Energy efficiency advice for your business

Motors

Be sure to check the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's (DESNZ) information regarding high-efficiency motors

Compressed air

An air compressor that is left on but not used can consume up to 70% of its full load power

Lighting

LED bulbs can reduce energy usage by up to 75% and can last up to 25 times longer than conventional bulbs

Heating and insulation

Have you considered recirculating the heat generated by production lines to warm your premises?

Refrigeration

When purchasing new refrigerators, opt for AA++ rated units as they have the lowest running costs

• Ensure proper maintenance by lubricating motor systems and checking the tightness and alignment of belts

• Install variable speed drives (VSDs) in your fans and pumps to improve efficiency

• Consider reducing the operating pressure of your compressed air system
• Remember to switch off your compressors when they are not in use

• Replace traditional light bulbs with LED bulbs
• Advise your staff to turn off lights when they are not in use
• Use motion detectors, timers, and daylight sensors to control your lighting

• Ensure your boiler is regularly serviced and tuned for optimal performance
• Replace any boilers that are over 15 years old
• Inspect the insulation on hot and cold pipework, as well as valve flanges
• Use lids on process tanks, especially during non-operational hours, to prevent evaporation loss

• Regularly defrost and clean your fridges
• Keep fridge doors closed whenever possible
• Ensure seals on cold rooms and fridges are intact
• Maintain and clean condensers and evaporators within your refrigeration equipment

Lighting

LED bulbs can reduce energy usage by up to 75% and can last up to 25 times longer than conventional bulbs

Water management

Remember to make sure you insulate hot water pipes to reduce heat loss, ensuring you are not paying for wasted energy

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Avoid using air conditioning if the outside temperature is below 24°C and remember - lowering your thermostat by just 1°C can reduce your annual heating invoice by 10%

IT equipment

Did you know that the ‘Standby’ mode on your devices uses more energy than many people realise?

• Replace traditional light bulbs with LED bulbs
• Advise your staff to turn off lights when they are not in use
• Use motion detectors, timers, and daylight sensors to control your lighting

• Check that your water temperature is set to 60°C
• Use spray water taps, which consume less water than traditional faucets

• Set your corridors, bedrooms, bathrooms, bars, and lounges to a temperature between 19-21°C
• Keep your water temperature at 60°C to ensure it stays hot and kills bacteria
• Regularly service your heating systems to optimise their performance
• Adjust your heating timer to match when rooms are used for maximum efficiency

• Encourage staff to turn off equipment when not in use
• Shut down computers and monitors overnight and/or when you are closed – especially over weekends and bank holidays
• Make sure you take advantage of the energy-saving features on your monitors and printers

IT equipment

Did you know that the ‘Standby’ mode on your devices uses more energy than many people realise?

Lighting

LED bulbs can reduce energy usage by up to 75% and can last up to 25 times longer than conventional bulbs

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Avoid using air conditioning if the outside temperature is below 24°C and remember - lowering your thermostat by just 1°C can reduce your annual heating invoice by 10%

Boiler care

Remember to make sure that your pipework is well insulated

• Encourage staff to turn off equipment when not in use
• Shut down computers and monitors overnight and/or when you are closed – especially over weekends and bank holidays
• Make sure you take advantage of the energy-saving features on your monitors and printers

• Replace traditional light bulbs with LED bulbs
• Advise your staff to turn off lights when they are not in use
• Use motion detectors, timers, and daylight sensors to control your lighting

• Set your corridors, bedrooms, bathrooms, bars, and lounges to a temperature between 19-21°C
• Keep your water temperature at 60°C to ensure it stays hot and kills bacteria
• Regularly service your heating systems to optimise their performance
• Adjust your heating timer to match when rooms are used for maximum efficiency

• Regularly service your boilers to ensure efficient operation
• Replace any boilers that are over 15 years old

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Avoid using air conditioning if the outside temperature is below 24°C and remember - lowering your thermostat by just 1°C can reduce your annual heating invoice by 10%

Refrigeration

When purchasing new refrigerators, opt for AA++ rated units as they have the lowest running costs

IT equipment

Did you know that the ‘Standby’ mode on your devices uses more energy than many people realise?

Lighting

LED bulbs can reduce energy usage by up to 75% and can last up to 25 times longer than conventional bulbs

Boiler care

Remember to make sure that your pipework is well insulated

• Set your corridors, bedrooms, bathrooms, bars, and lounges to a temperature between 19-21°C
• Keep your water temperature at 60°C to ensure it stays hot and kills bacteria
• Regularly service your heating systems to optimise their performance
• Adjust your heating timer to match when rooms are used for maximum efficiency

• Regularly defrost and clean your fridges
• Keep fridge doors closed whenever possible
• Ensure seals on cold rooms and fridges are intact
• Maintain and clean condensers and evaporators within your refrigeration equipment

• Encourage staff to turn off equipment when not in use
• Shut down computers and monitors overnight and/or when you are closed – especially over weekends and bank holidays
• Make sure you take advantage of the energy-saving features on your monitors and printers

• Replace traditional light bulbs with LED bulbs
• Advise your staff to turn off lights when they are not in use
• Use motion detectors, timers, and daylight sensors to control your lighting

• Regularly service your boilers to ensure efficient operation
• Replace any boilers that are over 15 years old

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Avoid using air conditioning if the outside temperature is below 24°C and remember - lowering your thermostat by just 1°C can reduce your annual heating invoice by 10%

Lighting

LED bulbs can reduce energy usage by up to 75% and can last up to 25 times longer than conventional bulbs

Refrigeration

When purchasing new refrigerators, opt for AA++ rated units as they have the lowest running costs

Boiler care

Remember to make sure that your pipework is well insulated

• Set your corridors, bedrooms, bathrooms, bars, and lounges to a temperature between 19-21°C
• Keep your water temperature at 60°C to ensure it stays hot and kills bacteria
• Regularly service your heating systems to optimise their performance
• Adjust your heating timer to match when rooms are used for maximum efficiency

• Replace traditional light bulbs with LED bulbs
• Advise your staff to turn off lights when they are not in use
• Use motion detectors, timers, and daylight sensors to control your lighting

• Regularly defrost and clean your fridges
• Keep fridge doors closed whenever possible
• Ensure seals on cold rooms and fridges are intact
• Maintain and clean condensers and evaporators within your refrigeration equipment

• Regularly service your boilers to ensure efficient operation
• Replace any boilers that are over 15 years old

Refrigeration

When purchasing new refrigerators, opt for AA++ rated units as they have the lowest running costs

Water management

Remember to make sure you insulate hot water pipes to reduce heat loss, ensuring you are not paying for wasted energy

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Avoid using air conditioning if the outside temperature is below 24°C and remember - lowering your thermostat by just 1°C can reduce your annual heating invoice by 10%

Lighting

LED bulbs can reduce energy usage by up to 75% and can last up to 25 times longer than conventional bulbs

• Regularly defrost and clean your fridges
• Keep fridge doors closed whenever possible
• Ensure seals on cold rooms and fridges are intact
• Maintain and clean condensers and evaporators within your refrigeration equipment

• Check that your water temperature is set to 60°C
• Use spray water taps, which consume less water than traditional faucets

• Set your corridors, bedrooms, bathrooms, bars, and lounges to a temperature between 19-21°C
• Keep your water temperature at 60°C to ensure it stays hot and kills bacteria
• Regularly service your heating systems to optimise their performance
• Adjust your heating timer to match when rooms are used for maximum efficiency

• Replace traditional light bulbs with LED bulbs
• Advise your staff to turn off lights when they are not in use
• Use motion detectors, timers, and daylight sensors to control your lighting