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Energy Efficiency

Learn how to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions, while saving money at the same time.

Many businesses want to be more energy efficient but don’t know where to start. The good news is, even small everyday changes, like turning off computers overnight, can make a difference. 

The less energy you use, the less greenhouse gas emissions you produce and the more money you could save - money you could invest in growing your business.

You can get started today by downloading these energy-efficiency fact sheets.

• Refrigeration
  Being smart and efficient with refrigeration, (482KB) of energy usage can translate into significant financial savings.
• Lighting
  This is generally one of the easiest ways to reduce your energy bills, as lighting (2MB) usually accounts for a large portion of business energy use.
• Heating & air conditioning
  Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) (361KB) are essential in business to ensure a pleasant, comfortable and safe working environment. How you use them, and the way you set up your work areas, can make a big difference to their energy efficiency.
• Hot water
  The type of hot water (402KB) system you choose and the way you use it can have a significant impact on your running costs – as well as the life span of your equipment.Try these tips to get the most from your system.
• Compressed air
  Did you know that government audits of industry regularly reveal compressed air (1.1MB) system leakages of more than 20% and, in some cases, 50% of the total air compression output - causing unnecessary energy use and costs? Use these tips to ensure your systems are working at their peak.
• Cooking and kitchens
  Whether cooking and kitchen (1MB) facilities are just for your office, or you have food-service industry equipment, these tips can help ensure your equipment is working more efficiently.
• Office environment
  One of the best places to start saving energy is in the office. Changing the way you use your office equipment (702KB) or even investing in more energy-efficient options, could make a quite a difference to reducing your energy bills.