Ten Questions to Ask Your Utility That Will Save Your Company Money

Utilities can be a valuable source of information to your site location questions.

Author Oliver Goldsmith penned the famous phrase, “Ask me no questions, I’ll tell you no fibs.” Although it’s a memorable line, it’s just the opposite of what businesses should do in their site location search.

Companies that are expanding, relocating or opening new facilities need to ask questions — and plenty of them. Of course they should be gathering information from cities, counties and economic development organizations. But utilities are also key players in helping businesses find the right location.

“It’s good for customers to ask lots of questions, so they understand the business environment and the services utilities offer,” said Dennis Hall, economic development manager for Nebraska Public Power District.

Expansion Management surveyed experts at several utilities, asking them to list key questions companies should ask them during their site search. Here are some of their top suggestions.

By: Roy Harryman

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