Finding Answers When Energy Costs Change: Welsh & Associates Experience with SBAM Energy Solutions 

For many businesses, utility costs are a routine part of operations. But when those costs suddenly change, it can raise questions that aren’t always easy to answer. That’s what happened at Welsh & Associates, an executive search and professional recruiting firm serving small and mid-sized companies throughout Michigan. 

“We help great companies find great talent,” said Sheri Welsh, president of Welsh & Associates. 

Welsh was already familiar with SBAM Energy Solutions. Having served on SBAM’s Board of Directors when the program first launched, she had known Energy Advocate Caile Richards since the beginning of the program. At the time, energy costs were not a major focus for the company. 

“We do not own our building, we lease space, and we are a professional services company, so our utility costs are not a high expense center for us,” Welsh said. 

That changed when the company’s electric bills began increasing unexpectedly. 

“Out of nowhere, our electric bills started skyrocketing, double our normal usage rates, leaving us wondering what was going on,” she said. 

Knowing Richards and his work with SBAM Energy Solutions, Welsh reached out for assistance. “Knowing Caile, I called him and asked if he thought the program could help us unravel what might be going on, and he assured me he could help,” she said. 

According to Welsh, Richards worked directly with both the company’s landlord and Consumers Energy as they investigated the issue. 

“Caile is a consummate professional and he knows energy solutions and how to troubleshoot problems,” Welsh said. “He worked very well with our landlord and Consumers Energy, relentlessly, to find the root cause of our skyrocketing electric bills.” 

Today, Welsh encourages other business owners not to wait until a problem arises before reaching out. “Don’t wait to have a problem like I did before making the call. Be proactive,” she said. “Call for an energy assessment with Caile today. I think you’ll be surprised at what he might uncover in savings for your company.” 

SBAM Energy Solutions helps Michigan small businesses better understand their energy usage, identify opportunities to reduce costs, and navigate available utility programs and rebates. The program begins with a complimentary energy assessment designed to help business owners explore available options and make informed decisions about their energy strategy. 

Start with a Free Energy Assessment 

You don’t need to wait for rising utility bills to start exploring ways to save. An energy assessment can uncover opportunities to reduce costs, identify inefficiencies, and help you make informed decisions about your business’s energy usage. 

Learn more about SBAM Energy Solutions and schedule your complimentary assessment today: SBAM Energy Solutions

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