Energy costs for business are going up but there are some things you can do. You can:

• learn to properly understand your energy bills
• monitor your energy bills
• map energy use in your business
• identify opportunities to save energy and money.

Tips to save money

One of our success stories; hear how David Kay of the Richmond Bakery made a real difference to his energy usage.

Learn from other Tasmanian businesses that have implemented a range of energy reduction practices:

Appliances

• Turn off when not required
• Install switches and timers so energy is used only when needed

Lights

• Turn off when not required
• Install photo sensors to cut energy use

Hot water

• Repair leaks
• Insulate pipes

Lights

• Replace fluorescent and halogen with LED

Heating

• Place thermostats carefully to capture and act on the overall room temperature

Plant and equipment

• Replace or modify plant, equipment and appliances so the energy rating matches the use

Staff

• Involve staff as energy monitors – your people will help you save money.