Six energy saving techniques that every business should use
June 4, 2019
If you manage a business and are looking for opportunities to improve your profit margin, you should consider saving energy. Reducing the amount of energy your business consumes can save you a lot of money on utility bills and by reducing the need to fix and replace equipment.
Six energy saving techniques your business can start using now
Watching the profit margins grow by reducing energy consumption takes a little time, so you should get started as soon as possible. Here are six ways your business can start saving energy:
- Turn off that unused equipment — This is first on the list because leaving unused equipment running is a major reason businesses waste energy. Simply turning off unused equipment or lights can cut back on energy consumption rates and save you a lot of money over time. Make sure you and your staff are trained to be diligent in turning off anything that’s not in use.
- Use power strips — Plugging equipment into power strips can prevent “energy leaks” that occur even when equipment is turned off. Equipment that is plugged straight into the outlet can still drain a small amount of energy, which adds up over time. Using a power strip prevents this from happening and can save a lot of energy when your business uses multiple items that require power.
- Use better lights — Besides heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and commercial refrigeration, lighting is one of the most energy-consuming aspects of a business. Your business can reduce the amount of energy its lighting consumes by using energy-efficient LED bulbs.
LED bulbs consume a lot less energy than incandescent bulbs. They also last thousands of hours longer than incandescent bulbs, so they need to be replaced less frequently. - Keep your HVAC running smoothly — Regulating the temperature of your commercial spaces with HVAC requires a lot of energy. Anything in your HVAC system that is malfunctioning or dirty increases the amount of energy necessary for your HVAC to operate. Schedule routine maintenance with an energy professional to clean and service your HVAC to keep it operating smoothly.
- Use programmable thermostats — Turning down your thermostat during the hours when your business is not in operation can save you a lot of money every year. You can install a programmable thermostat in each of your facilities to set a schedule when the thermostat should be operating at a specific temperature.
- Schedule an energy analysis — An energy professional can visit your facility to audit its energy consumption. They can spot discrepancies in energy consumption that may otherwise go unnoticed. They will also develop energy optimization solutions for your business if they identify any areas where energy is being wasted.
Contact Energy Optimization for energy optimization services
Using these energy saving techniques can save your business a lot of money over time, but you’ll save even more with the help of a professional team like ours at Energy Optimization. We are experienced in developing energy solutions for businesses in a variety of industries. Contact us today to talk to one of our team members about our energy optimization solutions.
