There are many benefits of your business becoming more energy efficient. Not only will you save money on bills, but you’ll be reducing your carbon footprint, too.
We’ve listed the top ways in which you can increase the energy efficiency of your business in order to save money.
The average cost of running a business
There are many costs involved when running a business and utilities are often the most expensive contributor to these costs. If you want to cut the cost of your business’ energy bills, it’s important to identify the areas in which you can improve.
The price of your energy bill is determined by a number of factors, including the size of your business, where your business is located and the type of service you provide.
For a medium-sized business, the average yearly bill is around £7,224 per year. Larger businesses can expect to pay double that amount at £14,495.
There are ways in which you could improve the heating of your building in the winter and cooling in the summer. For example, air curtains are designed to act as an invisible barrier that stops cool or heated air from escaping.
How can an energy-efficient building save you money?
Reducing the amount of energy you use can simply help cut the price of your energy bills. An ideal place to start is by reviewing your heating and lighting appliances, as these are the two largest sources of business energy consumption.
Energy-efficient buildings simply cost less to run. That’s because they don’t use as much energy to heat, cool and operate. There are a number of ways in which you can improve the energy efficiency of your current operations:
Heating
You can prevent heat loss by blocking draughts and improving insulation around your building. You should also ensure your thermostats are set correctly when heating your building during the colder months.
Also, check that your radiators are free from obstructions as this can prevent the heat from circulating around the room.
Lighting
Don’t keep lights on for longer than necessary. You don’t need them switched on in meeting or storage rooms if these areas are not being used.
Switch your current light bulbs to LED ones if you haven’t already, as these are a lot more energy efficient. Consider purchasing lighting controls and sensors that will automatically turn on and off, depending on whether someone is in the room.
Equipment
Always remember to switch off IT equipment that isn’t being used, as these consume high amounts of energy. Even leaving your equipment on standby wastes energy.
When it comes to your kitchen equipment, check that your appliances are energy efficient, such as your fridge, microwave, coffee machine and kettle.
