Tips to reduce business electricity use

09/03/2010

Effective management of office equipment could reduce business electricity consumption by up to 70 per cent, according to Confused.com.

And with 45 per of small firms stating finance as one of their key concerns in a recent YouGov survey, there has never been a better time to reduce business energy use.

To save money on energy bills as well as reduce harmful carbon emissions, the price comparison website recommends putting up signs to remind staff to turn off lights when leaving meeting rooms.

It also advises turning off sign lighting and display lights when the shop is closed. Installing sensor lights that turn themselves off is also a great way to make sure energy is not being wasted once staff leave for the day.

Other tips include setting up your printers to print duplex (two-sided) as a default and print in black and white to save both paper and energy, and turning off PC monitors overnight.

Finally, it is always a good idea to shop around for a competitive energy deal, advises the site.

Switching suppliers can reduce business energy bills by as much as 50 per cent, according to the experts at Make It Cheaper. Find out how you could get impartial, comprehensive and free information about overheads such as business electricity.

Posted by Emma Noble