For small businesses, the cost of energy can have a big impact on their success. Almost one third have highlighted that the cost of energy is a barrier to growth and ultimate success.
Improving energy efficiency is an important step in reducing costs in the long-term. Research conducted by FSB found that nine in ten businesses want to be energy efficient and 58 per cent have implemented changes to help improve efficiency.
The Department of Energy and Climate Change estimates that the average small business could reduce its energy bill by 18-25 per cent by solely installing energy efficiency measures including; lights, lamps and bulbs; improved insulations; turn off/turn down policies.
Practical tips for reducing energy cost
- Set the office heating to the recommended 19 degrees centigrade
- Seal draughts and unused doors
- Turn off lights in unused areas
- Turn computer monitors off when away from the desk
- All electrical equipment should be switched off at the plug at the end of the day
Eaton Electrical can perform detailed lighting and heating energy audits that identify energy wastage. We then provide recommendations on ways for you to reduce your business energy bills, and in the process reduce your carbon footprint.
To find out more about how your organisation could reduce its energy bills and create optimum energy efficiency in the workplace, call Eaton Electrical to conduct an energy audit on your property. Call us on 01509 414 222 to find out more.
