How can your business reduce energy costs?
In 2019, 20% of companies in the FTSE 100 had a net-zero target, so far in 2020 this has increased to 45%!
There are several changes that can be made in the workplace that could impact energy efficiency and decrease costs. Could now be an ideal time to think about improving energy use to save on energy bills?
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Six Energy Saving Tips for Your Business
Office Equipment
- Turn off computers, monitors, printers, copiers and lights at the end of each working day? (If you can’t turn off the whole computer, turn off the monitor and the printer.)
- Reduce paper use by printing double sided or re-using paper?
- Use email instead of mailing memos and documents?
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
- Close doors to the outside to contain heating/air conditioning?
- Close/open shades to minimise or maximise heat from natural sunlight, as required by weather conditions?
- When possible, turn the heating/air conditioning off for the last hour of each work day?
- Keep the thermostat at 24-25ºC during summer and 18-20ºC during winter?
Refrigeration
- Keep fridges reasonably full and make sure there’s enough room for cold air to circulate?
- Position fridges in a location that is wellventilated and not exposed to direct sunlight or heat from other equipment?
Compressed Air
- Make sure your compressed air system runs only when the plant is in use? (Use smaller air compressors dedicated to serve minimal after-hours needs.)
- Reduce the discharge pressure to the minimum required by the system?
- Use blowers or hand sweeping for cleaning purposes?
Process Cooling & Refrigeration Systems
- Eliminate heat losses from leaks and improper defrosting?
- Freeze products in batches rather than continuously?
Carbon & Energy Facts
1.
A saving of 2,325 kWh of ELECTRICAL CONSUMPTION will save 1 tonne of carbon emissions
2.
A saving of 6,263 kWh of GAS CONSUMPTION will save 1 tonne of carbon emissions
3.
A saving of 339 litres of FUEL OIL CONSUMPTION will save 1 tonne of carbon emissions
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