Keen Technical Solutions

06/02/2026

Northern Michigan breweries are gearing up for a busy summer tourist season, but more traffic doesn't always equal guaranteed revenue. Efficiency matters, and profitability starts with a laser-sharp focus on operations. Here's where to start.

In today's economic environment, every dollar matters. Learn about average brewery start-up and operating costs, plus ways to lower energy waste with Keen.

05/28/2026

Auto dealerships depend on quick turnover, efficient operations, and brilliant showrooms. Here are just a few ways the top dealerships in Michigan win with an energy-first approach to facility upgrades.

In today's competitive environment, every dollar makes a difference. Learn five ways to increase efficiency in auto dealership operations and lower costs.

05/26/2026

The 179d tax deduction is one of the most important commercial federal tax deductions on the books, but it's set to expire next month. Learn more about this impactful incentive and if your project qualifies by contacting a Keen energy consultant today!

05/22/2026

We know that convenience, expertise, and professionalism make a difference. We're proud to help fellow businesses take ownership of their energy efficiency - thanks for the kind words, McCardel Culligan! 🤘

05/20/2026

Energy costs have a massive impact on small businesses. Even minor price volatility affects daily operations, while longer-term input costs can affect profitability for months or even years.

Take control of your energy and own your operations - Keen Technical Solutions is here to help.

05/18/2026

Energy shocks have significant short- and long-term consequences, and most experts believe the real impact of the Iran conflict is yet to come. Renewables are one important way to reduce exposure to geopolitically driven volatility - we can help.

05/15/2026

With an average profit margin between 1% and 3%, grocery stores have zero room for error. Explore four ways grocers can lower operating costs, reduce exposure to energy volatility, and unlock funds for revenue-driving initiatives.

05/11/2026

US electricity demand could double by 2025, driven by data center consumption and electrification efforts across industries. It's a stark contrast to the 00s and 10s - between 2008 and 2017, per capita electricity consumption fell in the US and in 17 other advanced economies.

Improved efficiency and investment could soften the associated price increases of demand growth, but the groundwork needs to be laid now.

05/09/2026

The Iran war had an immediate impact on all petroleum products, including consumer-facing gas prices and utility bills. New research from the IEA estimates that the conflict could keep natural gas prices elevated for two years or more. It's another sign that efficiency and, in many applications, electrification are both short- and long-term wins.

The conflict is expected to crimp global natural gas supplies due to damage to liquefied natural gas facilities in Qatar.

05/08/2026

Electricity demand has increased dramatically in the past few years, following decades of nearly static growth. That's put many state clean energy goals in doubt, and pushed private industry to reexamine its own sustainability ambitions. NextEra, a utility company serving a dozen states, scrapped its renewables agenda entirely - and it may not be alone.

Nevada's largest utility says it will need three times the electricity required to power Las Vegas just to handle proposed data centers — and it probably can't do that without fossil fuels.