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As a business, it's critical that you keep the lights on and your business functioning at peak efficiency. That doesn't mean that you're stuck with a high energy bill that you can't trim down no matter what you do. These fall energy efficiency tips for businesses will help you decrease your bill, go greener across your company and overall reduce your energy usage.
There's nothing more frustrating for your employees than squinting at the papers on their desks or struggling to see the faces of the people around them. Fortunately, you don't have to turn out the lights to decrease your lighting expenses.
Heating and cooling costs can quickly raise your electric bill and use a large percentage of the energy throughout your facility--especially in a large building. This fall, as temperatures drop, make sure you're taking the right steps to keep your system well-maintained and functioning at peak efficiency.
Employees aren't necessarily careless, but they're also unlikely to realize how much effort goes into being energy-efficient unless you have the right policies in place. When dealing with your employees, make sure you're taking the best possible steps to meet your energy efficiency goals.
Whether you work in an industrial setting or an office environment, there's plenty of equipment that gets used every day. Make sure you're minimizing the amount of energy that equipment uses every day by following these strategies.
Fall's arrival doesn't have to mean increased energy bills across your business, especially if you're careful with your energy usage and aware of where your energy is going. If you think you've already implemented as many energy-saving measures throughout your office as possible, consider having an energy audit performed on your building. This will give you a better idea of exactly where your business can save on energy costs and ensure both a lower energy bill and a greener footprint this year.
Check out more energy-saving tips for small businesses.
Posted: September 22, 2017