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Reducing Energy Costs With energy costs continuing to rise,
owner/managers and employees need to work together to reduce consumption while at the same
time lessening the impact on the environment. As a starting point, here are some simple
practices that can help you and your employees reduce the company's overheads for
electricity and heating. • Close office doors to areas that are not in
use. If possible, reduce the airflow or heat to these locations. • Turn off the lights when they are not
needed. • Use spot heaters to warm areas that tend to
be cold rather than turning up the thermostat to heat all areas. • Replace traditional filament light bulbs
with energy-efficient bulbs or fluorescent lighting. Not only will this reduce electricity
costs but also the bulbs last up to 12 times longer. • Use desktop lamps for extra lighting. • Do not habitually turn on equipment when
first arriving at work. Save energy costs by turning on the equipment when it is needed. • If the company provides staff with outdoor
plugs for their car block heaters or inside car warmers, consider the feasibility of
installing a timer to turn the power on an hour or more before staff depart rather than
having vehicles plugged in all day. • Check windows for drafts and air leakage. A
low cost energy-saver is to tape polythene across window frames where needed. • Open curtains or blinds to allow as much
light in as possible during the day. Close blinds or curtains at dusk to prevent heat
escaping through windows. • Examine your entranceway to determine
whether heat is escaping when the main door is opened. Consider improving or adding an
enclosure to reduce heat loss. • If you do not have programmable
thermostats, encourage staff to turn the heat down one or two degrees when they are the
last ones to leave the premises. Lowering the heat is particularly cost-effective on
weekends and holidays. • For high consumption applications, contact
your utility provider and determine the cost advantages of scheduling some processes after
peak hours or on weekends. • Monitor energy usage and analyze any
increases in consumption. A review may alert you to methods that need to be changed or
equipment that needs to be replaced with energy-efficient models. • Get energy-saving advice from your utility
provider and schedule an energy review of your premises. These tips can help you save money on your electricity and heating at your business as well as at your home. Encourage your employees to make a conscious effort to reduce energy costs. Post friendly reminders to help make all employees aware that their energy-conserving efforts can make a difference.
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