What are the benefits of reducing my businesses energy consumption?
Reductions in energy bills
Reduced carbon footprint
Reduced demand on natural resources
How do I reduce my businesses energy consumption?
There are many low cost simple measures that can be taken to start reducing your businesses energy consumption.
Adopt a Switch Off Policy - Ensure that staff are turning off lights and other appliances when they are not needed and at the end of the day.
Ask staff to only fill the kettle with as much water they need instead of boiling a full kettle everytime they make a cup of tea or coffee.
Are you using low energy light bulbs? Low energy light bulbs cost more to purchase than conventional bulbs, but they can last up to 12 times longer and save you around £7 per bulb per year.
When purchasing appliances always look at their energy ratings and only buy efficient appliances.
Business Link in the East of England have useful advice on
The Carbon Trust has some useful guidance on how a business can reduce its energy consumption, including sector specific starter packs.
Envirowise have a good energy factsheet on energy facts.
The Department for Communities and Local Government have just published a booklet which gives businesses advice on reducing energy usage and costs from heating and hot water systems and their controls. It covers boilers, space heating systems, water heaters and hot water systems.
Generating Your Own Energy
There is growing awareness of the need to find alternatives to energy based on fossil fuels. This need is not only to ensure energy security but also to cut greenhouse gas emissions linked to global warming, in particular carbon dioxide.
By harnessing renewable energy sources such as the sun and the wind, you can reduce your carbon footprint and cut fuel bills. It is also a way to make your business self-sufficient and sustainable.
Renewables East has developed a renewable energy guide called The Power Pack.
Other Services Available
Envirowise offer the following support for businesses:
A knowledgebase of publications which contains useful case studies, best practice guides, reference notes and tools for businesses.
If you have a specific question you can call the Envirowise Advice Line on 0800 585794.
You can receive a free e-newsletter and other useful infomation by registering with Envirowise
For more advice:
Name of Organisation | Contact |
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0800 085 2005 | |
Suffolk Climate Change Partnership Business Adviser Service | Climate and Energy Helpline |
01603 591415 | |
Advice Line 0800 585794 |
