Energy efficiency advice
There are many ways you can make your business more energy efficient.
Improve your procurement management by:
- ordering in bulk with neighbouring businesses to save money
- reducing the amount of printing as very few things need to be printed
- using an efficient printer that uses less power and is more efficient with ink
Improve your energy procurement by:
- being in a contract with your energy supplier
- switching to a green tariff, as green tariffs are a lot cheaper
- using an energy broker to find the best contract for you - energy brokers often charge nothing
Improve your energy consumption by:
- installing low energy light bulbs
- installing controls such as lighting sensors and heating timers
- not leaving appliances in standby
Improve your efficiency with products by:
- buying remanufactured toner, which can be 30% cheaper
- using green stationary which is is usually the same price as using virgin material
- using natural cleaning products, which are as good as chemical products and often cheaper
Other efficiency steps include:
- using video conferencing instead of travelling to meetings
- using logistics software to plan efficient and quick journeys
- considering roof and wall insulation
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can get advice and support to reduce business energy bills and cut carbon emissions from the UK Business Climate Hub.