Natural gas future prices have more than doubled through the last year, only to plunge 44% in the first few weeks of 2006. You may not see this type of variation in gas costs from your supplier, but everyone has seen that big increases are forcing us to look at more ways to control and conserve energy. One of the fastest ways to cut energy costs is by working with your chemical supplier. Modifications to your wash formula and changing your detergents and builders can be implemented quickly, and will not require a capital investment.
 
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