Energy is your largest controllable operating expense—and the one with the greatest upside. HDS Energy Services drives down kWh and therms across the entire store by attacking load at every layer: high‑efficiency parallel racks, floating suction/head algorithms, demand‑controlled ventilation, and LED/EMS integration. Our team begins with ASHRAE Level‑II audits and real‑time data logging to benchmark baselines, then develops ROI‑ranked conservation measures so you can cherry‑pick projects or roll out a full turnkey program chain‑wide. Because we self‑perform mechanical and controls work, recommendations move from report to field implementation without change‑order games or scope drift. We shepherd rebate paperwork, utility M&V, and ENERGY STAR® submissions—capturing incentives that often cover 20‑40 % of project cost. Want to future‑proof? We model CO₂ transcritical conversions, solar‑plus‑storage add‑ons, and demand‑response strategies that monetize flexibility. Quarterly dashboards show energy intensity, leak rate impact, and cost per square foot so you can prove the savings to finance and ESG stakeholders alike. From quick‑hit tune‑ups to multi‑year capital plans, HDS makes energy a profit center, not just a bill.