Steps To Reducing Energy Consumption

By Author: Adam Nicolson
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Energy consumption is a major cost for the majority of businesses and whether you run a manufacturing plant, a storage warehouse, or a retail business, there are steps that you can take in order to assist in reducing energy consumption. Doing so can help to reduce the amount that you spend on energy while also reducing your CO2 emissions. Even a few simple changes can have a positive impact on your business and the amount it spends every month on electricity.

The first step is to know how much energy you are using. Monitor your consumption but rather than looking at consumption as a whole, you need to be able to determine when and even where you are using the most energy. Analyse your energy bills, have smart meters installed, and use energy management software to help give you a clear and accurate picture of your consumption and the amount you spend on energy.

Even a small drop in temperature within your premises can provide you with potentially big savings on your energy bill. It is estimated that retail businesses can reduce their energy spend by around 8% for lowering the temperature by just ...
... one degree. You should ensure that you still offer a comfortable working environment but a drop of a single degree should still provide a comfortable and safe environment.

Check the settings on air conditioning and heating units. It’s pointless having heating on when there is nobody around so consider changing your settings so that the heating only warms up your building when you and any customers are inside. Similarly, air conditioning is not necessary during the night in most business premises and you won’t typically need it at all until the temperature drops to 24 degrees so alter your settings where appropriate.

Encourage your employees and everybody else within your organisation to help you in your energy reduction drive. Put up signs, implement automated switches, and promote greater energy awareness in order to reduce energy consumption. A lot of energy is wasted in empty rooms where lights are left on especially in larger premises so taking action can help you reduce consumption and energy spend.

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