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Small changes make a big difference


You don’t need to invest in expensive new technologies to lower your energy costs and reduce your carbon emissions. Here are some things you and your employees can do today, that could reduce your overall energy use by 10%. And the best bit is, they won’t cost you a penny.

Combine these with other changes that need only minimum investment, and you could cut your bills by a fifth, or more.

General tips for saving energy
Measure how much energy you’re using. Unless you know what you’re paying, you won’t know what impact the changes make. Keep track of your bills, and how they change when you introduce our energy-saving tips.

Switch off equipment when you’re not using it
On average offices waste £6,000 each year by leaving equipment on over weekends and bank holidays. Just getting your employees to turn off their monitors when they go home can make a big difference.

Speak to your colleagues about saving energy
You need to lead by example, but it’s also important to make it a team effort. Ask employees where they think energy is being wasted, and encourage them to think about how they can all use less.

Further top tips:
Reduce your lighting bill
Cut your heating costs
Extra tips for industrial companies


For more practical advice on how to be more energy efficient, call us on 0800 085 2005.

Or order one of our starter packs and get some extra tips for your industry.

 

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