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Energy Efficiency
Tips & Solutions
To combat high wholesale energy prices in the UK, it's essential for businesses to reduce their gas and electricity consumption. This can be achieved through small changes in behavior or larger capital expenditure projects.
Regular meter readings should also be taken to ensure accurate billing. Our tips and solutions can help businesses get started on their energy efficiency journey.
Behavioral Changes
If you have them, regularly check that automatic control (eg. building energy management systems) time programmes are optimally set.
Install an office rule that the last person to leave ensures windows are closed, heating/air-conditioning is turned off and all lights are switched off.
Encourage team to fully shut down IT equipment to cut energy usage by 75% per year according to the Carbon Trust.
Ensure storage refrigerators are not overstocked, which can block air vents and affect energy efficiency
Ensure that any walk-in refrigerators/freezers are kept shut when not in use. This is particularly important in busy restaurants/bars/pubs/hotels.
Ensure that hot water taps are not left running for longer than required. This is particularly important in busy restaurants/bars/pubs/hotels
Appoint an ‘Energy Champion’ within your organization.
Set energy consumption reduction goals and develop a plan to
achieve them.
Make energy consumption in your buildings visible – display monthly energy performance stats and detail goals and progress towards them.
Encourage (and reward) energy saving suggestions
from your team.
Operational Expenditure
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Have a detailed energy audit carried out by a reputable company, to highlight areas of improvement. Full Power’s vetted solution provider Focus Green Ltd can help
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Ensure all lighting is energy efficient (LED) and consider retro-fitting any that is not.
According to EDF Energy, lighting a workspace can account for up to 40% of your business energy bill. Full Power’s vetted solution provider The Logical Group can help
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Ensure external doors are self-closing, so they cannot be left ajar.
Also ensure sufficient draft exclusion is fitted for when doors are closed
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Check the energy efficiency rating of any appliances used within your organisation (such as refrigerators, kettles etc). Consider replacing them with more energy efficient models.
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Have operational equipment serviced regularly - this can help ensure they work efficiently.
Capital Expenditure
Install censored lights throughout your premises, so lights only come on when there is movement. Shorten the amount of time the lights remain on for, after sensing movement. Full Power’s vetted solution provider The Logical Group can help.
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Consider Solar PV installations, if your premises permits. Full Power’s vetted solution provider Solar PPA can help
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