Save money by using energy more efficiently

Introduction

There are many different ways you can reduce your business' energy bills and carbon emissions. You can improve your energy efficiency by designing more efficient processes, using more efficient equipment and changing employee behaviour. You could also save money by switching to alternative energy sources.

The Carbon Trust, a government-backed organisation that promotes the efficient use of energy, estimates that many businesses could cut energy costs by up to 20 per cent.

Saving energy is the easiest way for you to reduce costs. You can also take advantage of tax incentives if you invest in energy-saving technologies and products.

This guide offers advice about how you can manage your energy consumption by using simple, low-cost measures and applying technology and improved processes to achieve more efficient energy use.

Subjects covered in this guide

• Introduction
• The business benefits of energy efficiency
• Simple ways to save energy
• How to reduce the impact of energy use on your business
• Using energy only when it's needed
• Energy-efficient equipment, processes and materials
• Energy considerations for different types of business
• Energy efficiency: sources of advice and financial help
• Checklist: using energy efficiently

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