Keeping Overheads Down
The best way to keep overheads down is to save energy. Even small changes can have a big impact.
Switching off non-essential equipment in an office overnight saves enough energy to run a small car for 100 miles.
How much money you can save depends on the size of your energy bill. The Carbon Savings Trust can help your business to keep overheads down. Contact them on 0800 085 2005 or visit www.carbontrust.co.uk.
Follow these top tips and you could save one fifth or more off your annual energy bill.
Measure how much energy you’re using
Unless you know what you’re paying, you won’t know what impact the changes make. Keep track of your bills and how they change when you introduce these energy-saving tips.Switch off equipment when you’re not using it
On average, offices waste £6,000 each year by leaving equipment on over weekends and bank holidays. Just getting your employees to turn off their computer screens when they go home can make a big difference.Speak to your colleagues about saving energy
Lead by example but make it a team effort. Ask employees where they think energy is being wasted and encourage them to think about how they can all use less.
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