Top Tips

Your business does not need to invest in expensive new technologies to lower your energy costs and reduce carbon emissions. Here are some ideas that you and your employees can do today, that could reduce your energy consumption by 10% without spending a penny

If you combine these changes with some low cost ‘quick win’ energy saving devices you could cut your energy bills by 20%
 
Measure your consumption

Unless you know what you’re paying and how much energy you’re using, you won’t know the impact the changes make. You should take a meter read every month and check your bills to see how they change.
 

Switch off equipment when not in use

Just getting employees to turn off computers, monitors, printers and fax machines when they go home can make a big difference.
 

Maximise natural light

Don't just turn up at the office and switch the lights on, assess whether you really need it first. Open blinds/curtains to get the best from your free light source.
 

Reduce what you print

Check t see if people really need a document or can it be emailed instead. If its you on the receiving end of an email, consider whether your need to print it off.
 

Less air conditioning

On hot days, open windows and doors instead of automatically switching on the fan or air conditioning unit
 

Turn the radiators down

Turn off radiators in areas that aren’t used much such as warehouses, corridors etc. Turn them down in other areas. You will save 1% off your heating bill for every degree you turn down your thermostat 

Encourage your colleagues to save energy

You need to lead by example, nut is very important that you make it a team effort. Encourage people to get on board and suggest where they feel energy can be saved