Advice for saving energy from Greener Now
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 and won’t cost you the earth.
Combine these with other changes that need only minimum investment, and you could cut your bills by a fifth, or more.
Advice from Greener Now for saving energy:
- Measure how much energy you’re using – this way you know what you’re paying and what impact the energy saving changes are making.
- Switch off equipment when you’re not using it – Telling your employees to turn off their monitors when they go home can make a big difference.
- Speak to your colleagues about saving energy – Try and lead by example, but also 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.
- Heat your office effectively – Don’t heat the building when it is unoccupied also try and avoid conflict between heating and air-conditioning.
- Saving energy by lighting your office effectively – optimise day light to create a more comfortable working environment and reduce your electricity bills for lighting.
- Purchase green office supplies – Buying green office equipment such as fax machines, printers and photocopying helps the local community.
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