Whenever you save energy within your business you are also saving money. Electricity costs contribute to your business's financial bottom line so the more energy you save in your business the more profitable you can be.
Some energy saving actions, such as using more energy-efficient appliances, may involve an initial investment. However, this investment can often result in significant energy savings that will reduce your energy costs. Energy rating labels can help you to choose energy-efficient appliances, which can also save you money.
It is important that you take a close look at your energy costs and start to discover what areas of your business are using the most energy. Typically, equipment that involves heating and cooling will use the most energy.
Your business may benefit from an energy efficiency assessment. An assessment measures your current energy use and greenhouse gas emissions to provide priority recommendations for energy efficiency action.
Here are some energy saving tips and suggestions to help your business to reduce energy use and save on power bills. Read through this checklist and click 'Yes' or 'No' to create a list of actions to complete for your business.
Office equipment
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Lighting
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Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
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Refrigeration
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Process cooling and refrigeration systems
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Discover more tips for saving energy in your business on the Ergon Energy or Energex websites.