Tips and Advice for Saving Energy at Work

Saving energy is an area that many people are concerned about, the Government particularly so which is why they have pledged to cut carbon emissions by up to 50% by 2020. With this in mind it is useful to know what practical steps you can do whilst in the workplace to help to save energy and cut carbon emissions. Here are a few tips and some advice for saving energy at work:

• Switch off your monitor when you are not using it. People falsely believe that a monitor does not use much energy when in fact it can use up to 70% of the total energy needed to power a desk top computer.
• Turn off your PC when you are not using it. Once again people falsely believe that leaving your PC in standby will not use up as much power as turning it on and off - this is wrong. If it is not in use, turn your PC off.
• Turn down the thermostat at work by 1-2C this can save an office around £15-£30 each year (for an average sized office) this figure will increase if you work in a large office block and could run into the hundreds.
• Switch off fluorescent lighting whenever possible - just turning off one fluorescent light for one hour each day can cut carbon emissions by 30kg in one year.
• Turn off all lights each evening - this is common problem in many workplaces and lighting is often left on all night.
• Close any open windows as these let out heat and are also a target for burglars.
• Aim to set radiators at around 19C as this is an ideal temperature.
• Try not to use portable heaters as these use up an enormous amount of energy when left running.
• In any areas of a building that are air conditioned keep doors and windows closed - any which are left open are reducing the effectiveness of the air conditioning which will then have to work more to keep up with regulating the temperature.
• Turn off all electrical equipment at night - the amount of printers and photocopiers that are left on each night in workplaces is amazing and it all costs money.
• If you have the authority to purchase electrical equipment aim to purchase items that are energy efficient as this will help to save energy and money.
• If you have a kitchen at your workplace only boil enough water for the required cups of tea or coffee, don't overfill the kettle or it will waste energy.
• Turn off water coolers at the weekend.

If you would like more information on how to save energy at work contact CR Energy who will be more than happy to help you. In addition should your place of work need an Energy Performance Certificate (all buildings with over 1000m2 of useful floor space need them) CR Energy can provide a cost effective and efficient service.


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