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Rising energy costs have become the driving force for many businesses to consider ways to reduce energy waste, become greener and in turn, cut their energy costs. ‍

We’ve compiled some of the key areas for your business to explore when considering energy cost saving throughout the remaining winter months.
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Monitor usage and waste

Understanding how much energy you’re using and where you’re using it is a great place to start.

Smart meters are typically the best way to monitor your usage, as they don’t require you to manually check meter readings. They also offer a better summary of where your energy is used to better understand where energy is used and potentially wasted.

Turning off electrical devices and reduce water usage

Once you have a clear understanding of your usage, you can look at where energy is being wasted.

For example, heating empty rooms or leaving lighting and appliances on. If your meeting room is only used twice a week, consider only heating it before a meeting – and keep the screens and lights turned off.

Most offices use multiple computers, which, when left on constantly, can easily ramp up your bills. Turning off these systems when not in use can save up to £35 a year per desk.

Use energy efficient appliances and equipment

Another option for reducing energy consumption is using efficient appliances and lighting.

The use of motion sensors and LED lighting in commercial buildings can potentially lower energy usage by as much as 30 per cent.

Even more significant are the electricals and machinery that may be used throughout your business premises, which, even while idle, can still be using up a fair chunk energy.

Surprisingly, even 1°C of overheating can increase the cost of energy by up to 8%. So, it certainly pays to consider energy efficient alternatives and reduce unnecessary energy use.

Insulate your premises

Taking steps to save on your bills long-term can be a costly investment, however the benefits often outweigh the negatives long-term.

A well-insulated building can help to cut the cost of heating and cooling by up to 40%, whilst also reducing your carbon dioxide emissions.

Swapping to double glazing is one of the most effective ways of insulating your premises, as it helps to keep the heat in and the cold out.

Energy auditing

Knowing where to reduce the cost of energy can be difficult, especially if you are not sure what’s making your usage so high. Conducting an energy audit is a good way to find opportunities to reduce costs, and it will highlight if your business could be using energy more effectively.
Act today to plan for the future

We understand its easy to put things off that don’t seem urgent, but a bit of planning for the future and staying ahead of the curve can save resources in the long run.

To summarise, these are just a few of the things you can do to make your business leaner and greener over the next few months.

· Translate your behaviour changes from your home to your business

· Assess your consumption spikes and base loads

· Understand where the ‘leakages’ lie

· Adopt low-cost resource efficiency improvements

· And develop a longer-term strategy for ‘weaning’ yourself off the grid through the adoption of renewable energy technologies.

It all makes good business sense and helps reduce our collective carbon impacts. We all have a part to play in this. And there really is no time like the present.
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Speak to our energy experts

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