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How Municipal Energy Infrastructure Modernization Improves Resilience

Budderfly — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:46:26 GMT

The Dual Challenge Facing Municipalities

Municipalities across the U.S. face rising energy costs, aging infrastructure, and pressure to maintain critical services during increasingly common grid disruptions. Modernizing municipal energy infrastructure can help address these challenges by improving efficiency, reducing operating costs, and strengthening resilience against outages and extreme weather.

Why the Energy Transition Won’t Succeed Without Small and Mid-Sized Businesses

Budderfly — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:55:51 GMT

By: Jodi Susman, CMO at Budderfly

Top Summer Energy Challenges Business Owners Need to Prioritize in 2026 (And How to Solve Them)

Budderfly — Fri, 29 May 2026 13:11:07 GMT

Summer energy challenges for business owners include rising cooling costs, peak demand charges, aging HVAC systems, grid instability, and employee comfort tradeoffs. In 2026, these challenges are intensifying due to higher energy prices, extreme heat, and increased grid strain from AI data centers, electrification, and more.

How UConn Students Helped Budderfly Solve Lighting Efficiency Challenges

Budderfly — Thu, 21 May 2026 13:10:27 GMT

By: Chris DeBenedictis Vice President, Technology at Budderfly

The QSR Guide to Peak‑Demand Mitigation: How to Reduce Demand Charges and Stabilize Utility Costs

Budderfly — Fri, 15 May 2026 17:07:29 GMT

Peak demand is the highest level of electricity a QSR uses at one time, and it often drives demand charges that inflate utility bills—even when total energy use is low. For quick-service restaurants, managing peak demand is a critical cost-control strategy, not just an energy-efficiency concern. For multi-site QSR operators, a single unmanaged spike at each location can compound into significant portfolio-wide costs.

Budderfly CMO Jodi Susman Leads Sustainability Live Panel on Innovation & Technology in Sustainability

Budderfly — Thu, 14 May 2026 22:12:15 GMT

Last month, Budderfly Chief Marketing Officer Jodi Susman moderated a panel at Sustainability Live’s US Summit in Chicago exploring how emerging technologies are reshaping the sustainability conversation — from why innovation initiatives fail to how organizations can successfully scale execution and drive measurable business impact.

A Guide to the Best Practices for Commercial Heat Pump Installation

Budderfly — Fri, 08 May 2026 13:08:50 GMT

By: Vishal Patwari, Senior Manager, Budderfly Energy Engineering

Heat pump adoption is on the rise in the U.S. but in the commercial sector has been somewhat stalled. Businesses face unique challenges when it comes to installing heat pumps, yet the energy and cost-saving benefits of heat pump technology are crucial for businesses. In a volatile economic climate and with mounting pressure to address sustainability, businesses stand to gain a lot from replacing their traditional HVAC systems with heat pumps, which can electrify their facilities and cut energy consumption by a significant margin.

Q&A: Derek Moskal on Energy Workforce Gaps, Safety & Scaling

Budderfly — Fri, 01 May 2026 17:05:39 GMT

Interview with Derek Moskal, Vice President of Field Operations at Budderfly, an energy management company serving commercial mid‑market buildings across the United States.

LED Lighting Systems: A Bright Idea for Convenience Stores - Budderfly

Gokul Reddy — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:13:11 GMT

When wanting to boost their bottom line, most convenience store owners look to traditional supply areas, such as merchandise, brand selection, gasoline sales, and the endless coffee pot. But experienced operators—especially those who own multiple locations—are increasingly turning to energy efficiency as a way to upgrade their convenience stores and increase sales.

Why Movie Theaters Should Prioritize Energy Efficiency

Budderfly — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:28:16 GMT

As movie theaters across the U.S. face dwindling revenues and closures, energy efficiency is a smart way they can optimize operating costs and mitigate growing ticket prices.