Energy Efficiency Tips for your business

Ensure that photocopiers, computers, printers and other equipment are switched off at night, weekends and during holidays. (Printer and photocopier 'powersave' modes often save little energy.) As a bonus, the equipment is likely to last much longer.
Buy only energy efficient equipment. The additional cost of an energy efficient appliance is often recouped many times through reduced running costs over the life of the appliance.
Set up, and empower, an energy action staff committee to devise and help implement energy efficiency ideas.

Laptop computers are far more efficient than desktop computers, typically consuming less than half the energy.
LCD monitors have a greater energy efficiency than the older cathode-ray tubes monitors.
Use as small a computer screen as is comfortable. The larger your screen, the greater its energy consumption.
Set all monitors to automatically turn off after ten minutes of inactivity. Screensavers do not save energy.

Remove tubes from fluorescent fittings if there is more light than needed.
Use low energy lights, especially in areas where the lighting is on for long periods.
Implement controls such as timers, movement detectors and light level sensors.
Establish a 'switch off' campaign to encourage staff to turn off lights and equipment when not in use.

Energy efficiency tips for your business