What changes can your business make to improve its energy efficiency?

Replace all light bulbs with energy saving bulbs – this may seem like an obvious suggestion, but it can make a real difference in the long term. People often fear that energy saving light bulbs fail to provide the same levels of lighting as normal bulbs, but this is generally not the case.
Turn off computer equipment and lights where possible – computers are a heavy drain on resources and should be turned off when not in use for large periods of time. Company managers should ensure that their staff members are careful not to leave any non-essential computer equipment and lights switched on overnight.
Consider the position of employee workstations – by considering how your employees are positioned in the office, you can ensure that you are making the most of natural light. Not only will you save money on your electricity bills, but your employees may appreciate the natural brightness!
Turn off radiators that are in unused positions – many offices have areas that, for whatever reason, are left unoccupied for long periods of time. Heating bills contribute massively to a company’s overall energy consumption, so turning radiators off in areas like these, or at least turning them down, will have a real impact.
Set your hot water supply to 60°C, and no more – setting your hot water supplies to 60°C is necessary to protect against legionnaires’ disease. However, it does not have to be set any higher than this. Simply reducing this temperature from 61°C to 60°C can have a major effect on your bills.

Covered in this guide

Part 1: Introduction

Part 2: Why become energy efficient?

Part 3: Changes your business can make

Part 4: Energy saving action points

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