Improving your energy efficiency
Last updated on August 29, 2018
These tips can help you reduce your energy usage.
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.
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