This article provides a self-guided checklist for facility managers to score their building’s energy efficiency.
The Energy Audit Challenge
[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 2, 2026 8:00:03 AM / by Jaclyn Tino posted in natural gas, energy, electricity, energy efficiency, efficiency, energy audit, quiz, facility manager, energy management, rating
5 Renewable Energy Options Businesses Can Actually Afford Right Now
[fa icon="calendar'] May 29, 2026 8:00:01 AM / by Jaclyn Tino posted in natural gas, energy, electricity, energy price, Renewable Natural Gas, renewable energy, strategies
Renewable energy used to be a conversation mainly for companies with deep pockets and long planning horizons. That has changed — significantly. Here’s practical guidance for facility managers and business owners who want to go greener without overspending.
Why Schools and Universities Are Switching to Energy Choice Programs
[fa icon="calendar'] May 27, 2026 8:00:03 AM / by Jaclyn Tino posted in natural gas, energy, energy choice, schools, electric, educational organizations, reliability, colleges, universities, flexibility
Managing energy costs is one of the most significant operational challenges facing educational institutions today. From K–12 school districts to large universities, administrators are under constant pressure to do more with limited budgets — all while maintaining safe, comfortable, and productive learning environments. Increasingly, schools and universities across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States are turning to energy choice programs to gain greater control over their energy spend, improve budget reliability, and strengthen long-term operational resilience.
Natural Gas for Outdoor Business Spaces
[fa icon="calendar'] May 21, 2026 3:00:00 PM / by Jaclyn Tino posted in natural gas, energy, energy savings, reliability, outdoors, Businesses
Your business may already rely on natural gas indoors, but that same affordable fuel source could also help you get more value from your outdoor space. Whether you manage a restaurant, café, brewery, winery, hotel, retail property, or event venue, natural gas can support a more comfortable, more functional, and more inviting exterior environment for guests, customers, and staff.
A Stronger Pennsylvania Gas Market Brings Opportunity for Energy Buyers
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 30, 2026 8:00:03 AM / by Jaclyn Tino posted in natural gas, energy, business, Pennsylvania, opportunity, energy production, PA, growth
Pennsylvania's natural gas industry closed out 2025 with its strongest production growth in years. For the businesses, institutions, and communities that UGI Energy Services proudly serves across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, that’s an encouraging sign of a healthy and reliable energy supply picture heading into 2026 and beyond.
Call Before You Dig: Why 811 Is the Most Important Number on Any Job Site
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 20, 2026 8:00:00 AM / by Jaclyn Tino posted in natural gas, energy, safety, electric, pipeline safety, 811, job site
Whether you're a contractor breaking ground on a major commercial project, a homeowner or a property manager planning routine landscaping, there's one phone call that should always come before the first shovel hits the ground: 811. April is National Safe Digging Month - an initiative encouraging homeowners and professionals to contact 811 before starting any excavation project.
It's free. It's required by law in most states, including Pennsylvania . And it could save lives.
Earth Month Spotlight: Natural Gas and Energy Innovation
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 16, 2026 8:00:01 AM / by Jaclyn Tino posted in natural gas, energy, electricity, Renewable Natural Gas, energy efficiency, sustainability, affordability, reliability, earth month, facts, fuel, fun facts
April is Earth Month, a time to reflect on how the energy choices we make today can help shape a more sustainable tomorrow.
At UGI Energy Services (UGIES), we’re celebrating by highlighting key facts about natural gas that showcase how this versatile fuel supports reliability, affordability, and environmental progress—especially through innovations like renewable natural gas (RNG).
Explore surprising insights about natural gas, including how infrastructure investment and RNG are shaping the energy landscape.
Smart Thermostat Strategies for Industrial Facilities
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 14, 2026 7:59:59 AM / by Jaclyn Tino posted in natural gas, energy, electricity, industrial, smart home technology, building management, smart thermostats
In this article, we will explain what facilities directors, plant managers, and building engineers need to know to cut energy costs, meet sustainability targets, and protect sensitive processes using smart thermostat strategies.
Hedging Strategies: Protecting Your Business from Energy Price Volatility
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 2, 2026 8:00:01 AM / by Jaclyn Tino posted in natural gas, energy, electricity, energy price, strategies, hedging, risk management
Energy markets move fast. Weather events, global supply shifts, infrastructure constraints, and regulatory changes can all impact the price of natural gas and electricity.
An Easter Egg Hunt for Energy Savings: Tips for a Festive, Efficient Weekend
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 1, 2026 8:00:01 AM / by Jaclyn Tino posted in natural gas, energy, energy savings, electricity, energy efficiency, spring, tips, holiday season, home, Cooking, holiday, eggs, Easter
This Easter, we're hiding something a little different in the basket — energy savings! Just like a good Easter egg hunt, finding ways to cut down on energy use around the holiday takes a little searching, but the rewards are worth it. Whether you're hosting a big family brunch, firing up the grill for an outdoor cookout, or managing a houseful of guests for the long weekend, your home's energy systems are working harder than you might think.
At UGI Energy Services, we've done the hunting for you. Here are six energy savings 'eggs' to find this Easter weekend — each one a simple tip to keep your home festive, comfortable, and efficient.
