Reduce Energy Usage

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9 tips for reducing power usage in your business...

Hi, guys. Jut thought I'd share with you some more tips on energy conservation. Saving power can be one of the simplest ways of improving the profitability of your business. You can make quick power saving changes across your business that will reduce your energy bills, lessen carbon pollution and conserve energy. By also training your staff on energy saving, together you can do your bit for the environment.

The more energy you save, the more profitable your business can be.

Here are 10 great ways to start:

1. Keep control of your heating & cooling2. Avoid wastage

You can save up to 75% of total heat loss by closing doors to colder rooms on cooler days, and closing doors to warmer rooms on hotter days. Fitting draught excluders and making sure your premises are well insulated can be very cost effective. Keeping doors and windows closed when heating or air conditioning is running will also save on costs.

3. Minimise artificial lighting & replace existing lighting with a more efficient option

By having the windows and skylights clean, you can cut the amount you spend on lighting. If you are working in one part of a room, isolate the lights to that area only. Label switches so your staff only turn on the lights they need, and turn them off completely at the end of a working day. You could also consider installing presence and daylight sensors to turn the lights on and off automatically.

Switch your existing lighting to a more efficient lighting system - there are plenty of options available, and the annual savings are considerable.

4. Use energy saving features

Most electronic office equipment such as printers and photocopiers have energy saving capabilities. Train your staff on how to use these features.

5. Switch off office equipment when not in use

A single computer and monitor left on 24 hours a day can cost over $200 a year. Switching it off after hours will conserve energy and reduce your energy bill. You could also fit seven-day timers to ensure equipment like printers and photocopiers are turned off overnight and on weekends.

Energy star computers with a sleep mode consume up to 80% less energy than conventional computers, with laptops up to 90%. Setting PCs to go into sleep mode when not in use can save up to 70% of the energy they consume when in full power mode.

6. Make sure your equipment & systems are well maintained

A properly maintained heating and cooling system should work more efficiently than one that is not maintained. This should save energy and running costs.

If your old air conditioner or heater is not working at maximum efficiency, it could cost you money and use a lot of unnecessary power. By replacing air conditioners and heaters that are more than 10 years old, you can save up to 40% of your annual heating and cooling energy costs.

8. Invest well
9. Get your staff involved in the effort to save power

Create an energy efficient work culture in your business. Saving energy will require your employees to take on some of the responsibility, so make sure to consult them before changing your practises, and ensure everyone is on board in the effort to reduce power usage.

I hope you find these useful.