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Energy Saving for a Small Business

By Terry Philips

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Published: 08Mar2012
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Energy experts have estimated that the typical workplace could be saving up to 20 percent of the energy that it is currently using. Are you up for the challenge? If so, find out how you can save energy and money for your small business here.

1. Give your workplace a lighting makeover. Did you know that one continuously illuminated light bulb can waste up to £50 annually? Give your office, factory or studio a lighting makeover by taking some simple measures to save energy. First, switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs if you haven't already; these bulbs use significantly less energy than their incandescent predecessors and work just as well. Next, install motion sensored lights so that you and your staff never have to worry about accidentally leaving on the lights at the end of the day.

2. Scare off phantom loads. Here's another tidbit of trivia for you: Did you know that when you turn off your desktop computer, monitor, or printer, it may not really be "off"? This is because many manufacturers design office equipment and electronics to carry a phantom power load when switched off that makes them quicker to turn back on. An easy way to avoid wasting power this way is to plug your computer and its accessories into a power switch that you can flip off at the end of the work day. This also makes it easy to turn these pieces of equipment back on when you settle in to work the next day.

3. Use two degrees of separation. One of the nice things about being able to work indoors is having a climate-controlled environment that makes the job more comfortable. However, at the peak of summer or winter, those comforts can get expensive as the cost of energy rises and you tend to use more of it. To curb your heating and cooling costs, adjust the thermostat by just two degrees, which won't make much of a difference in the comfort of your office environment but will make a big impact on your energy savings.

4. Go paperless. Printing can make up a large portion of your costs, whether it is using electricity, paper, or toner. Join the digital age by going paperless and communicating all important information by company email. Searchable email inboxes and archives not only save energy but also make it easier for your team to locate that important memo that you sent last week.

5. Get employee participation. Of course, these energy saving methods only work when the whole team is involved in the effort. Make sure to communicate clearly with your staff about how important it is not only to the success of your company but also for the well-being of the environment to save energy. You could even try initiating programs that reward employee participation in your energy saving efforts to offer an incentive to all.

There are so many different ways of saving money and energy that it can be hard to know which to focus on. Getting your business into renewable energy can save thousands long-term so keep your eyes open for top solar pv wholesale or photovoltaic panels wholesale to get your business in the loop.

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