Onyx Electric: 5 Ways Your Business Can Prepare for the Future
As technology continues to evolve and our reliance on the electrical grid continues to increase, it’s more important than ever to stay on top of the latest trends in electricity demand. Our Onyx electric consultants, recognizing this, bring you the latest predictions from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and ERCOT, as well as some proactive measures you can take to ensure your business is protected against increasing demand and to use electricity as efficiently as possible.
How Texas’ Energy Growth Impacts Your Business
The Texas energy market feels increasingly complex and competitive. We are witnessing explosive growth in energy demand, something the state hasn’t experienced in decades. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) estimates that demand will increase by 7% in 2025 and 14% by 2026.
But why is this happening? The truth is, it reflects the pace of change in our world. The growing demand for data centers is a major driver, as well as the increasing demand for electricity in the areas of heating and transportation, as consumers and businesses increasingly move away from fossil fuels.
In 2026, sales to residential users will be 1.519 billion kilowatt hours, sales to commercial users will be 1.522 billion kilowatt hours, and sales to industrial users will be 1.069 billion kilowatt hours.
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Texas’s Power Future: AI and Data Centers Demand
The change is even more dramatic in the case of Texas. Demand on the electrical grid in this state has never been higher. In August 2023, grid demand reached an all-time high of 85,508 megawatts. According to Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), grid demand could reach 208,000 megawatts by 2030 — mostly to keep up with the growing tech industry.
A report published by ERCOT in November highlighted the surge in grid demand in Texas. The report noted how large projects consuming 5,300 megawatts of energy have been added to the grid since 2022.
Interestingly, data centers alone account for nearly 73% of the demand. This influx of data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities means that energy demand in Texas has never been higher.
5 Smart Strategies to Save Energy and Protect Your Business
As you can see, this is a growing risk trend for our region and our nation as a whole. We are living in a new world of risk for all of us. The best thing your business can do is prepare for this risk with smart and effective energy-saving strategies.
Here are five ways you can start preparing for this risk:
1. Conduct an Energy Consultation
As the saying goes, you can’t manage what you don’t measure. The first step to saving energy is knowing where and how your business uses it.
An energy consultation is a professional analysis of areas in your business where electricity is wasted or consumed in an inefficient manner. Professional energy consultants can offer you a comprehensive analysis on your business’s energy consumption and even provide guidance on where you can most effectively implement energy-saving strategies.
2. Buy Electricity Smartly
Your total bill isn’t just based on how much you consume, but also on when and how you buy it. By keeping an eye on the market and learning how it works, you can take advantage of the right opportunities to get better rates.
3. Take Control with Smart Management
When you are able to monitor your energy consumption in real time, you can make informed, data-driven decisions. This allows you to take immediate action to manage costs.
Smart meters are a game-changer. They provide real-time data that gives you control over your energy consumption.
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4. Improve Your Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency is often the quickest way to sustainability. Even if you’ve improved your energy efficiency in the past, it’s important to maintain good habits. Small changes in behavior can reduce energy bills by 18-30%.
Some common practices include:
- Using LED bulbs.
- Using smart thermostats.
- Using modern, efficient heaters.
- Turning off appliances when not in use, which can save up to 65%.
5. Implement Preventive Maintenance
With proper maintenance, your equipment doesn’t have to work as hard. Some routine maintenance practices include lubricating the motor or cleaning your compressor.
If you want to go a step further, you can also consider predictive maintenance. This allows you to analyze data to identify equipment failures before they occur.
Onyx Electric: Specialized Consulting for Long-Term Energy Solutions
Onyx Power & Gas offers specialized consulting services that enable companies to assess their current energy consumption and implement effective long-term solutions. We offer comprehensive electricity and natural gas consulting programs designed to promote long-term sustainability.
Our Onyx electric consultants work closely with clients to design tailored strategies, from reviewing contracting structures to implementing energy efficiency measures, that align with their objectives and market conditions. Contact us today and find out how much your business could save.
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