7 Ways to Cut Warehouse & Distribution Energy Costs
Warehouses have large, controllable loads — which means plenty of levers to pull on cost.
1. Reprice the commodity portion
Move off the default rate to a competitive fixed or blended contract sized to your load.
2. LED high-bay + controls
Occupancy sensors and LED retrofits cut lighting load across large floorplates.
3. Manage EV & forklift charging
Stagger charging so it doesn't create a new monthly demand peak.
4. Tune HVAC and destratification
Destratification fans and setpoint control reduce conditioning load in high-ceiling spaces.
5. Improve load factor
Flatten peaks to lower demand charges and earn better pricing.
6. Aggregate multiple DCs
Put every building on one portfolio contract for volume-based pricing.
7. Review demand & power factor
Correct poor power factor and watch ratchets so a one-off spike doesn't cost you all year.
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