When we go through roadmap to reopen society, many companies are taking the opportunity to take stock and review our business to become more efficient.
According to Ireland’s Sustainable Energy Authority (SEAI), average SME can reduce its energy bill by 30 % by implementing energy -saving measures. It states that up to 10 % can be achieved at the expense of less or without any capital. Some investments may be required to achieve full savings, however, you can usually pay in about 18 months.
SEI is a Grants’ limit Available to help your business in saving energy costs.
If you are looking for energy saving immediately, however, some of the cost saving steps here are that you can enforce.
Get your lights right
- Take advantage of natural light. Clean anything that blocks Windows, such as filing a cabinet.
- Turn off all lights if not in use. Lights are often unnecessary in the rooms and storage areas of the meeting.
- Sensors are especially useful in toilet facilities and breakout areas.
- External flood light can be expensive. If there are 12 hours left overnight in the same 500W flood light, it will cost about $ € 250 a year.
- Switch to LED lights Or high frequency T5 Floresant Lights. They can save 45 % of energy costs compared to T8 and T12 tubes. And converting your halogen light bulb into LEDs can reduce your light costs by 80 %.
Be careful with electronics
- Make sure you have energy efficient equipment. Laptop computers use significantly less power than desktop computers. But if you are using desktops, make sure you have energy efficient monitors.
- When you replace any equipment, choose the highest performance items, whether computers, printers, machinery or motors. They may cost more but the payment will be faster and capable of savings.
- Close all electronics if not in use. This means that they have to turn off the plug. Even in the standby format they are using 20 % energy if they are turned on, they will use.
Laptop computers use significantly less power than desktop computers.
Get employees in the ship
- Energy saving and energy efficiency should be part of your business culture. Appoint an Employee Employee Ambassador to Monitor and Management of Energy-They can encourage workers to take easy cost saving steps, such as boiling the amount of water, keeping the refrigerator door and closing the kitchen equipment if not in use.
- Print less. Reducing the use of paper is not only good for the environment but also reduces the energy needed to run printers and photocopies.
Reduce peak demand
- If you can, create a working sample or shift system so that when the power costs are on a premium, not all of your workers are on the site.
- Check from Electric Ireland for The best project of price For your business.
Better use of office space
- If some of your or many employees are working from afar, the time may come to take a critical look at your office. You may find that you can work well with a small convenience that can have significant cash benefits and reduce energy costs. Encourage and maintain remote work as far as possible – good use of virtual platforms for meetings. This will help reduce energy costs once again – and contribute to a clean environment.
Take care of your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
- Regular maintenance of your HVAC system will save a long time as the units will stay longer and need some repair costs.
- Use fans. Moving air can make high temperatures more comfortable and reduce the need for air conditioning. This is a very cheap alternative Air conditioningWhich can double your energy bill. When the meetings are over, make sure the air conditioning in the meeting rooms.
Appoint an Employee Employee Ambassador to Monitor and Management of Energy-They can encourage workers to take easy cost saving steps, such as boiling the amount of water, keeping the refrigerator door and closing the kitchen equipment if not in use.
Program your thermostas
- How long does your heat continue, and to make small adjustments in Thermostat’s settings Your bill can have a widespread impact. Set your heating system at 19 ° C (fine for 18 ° C corridors and storerooms) and cooling set at 24 ° C or more. If you have different work hours in your weekend, keep your thermostas in mind.
- Invest in Smart Tirmosts that can be controlled from afar, which gives you access to your HVAC settings 24/7 – saving on your finger.
Audit of energy
- Energy Audit is a review of your company’s energy use. The audit includes your convenience and a thorough inspection of all your goods that uses electricity. After inspection, the auditor will create a series of energy -saving recommendations. To find a registered, independent energy auditor in your area, click here to see the full list on the SEAI website. Once you understand your use, savings will be followed.
Weigh your transportation costs
- If you have a car fleet on the road, check if electric vehicles (EV) will work for your company. Electric vehicles are much cheaper to drive and can be charged overnight using low tariff power.
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