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Energy Saving Tips for Your Business

Air-Conditioning

Regularly replace air-conditioning filters. This will help it run more efficiently as there will be less resistance to airflow with a clean filter.

Direct sunlight coming through windows can increase your air-conditioning costs. Try shading methods such as blinds, awnings or even plant a few trees to block the direct sun light.

Lighting

Lighting expenses make up as much as 50% of the average commercial building's energy bill. Switching from incandescent to fluorescent light bulbs is a good way to cut costs. (Fluorescent light bulbs use 75% less energy.)

Computers

Always turn off computers at night along with printers and copiers. Have computers set to go to sleep automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity. And don't be fooled by screen savers, most of them keep monitors running at full power.

Photocopiers, printers and fax machines

Consider purchasing one machine that photocopies faxes, scans and prints. Did you know photocopiers, fax machines and printers can be left inactive 95% of the time?

Hot water

In the work place if hot water is only used for washing hands and dishes you can save by reducing the temperature on the thermostat down to 54°C.

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