Top 10 Tips for Saving Energy in Your Business

With rising energy prices and increasing environmental awareness, businesses have more reason than ever to prioritise energy efficiency. For these reasons, we’re sharing our top 10 tips for saving energy in your business. These tips will help you reduce expenses, improve productivity, and make a positive impact on the planet.

1. Switch to a greener fleet

One of the greatest ways to save energy within your business operations is through the introduction of a greener fleet. With a range of our businesses, including Dawsongroup vans, you can be well on your way to hiring more sustainable, top-of-the-range assets – taking your business to the next level.

2. Install electric vehicle chargers

Alongside opting for a greener fleet, consider installing workplace chargers to make it easier for your employees to become more sustainable. At our Dawson Road location, we recently launched our VEV project, which included the installation of 34 EV charge points to benefit both our fleet and visitors.

3. Improve air flow

Make a fresh start to the year and consider an office reshuffle to move any office furniture away from radiators to improve air flow. The wrong workspace layout may block the heat, which ultimately leads to a higher usage of energy. Pair this with regular cleaning of any filters or air conditioning units, so they work more effectively.

4. Consider solar energy

For businesses, incorporating solar energy helps to utilise renewable energy and lower your operating costs. With Dawsongroup energy solutions, we have solar hybrid generators that provide an uninterrupted switch between energy sources while controlling energy consumption.

5. Upgrade your assets

Older assets can be less efficient, often using more energy than newer models. By upgrading them, eventually, you can make great savings on your energy bills. We cover a range of industries with modern equipment options to incorporate into your business. Whether you need top-of-the-range electric sweepers from emc or expert cold storage solutions from tcs, upgrade your appliances with us today!

6. Regular maintenance

Alongside upgrading your equipment, it’s also important to maintain your assets to consistently ensure they’re operating efficiently. Whether this is light cleaning around the workplace or more in-depth vehicle maintenance, it’s an important part of any company. With many of our businesses, including truck and trailer, we offer maintenance support from our expert team who are on-hand 24/7/365.

7. Insulation

Instead of using excessive heating or cooling systems within your company’s building, opt for proper insulation to keep your business warm in the winter and cool in the summer. This helps to lower energy usage, prevent energy loss, save costs and develop

8. Natural lighting

Natural lighting boosts productivity and moods, making it invaluable within the workplace. As an effortless way to save energy within your business while saving money, take advantage of this and reduce your usage of artificial light. Of course, there are times when artificial lighting must be used, so think about switching to energy-efficient light bulbs, such as LED lights.

9. Team reinforcement

There are various minor changes you can make around your workplace, including switching off the power from the source after a day at work. With teamwork, and energy awareness campaigns, these minor changes will soon amount to great cost-savings!

10. Have clear sustainability goals

Alongside partnering with your colleagues, another idea to promote energy savings is to have clear goals when it comes to sustainability. Corporate Social Responsibility policies and programmes are great ways to reach your business’ sustainability goals, keeping employees on top of things.

Small changes can lead to big impacts, so start taking steps today to create a greener and more energy-efficient workplace.

We can support you with these tips, so contact us today to see how we can support your steps to more energy efficient operations.

Your business – and the planet – will thank you!