Your Business: Summer Savings and Comfort

Summer weather can really put the heat on your energy budget and threaten business operations. Take these steps to make sure you're prepared.

Summer heat and humidity can really put the heat on your energy budget. Extreme summer weather can also threaten business operations. Are you prepared? Take steps now to ensure savings, comfort and business continuity all summer long.

Summer heat

Hot, humid weather can put a strain on your cooling system and make your indoor environment less comfortable. Take these measures to optimize system performance and indoor comfort.

• Hire a qualified professional to inspect and clean your cooling system. A tune-up will help spot any problems and ensure your system is operating efficiently.
• Increase building temperatures after hours to avoid wasting energy keeping your empty building comfortable. Optimize savings and convenience by installing smart thermostats, which automatically adjust temperatures based on your operating schedule.
• Keep vents unobstructed by furniture or equipment. This improves air flow and increases cooling system efficiency.
• Check windows and doors for leaks and seal them with caulk and weatherstripping. Seal and insulate ductwork. Air leaking through ducts reduces cooling system efficiency.
• Consult with a qualified insulation contractor to make sure your walls and ceiling are insulated to levels recommended for your climate zone by building energy codes.

Upgrade to heat pumps

If your air conditioning system is older, or in need of repair, consider upgrading to a new energy-efficient system, consider upgrading to an air-source heat pump. Electric heat pumps provide high-efficiency year-round space conditioning. They run more quietly than conventional HVAC systems and produce no onsite emissions. This saves you money while making your indoor environment healthier and more comfortable.

Our Business Offerings for Sustainable Solution (BOSS) program may pay up to 100% of your heat pump upgrades, terms and conditions apply. Email us at [email protected] or speak to a program manager at (213) 367-3436 for more information.

Staying in business

Are you prepared for extended heats waves and wildfires? Take these steps to make sure your business is prepared.

• Review and update your emergency response plan. The plan should include procedures for building evacuation and crisis communications, as well as business closing and reopening.
• Install power quality protection, such as surge protectors or UPS devices, to safeguard sensitive electronic equipment during summer storms or other power quality events. Remember customer-owned emergency or standby generator installations must be reviewed and approved by LADWP. Visit us online for more information.
• Make sure that you have a reliable source of backup power, such as a generator, available and in working condition. Perform all recommended testing and maintenance procedures.

In the event of an outage, stay safe and informed. Subscribe to outage alerts and call and report outages by calling 1-800-DIAL DWP (1-800-342-5397).