to severe consequences if they aren't quickly addressed. Not only do they disrupt normal operations, but they can also lead to financial losses due to lost productivity. Business owners must understand what causes power outages so they can take steps to prevent them from happening in the first place.

The Importance of Battery Management for Your Equipment

When it comes to keeping your business up and running, being proactive is crucial. Having UPS (uninterruptible power supply) systems, emergency generators, and other backup solutions on-site ensures that your business-critical equipment and facilities will remain secure during an outage or another site issue.

The Best Electrical Services for Your Business

If you’re looking to take your business to the next level and protect your operations for years to come, you need to invest in electrical services. Here are the top 5 your business should be investing in.

How to Find an Electrical Contractor for Your Business

Hiring an electrical contractor for your commercial electrical project may initially seem overwhelming. With so many vendors claiming to be the best in the business, narrowing your options can be daunting. Plus, it’s crucial to hire a qualified team, like Synergy Electric, to ensure your commercial electric project is completed on time, within your budget, and to your satisfaction.

Top 3 Commercial Electric Installations to Boost Your Business

When it comes to operating a successful business, investing in commercial electric installations can make all the difference. In addition to cutting energy costs and eliminating faulty equipment, commercial electric installations will keep your business running efficiently through inclement weather and power outages.

Top Benefits of Solar Repair

When it comes to cost-effective energy solutions, solar panels are a no-brainer. Despite the initial cost of purchasing a photovoltaic (PV) system, investing in solar energy can save your company a fortune. In addition to a 30% tax credit, PV systems can drastically reduce—if not eliminate—your facility’s electric bill.

Why Electrical Repair is Important for Businesses

Electrical repair services are paramount when it comes to operating a successful business. In addition to keeping the lights on at your facility, tending to your electrical system will help prevent accidents, maintain equipment, reduce energy costs, and avoid disruptions.

The Benefits of Preventive Maintenance for Your Electrical System

If your property is experiencing flickering lights, hot spots, dysfunctional outlets, blown fuses, or burning smells, your business could be headed toward disaster. Fortunately, there's a way to stop these electrical catastrophes before they ignite. It's called conducting preventive maintenance. Here's how it can safeguard your employees and your business.

How to Reduce Electricity Bills at Your Business

Running a business can take a lot of time, effort, and money—especially when it comes the amount of energy being used for your business. It's always important to keep track of how much you're spending and see if there are ways for you to save more.

The Best PV System for Your Commercial Business

A photovoltaic system, also known as a PV system, is a solar-powered energy system. PV systems harness the power of sunlight and convert it into usable energy. Did you know? Solar power is the most abundant source of energy on the planet. It’s even true that there's enough solar energy hitting the Earth every hour to meet humanity's power needs for an entire year.

Switch to Solar for Better Company Tax Benefits

Are you looking for a way to save money on your taxes? Switching to solar power can help you do just that. Not only will you be reducing your carbon footprint—you’ll also be taking advantage of valuable tax breaks.

5 Ways to Reduce Commercial Energy Usage & Save Money

Turning off the lights when you leave for the day and unplugging unimportant electronics are a great extension of effort to reduce energy. But to truly maximize energy usage, save money, and minimize your carbon footprint—changes have to be made. Consider adopting one or more of the following ways to reduce commercial energy usage and minimize your electric bill.

It’s Time for Spring Cleaning – Your Photovoltaic Systems

The sun is shining and the birds are singing—it’s finally spring! As you begin to clean out your space and get ready for the warmer months ahead, don’t forget about your photovoltaic (PV) system. Every commercial property deserves a deep cleaning every once in a while, and so does your PV system. In this blog post, we will discuss why it’s important to schedule your photovoltaic system cleaning regularly and how you can go about doing so with Synergy Electric.

5 Reasons to Upgrade your Photovoltaic System

Are you familiar with the power of photovoltaic systems? PV Systems are solar-powered systems comprised of one or more panels. They turn energy from the sun into useable energy for your commercial property. From small-scale rooftop systems to massive fields of solar panels, the PV revolution is here to stay. We will make sure your system is ready to handle the electric power that comes with utilizing a PV system.

The Popularity of LED Flood Lights

Did you know? Flood lights are the most popular type of lighting used for outdoor commercial properties. Flood lights are successful in illuminating small, but especially large areas. They can unleash a broad beam that can cover a lot of ground.

New Year, New Indoor Lighting Upgrades

If you’re looking to enter the new year feeling refreshed and ready for success, there are key things to consider in order to meet your business goals. One idea is rejuvenating your business’ property—specifically by updating its lighting.

Beautify Your Home with Beam Spread Lighting

When it comes to illuminating your property, it takes more than one type of lighting to satisfy your needs. With different sized shapes and structures in your yard, the type of outdoor beam you select is essential. These outdoor beams spread lighting in various degrees, offering both narrow and wide lighting solutions to bring radiance to your space.

How Having A Backup Generator Can Keep Business Booming

No matter where you live, inclement and unexpected weather events can wreak havoc on your energy grid. Whether your power is knocked out by a severe thunderstorm, blizzard, or heatwave, having a backup generator can be the perfect solution. When the power shuts off, it will likely stay off for more than a few hours. Be sure to have the best generator to meet your needs in case you find yourself in the dark.

