Why are more and more companies investing in energy storage?
Companies have spent years looking for ways to reduce their electricity bills. Investing in self-consumption, improving energy efficiency, or optimizing production processes are some of the most common measures. However, there is a technology that is gaining prominence due to its ability to multiply the benefits of these strategies: energy storage. Although many people associate […]
5 keys to betting on sustainable mobility in your company and getting ahead of the future
Mobility to work is progressively being incorporated as another area of business management. The application of the Sustainable Mobility Law, with a horizon set in 2027, implies a change of approach as workers’ commutes become part of the internal planning of organizations. In this context, Galician SMEs have the opportunity to anticipate this change and […]
Do you know how aerothermal and geothermal energy can help you reduce energy consumption in your business?
When companies and businesses seek to optimise resources and reduce fixed costs, one of the usual measures is to review energy consumption with the aim of optimising it. The increase in energy costs, the need to reduce the carbon footprint and the growing competitiveness of the industrial and tertiary sectors make innovative solutions necessary — […]
Discover how to reduce costs and emissions in your company by using heat pumps
For many small businesses and industrial companies, the energy bill has become one of the main monthly fixed costs. Heating a commercial premises, maintaining the right temperature in an industrial facility, or ensuring continuous hot water production are basic needs that directly impact profitability. In this context, heat pumps are gaining prominence as a technological […]
Energy is also strategy for self-employed and SMEs: 4 keys to savings through energy efficiency
The responsible management of resources has become a key element in improving business competitiveness, at a time when every action we take has a significant impact on results. Among these resources, energy occupies a prominent place as it directly impacts operating costs, conditions daily operations and influences the perception that customers and the market have […]
The main sustainable energy alternatives for Galician SMEs
Energy is one of the pillars of business competitiveness. Its availability, cost, and management directly influence the profitability of small and medium-sized enterprises. In times of ecological transition, the challenge is not only to reduce costs but also to commit to more sustainable models that strengthen environmental commitment and energy independence. More and more Galician […]
Photovoltaic self-consumption, or how a small business becomes more sustainable
The energy transition has stopped being an option and has become a necessity. Galician SMEs, especially those with high electricity consumption, find in solar energy a real opportunity to reduce costs and improve their environmental footprint. Photovoltaic self-consumption not only brings savings, but also energy independence and a more sustainable brand image. The first step […]
Energy resilience for Galician companies: lessons after RDL 7/2025
In June 2025, the Government published Royal Decree-Law 7/2025, of June 24, with urgent measures to strengthen the electricity system. Although it was ultimately not validated by the Congress of Deputies, this process brought to light something that no company can ignore: energy management is no longer just a matter of costs, but of competitiveness […]
After the April 2025 Blackout: How Galician Companies Can Protect Themselves Through Energy Consulting
On April 28, 2025, the Iberian Peninsula experienced one of the most significant blackouts in recent years. For hours, thousands of companies and homes in Galicia were left without electricity supply, which exposed the fragility of an energy system that depends on multiple complex factors and impeccable coordination. This event not only impacted production and […]
How to improve energy efficiency in your SME?
Reducing costs without losing service quality is one of the main challenges for Galician SMEs and self-employed professionals. One of the biggest fixed expenses in businesses is energy, and that is why improving energy efficiency can make a real difference. At the Economic Office of Galicia, we explain how to take the first steps to […]
