How To Reduce Business Energy Bills
Saving energy makes good business sense. Not only is conserving energy good for the environment, but it’s also good for your bank account. By implementing a few simple energy-conservation strategies you can help reduce your monthly business energy bills.
1. Cloud Computing Helps Reduce Energy Consumption
By utilizing cloud-based computing solutions, you can eliminate the need to maintain your own computer servers, which require a significant amount of energy to cool. Plus, cloud computing has the potential to allow employees to telecommute, which can also help reduce energy costs thanks to fewer employees consuming energy in the office.
2. Upgrade to Energy-Efficient Equipment
Whenever possible, upgrade old appliances and equipment to new, energy-efficient models, including items like printers, refrigerators, lighting fixtures, bathroom exhaust fans, HVAC systems, and so on. Also remember to unplug any appliances and equipment that aren’t being used. Energy hogs like computers and printers can still consume energy even when they aren’t turned on, so unplugging unused equipment across even a small business can make a difference when it comes to lowering your business’ electricity bills.
3. Keep the Heat Inside With Proper Insulation
Everyone knows that it’s important to insulate your home, but unfortunately business insulation doesn’t get as much attention. Ensuring your business is properly insulated and taking steps to reduce drafts can help lower your monthly business energy bills. Installing automatic doors in high-traffic areas of your business can also help to keep the heat in and cut your energy costs.
4. Maintain Control of the Thermostat
Many offices seem to have ongoing thermostat wars that can actually decrease your energy efficiency and lead to higher business energy bills. Employers are able to combat the effects of employees battling over the thermostat by allowing only the managers to maintain control of the unit, or by installing a new thermostat that includes a locking feature. Locking features allows employees the freedom to adjust the thermostat a few degrees up or down only within a specific pre-set temperature range.
5. Plant Trees for Shade and As a Wind Break
The San Diego Office of Sustainability found that planting just three strategically positioned trees outside your office building can help substantially reduce your business energy costs. In the summer, the trees provide shade that helps reduce building cooling costs, while in the winter the trees act as a wind break that make it easier (and cheaper) to heat your building.
Another way to lower your business energy costs is to choose the right business energy plan for your needs. To learn more about business energy plans and how to take control of your monthly energy bills, visit IGS Energy today. And remember, by following these energy-saving tips, you not only help lower your business energy bills but you’re also reducing your carbon footprint.
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