Quick Tips For Energy Reduction In Businesses and Organizations

The sustainability of your business or organization is important to you, but you are also very busy. Your energy consumption plays a major role in the sustainability of your business, and energy reduction can help you conserve resources as well as save money. To save you time, we’re going to focus on some quick facts about reducing your energy consumption to make reaping the benefits of energy reduction easier.

How Energy Reduction Works

You use less energy by doing two things: lessening the need for energy use and using energy more efficiently.
Less energy used + energy used efficiently = least possible energy consumption.

Things You Can Do In Any Business To Reduce Its Energy Consumption

● When your traditional light bulbs die, replace them with CFLs or LEDs for 75% energy savings.
● Engage employees in turning off lights in rooms that are not being used.
● Install motion-detection devices that turn lights on and off when someone enters and exits the room.
● When building or remodeling, use skylights and large windows to let in as much light as possible. Adding blinds can help reduce heat during the summer.
● Reduce paper usage, because when you print less, you run the printer less.
● Plug energy-draining electronics (those that continue to use electricity even when they are “off”) into power strips that can easily be unplugged or switched off when not in use.
● Have managers or closing employees adjust the thermostat to a higher or lower temperature for when the building is not in use. If no people will be in the building, then it does not need to remain at a temperature to maintain human comfort.
● Get a programmable thermostat to automatically perform the same function as listed above.
● Look into installing solar panels. Do not assume that you cannot make the investment, because there may be programs and tax breaks available to you that will offset the cost.
● When appliances and electronics need to be replaced, make sure to upgrade to energy efficient models.
● Have a professional determine if the hot water heater should be adjusted to a lower temperature. Often, hot water heaters have been set too high and waste electricity.
● Look into replacing or adding insulation.
● Check for drafts that may be causing your heating and cooling system to run inefficiently.
● Ask your utility company about a free energy audit. Many of them offer this service.
● Provide employees with a suggestion box or opportunities in meetings to supply their own ideas for energy conservation. This will allow them to feel invested in the process.
● Use a reporting tool like JadeTrack to help you efficiently track and manage your energy consumption.