Going energy efficient for your office building can have a huge impact on your bottom line, besides the obvious benefits it has for the environment.

As licensed electricians in Geelong, we are often contacted by businesses small, medium and large, to help them access their energy use and suggest ways and strategies curb their sprawling bills by adopting for more energy-efficient options for their office.

Implement Energy Saving Policies in Office

Lightened-up spaces that are not in use and devices like printers, computers and scanners on standby mode can be draining a big chunk of energy without ever benefiting your business.

Enforcing energy-saving policies is the best place to start. Paste notes on machines and switches that remind your staff to turn them off after use. Send emails to make them aware of new polices and the benefits it will have for business and the environment.

Set Heating and Cooling On Optimum Temperatures

Setting your air conditioner at 25 to 27 degrees instead of 24 or below in summer for cooling and around 18 to 20 in winter for heating can save you a lot in the long term, without your staff spotting the difference or feeling uncomfortable.

Additionally, try to plug in any energy leaks that might be happening with the cracks in the windows, doors opening too frequently or uninsulated walls and flooring letting the heating or cooling to escape.

Upgrade to Energy Saving Fittings and Appliances

Lighting is a major expense for businesses. Older light fittings not only consume more energy to run but also put stress on your cooling system requiring it to work harder to counter the heat produced by CFLs. Replace all your CFL bulbs to LED light fittings to save on your energy bill.

Take a look at your printers, computers, and fridges etc. that are being used in the office. If they are old, they might not be as energy-efficient. Consider replacing computers with laptops and match other appliances with how often they are going to be used.

Go Solar and Do Your Pocket a Favour

Solar is all the rage these days and the benefits it can have for your business can go far beyond just saving you on energy bills. You will be able to become more energy independent in cases of power outages helping your business run smoothly without any holdups.

This is particularly a good option for business owners that have offices located in areas that get sun round the year and you might even benefit by sending the unused energy back to the grid and get paid for it.

Schedule an Energy Audit for Your Office

Hiring a professional electrician in Geelong to help you identify energy leaks, inefficient appliances and fittings and installing energy meters to track your energy use, will help you take control of how your office uses energy.

This will also help you draft an effective energy-saving policy and keep track of how effectively they are working.

Wrapping up

As licensed electricians in Geelong, we have been helping our customers with led light installations, upgrade to energy-efficient appliance installations and as well as solar installation. If you seek to make your office energy-efficient in 2020 and beyond, feel free to get in touch with us and we will be more than happy to help you out.