As Business Week kicks off, takeCHARGE wants to help employers promote energy efficiency and highlight some easy ways to save on electricity costs in the workplace. We’ve put together a list of five low costs ways to help you save:
Embrace natural light: Keeping blinds open on sunny days can reduce the need for artificial lighting and also help warm your building.
Better bulbs: When replacing light bulbs, consider upgrading to energy efficient LED bulbs. DLC certified LED tubes use up to 60% less energy than similar fluorescent tubes, last at least 50,000 hours and come with a minimum 5-year manufacturer’s warranty, saving on replacement bulbs and maintenance costs.
Switch off: Turn off lights and other office equipment such as computers, printers, etc., when not needed at night, on weekends and over holidays to save energy.
Dial back: For buildings heated with electric baseboard heaters, set the temperature back during non-operational times and consider reducing the temperature during the winter months. Turning down the heat 5°C saves you 10% on heating costs.
Raise awareness: Employees are a great resource for identifying savings opportunities in the workplace. Encourage employees to participate in energy efficiency programs and help make energy conservation a priority for everyone.
For more information on how to reduce electricity usage in your workplace, check out all of our rebates and programs.