Modern Commercial Lighting Trends

Your company deserves the best and newest in lighting solutions. With so many options to choose from, we’re here to help you figure out what lighting source fits your business best. Whether you require an all-new lighting system, or are just looking to make a few small adjustments, we have the know-how to help.

Planning Photovoltaic System Maintenance

Photovoltaic systems are a great way to save your business or property money with clean, sustainable energy. However, to ensure that your photovoltaic system is operating efficiently and safely, periodic maintenance is required.

Energy Saving Tips for Summer

With the summer heating up to record-breaking temperatures, it can be hard to find relief from the heat—and even harder to find relief from skyrocketing energy bills. Finding the perfect balance between ensuring comfort and offsetting energy spending can be difficult. However, with the right preparation, your business can keep cool without breaking the bank this season.

Upgrade Your Commercial Location’s Outdoor Lighting

Adding outdoor lighting to your commercial property can benefit tenants, business owners, customers, staff, and property managers alike. Plus, there are critical aesthetic, safety, and promotional reasons to incorporate strategic external lighting at your commercial location.

How LED Lighting Can Benefit Your Business

When it comes to going green at your company, fewer changes are as powerful as making the switch to LED lighting. But did you know that this energy-efficient light source has other benefits for your business? Keep reading our infographic to discover all the benefits LED lighting has to offer in your workplace!

Why NJ’s SREC Program is Ending

New Jersey’s renowned Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC) program is coming to an end, leaving many solar energy system owners confused about what this means for them and raising questions about what happens next. As the state transitions into its transitional solar energy incentive program, there are many questions concerning the differences in the programs and how this will affect current and future solar system owners.

What is NJ’s TREC System?

Making your business more energy-efficient and focusing on renewable energy sources are excellent steps towards increased sustainability. However, eco-friendliness is not the only benefit of factoring renewable energy into your business plan. By concentrating on renewable energy, especially solar, you can save your business money as well.

Common Causes of Electrical Fires in Office Buildings

With so many people coming and going and operating on different schedules in an office setting, fire safety precautions and procedures can slip through the cracks—potentially resulting in dangerous electrical fires. Keep reading to find out our safety tips to avoid electrical fires in your office building.

Getting Ready for Spring Electrical Maintenance

Winter thawing into spring is a welcome transition after months of cold weather and high heating bills. But what does the seasonal shift mean for your electrical maintenance? Here are some things to keep in mind this spring so your business or property can continue to operate smoothly and successfully!

How to Financially Invest in a Power Generator

Power generators can be quite expensive. Being able to afford one for your business can seem unattainable, and owning one may not feel like an effective use of funds at the outset. However, there are some steps you can take to save on your energy bill in anticipation of purchasing a power generator, as well as a few reasons why making this purchase is a valuable investment for your business.

Tips for Saving Energy This Winter

As temperatures drop and the sun sets earlier, business’ energy usage tends to rise. This increase in energy consumption can cause your business to spend more money in the winter months. However, there are some tried and true methods for saving energy in the winter. Keep reading to learn our top tips!

Common Electrical Hazards and How to Avoid Them

Although we rely on electricity to keep our facilities up and running, certain electrical conveniences can be hazardous to you and your employees' safety. While it's important to be conscious of these dangers, being informed and proactive can help you keep your facility safe.

When to Install Power Generators

If you think now's a good time to install power generators, you'd be right! With the onslaught of hurricane season and impending winter weather, 'tis the season to take advantage of strengthening your industrial or commercial facility's backup systems with an emergency generator installation.

How to Prepare for a Power Outage

You can’t always predict a power outage, but you can always be prepared for one. Here are a few tips to ensure your business or property is ready for the next time the power goes out.

What is Industrial Wiring Installation?

When you’re wiring your facility, it’s important to consider the key differences between these to ensure ideal lighting quality and safety. In this blog, we’ll explore industrial wiring installation in depth and help you to prepare for your next commercial or industrial project.

Establishing an Effective Lighting Maintenance Plan

What is lighting maintenance, and why is it important? Without a proper lighting maintenance plan, your commercial facility or industrial space may be wasting valuable energy, contributing to higher operational costs, and functioning in less-than-optimal lighting conditions.

Eco-Friendly Lighting Upgrades for Your Green Business

Some switches can have a significant impact on your business’ energy efficiency and overall environmental impact. Here are some of the ways that contractors can help you get started with eco-friendly lighting upgrades.

Top 4 Tips for Commercial Generator Installation

Power outages happen. Often, they result from elements out of our control, such as natural disasters, power grid failures, utility pole accidents, and transformer malfunctions. Luckily, your commercial facility doesn’t have to suffer from these outages or be held back by waiting for an electricity company to reach your lot.

Solar Maintenance and Repair 101

Is your organization considering a switch to solar power? You may have researched installation options, costs, and the potential for savings that come with implementing this eco-friendly energy source. But before you go all-in on solar, make sure that you understand everything you need to know about solar maintenance and repair.

LED Parking Lot Lighting: Conversion and Maintenance

With Daylight Savings now in full swing, it’s easy to feel rejuvenated by additional sunlight and longer days. Why not take advantage? There are numerous benefits to installing LEDs at your organization, particularly in your parking lot. Making the switch can be simple — read on to discover why upgrading to LED parking lot lighting can make a big difference on your bottom line.