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Once you're on the right pricing plan for your business, you can make further savings by ensuring that you're using your power as efficiently as possible.
Every business is different but there are ways every business can make even small changes.
Use the options above to find out more about how to save energy in your business.
If there is an area where heating and cooling is not required as often as others, isolating this area from others will result in less energy wasted.
This is a comfortable environment to work in. Heating further than this requires far more energy and takes a lot longer, resulting in an unnecessary amount of energy being used.
A cooler environment during times in peak summer weather. Cooling further than this level takes a lot longer and uses far more energy, resulting in an unnecessary amount of energy being used.
Maintenance is an important part to ensure machines are operating efficiently. Cleaning and filter replacement means machines will run smoother and require less energy to do the same job.
This is a common mistake for businesses operating during standard business hours. Energy can be saved by turning off heating and cooling equipment when the premises is not in use. Using an automated timer means this could be a hassle-free approach to saving energy and reducing cost.
Technology improves all the time, so when it comes to investing in a HVAC system it’s worth the time researching the best option for your business.
Staff awareness and motivation is a key step towards lasting change in creating an energy efficient team. Staff need to understand why it is important, then how they go about becoming one. In most cases staff don’t know how much energy they are actually using with each process, or how easy it would be to use less.
It is important to involve top level managers in order to promote leadership and commitment. Without their involvement, staff members may feel that the project is not supported.
If there is an area where heating and cooling is not required as often as others, isolating this area from others would result in less energy wasted.
This is a comfortable environment to work in. Heating further than this requires far more energy, and takes a lot longer, resulting in an unnecessary amount of energy being used.
This is a common mistake for business operating during standard business hours. Energy can be saved by turning off heating and cooling equipment when the premises is not in use. Using an automated timer means this could be a hassle-free approach to saving energy and reducing cost.
Technology improves all the time, so when it comes to investing in a HVZC system it’s worth the time researching the best option for your business.
Restock drink refrigerators, bottle cabinets and freezers regularly and try to fill any significant empty spaces. This reduces the exchange of cold and warm air when the door is opened and reduces the workload of the compressor. In retail point of sale situations, stocking popular lines at eye level helps by reducing the amount of time the doors are held open.
It is important to set the correct temperature to refrigerate products. The ideal temperature for refrigeration is between 2-4°C while the ideal temperature for freezing is -18°C.
Keep an eye on your fridge seals and replace any that are showing signs of wear. A poorly sealed fridge uses much more energy than necessary.
Only refrigerate products that require refrigeration. Businesses need to review products to see if refrigeration is required or if storing in a cool place is sufficient.
The later the technology, the more likely the equipment is to be efficient. When purchasing new equipment, reviewing the energy star ratings is recommended before making your decision. For those looking for a cheaper alternative, replace seals and regularly maintain your refrigeration units to ensure they are operating efficiently.
Avoid placing the fridge or freezer by an oven or in direct sunlight. This additional heating will result in more energy being used to refrigerate.
Ensure the fridge remains closed as much as possible. The longer the fridge door is open, the longer it will take to reach the correct temperature when it closes.
When it comes to office equipment, you are able to make significant reductions in the amount of energy used by purchasing highly efficient equipment, making sure it is being used properly and by switching it off when it is not being used.
Lighting is not only about aesthetics, but the right lighting needs to meet legal and staff requirements to optimize the productivity in your business. Poor lighting can present hazards and too much presents poor efficiency.
Many office buildings are over lit which results in higher than necessary costs.
Using a lux meter (a device which measure the lighting levels of an area), is a good way to measure if you have the correct lighting levels. They are low cost devices that can result in great benefits for your business if lighting in an area is too high.
It is important to design lighting to be right for your work space. This comes down to architecture and lighting layout. It is important to consider where offices and seating will be in an office before installing lighting. Using the correct layout for the work environment will provide the correct lighting for high productivity and minimse energy wastage.
Reflectance is the amount of light that bounces off a surface. Reflectance can achieve the same lighting levels required with less energy being used. Spaces with light coloured or reflective surfaces can require 70% less energy to light. For more information about the right lighting for your business premises go to www.eecabusiness.govt.nz/content/right-light-level
Staff awareness and motivation is a key step towards lasting change in creating an energy efficient team. Staff need to understand why it is important to be an energy saving team, and then how they will go about creating one. In most cases staff don’t know how much energy they are actually using with each process, or how easy it would be to use less.
It is important to involve top level managers in order to promote leadership and commitment. Without their involvement, staff members may feel that the project is not worthwhile.
Restock drink refrigerators, bottle cabinets and freezers regularly and try to fill any significant empty spaces. This reduces the exchange of cold and warm air when the door is opened, and reduces the workload of the compressor. In retail point of sale situations, stocking popular lines at eye level helps by reducing the amount of time the doors are held open.
It is important to set the correct temperature to refrigerate products The ideal temperature for refrigeration is between 2-4°C while the ideal temperature for freezing is -18°C.
Only refrigerate products that require refrigeration. Businesses need to review products to see if refrigeration is required, or if storing in a cool place is sufficient.