Energy bills keep rising, and that trend doesn’t seem to be slowing down. But that doesn’t mean your business is stuck paying more. Here are 5 ways businesses are reducing electricity costs in 2026. 

You’re likely doing a few of these already, but there’s a new strategy that’s helping commercial customers lower their energy bills by up to 15 percent.

1. Shop your supply rate

Still on a utility default rate? You could be leaving money on the table. Competitive electricity suppliers (like David Energy) often offer better pricing for commercial accounts. Review options in your area and see if they can beat your utility’s rate.

‍Pro tip: NY businesses are seeing savings by blending supply rates with battery support (more on that below).

2. Use a smart thermostat

If your HVAC is running full blast during downtime or shoulder hours, you’re wasting cash. Smart thermostats can cut usage without affecting comfort. David Energy includes thermostat management at no extra cost with electricity supply service.

3. Enroll in community solar (no panels required)

You don’t need rooftop panels to benefit from solar. Community solar lets you “subscribe” to a local project and receive credits on your utility bill.You can save up to 5% on your business energy bill, with no action required. David Energy enrolls customers as availability open up.

4. Get help monitoring your bills

Errors and overcharges happen more than you’d think, especially with complex delivery and supply charges. Having a second set of eyes can catch billing issues early.
David Energy includes free real-time bill monitoring and proactive advisor support.

5. Add a battery (this is the one you’re probably not doing yet)

Here’s the winning move: David Energy includes plug-in batteries with electricity at no cost. These batteries charge when electricity is cheap and discharge during expensive peaks, which lowers our supply cost, and we pass those savings onto you.

• No Capex or maintenance: David Energy owns and maintains the batteries‍
• No operational impact: Your business runs exactly the same‍
• Guaranteed savings: Lower energy bills than the utility

Businesses can reduce electricity costs by up to 15% with this strategy.

This offer is currently only for NYC customers, if you're outside of NYC and interested, reach out to get on the waitlist as we expand the program!

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Ready to Start Saving?

If you run a business, you could start lowering your electricity bill right now. Talk to our team and see how much you could save.