Why is my gym’s electricity bill so high compared to other businesses?

Gyms often run long hours, have high ceilings, and carry heavy humidity loads from showers and workouts—forcing HVAC and ventilation to run harder than most businesses.

How much can LED lighting actually save a fitness center?

Lighting can be a major slice of a gym’s energy use. LEDs cut lighting consumption significantly and reduce heat, which can also lower air-conditioning demand.

Can I upgrade my gym’s HVAC without a huge upfront payment?

Yes—some models (like Energy-as-a-Service) fund high-efficiency HVAC replacements upfront and are paid back through measured energy savings instead of CapEx.

How do swimming pools impact energy costs?

Pools can drive energy costs due to constant filtration and heating. Variable-speed drives plus smart monitoring can reduce pump and heating energy without sacrificing comfort.

What are "Peak Demand" charges and how do gyms avoid them?

Peak demand charges are based on your highest usage spike in a billing cycle. Monitoring and load management can help smooth spikes and reduce demand-related costs.

Battery Technology: Fail-Safe BESS Technology Prevents Thermal Runaway at Single-Cell Level

Sep 23, 2026

Battery Technology: Fail-Safe BESS Technology Prevents Thermal Runaway at Single-Cell Level

September 8, 2026 - Budderfly's energy storage partnership with Viridi was featured in a Battery Technology profile of Viridi's fail-safe battery systems, written by Joe Darrah. The article explains how Viridi's anti-propagation design stops thermal runaway at a single battery cell, and covers recent deployments at a municipal wastewater pumping station and at Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Grid Research Innovation and Development Center.

The piece also details the nationwide initiative announced this summer to bring Viridi's RPSLinkEX exterior platform to 100 commercial sites managed by Budderfly, helping grid-constrained facilities strengthen resiliency and meet sustainability goals. First-phase deployments are advancing in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and California, with recent installations at commercial and manufacturing sites. Budderfly CEO Al Subbloie called the partnership "an important milestone in Budderfly's multi-phase energy storage strategy."

Read the full article here.

Battery Technology: Fail-Safe BESS Technology Prevents Thermal Runaway at Single-Cell Level

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