How do you reduce business energy costs

Reducing the cost of your business energy used to be a “nice to do” type operation, but with rising energy prices and increased focus on becoming ‘net zero’, the need to prioritise this has never been greater. With this in mind, how do you reduce your business energy costs?

Implement smart lighting systems

Investing in intelligent lighting systems is a simple way to save energy. LED lights, for instance, consume less electricity and last longer than traditional incandescent bulbs. Smart lighting systems can also automatically adjust lighting levels, ensuring that no energy is wasted. Sensors can detect when areas are unoccupied and switch off or dim the lights accordingly.

Optimise your HVAC systems

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems are significant energy consumers in the hospitality sector. Simple changes such as cleaning or replacing air filters regularly, scheduling preventive maintenance, and using programmable thermostats can bring about a substantial reduction in energy costs. Advanced HVAC systems that use artificial intelligence can automatically adjust the temperature and airflow, thereby maximising energy efficiency.

Upgrade your equipment

Switching to Energy Star-rated appliances can lead to significant savings.

Train your employees

It’s not just about technology; human behaviour also plays a crucial role in energy consumption. Regularly training your staff on the importance of saving energy and how to do it can have a significant impact. After all, they are the ones who will be interacting with the energy-consuming equipment day in and day out.

Investing in technology

EMMA AI is a platform that uses advanced data analytics to help companies understand their energy consumption patterns and provide simple, but powerful recommendations of how to change. By analysing half-hourly electricity and gas feeds, EMMA AI identifies areas where energy is being wasted and comes up with actionable steps. The platform directly informs on-site Managers and employees how to prevent this waste via simple, human-like automated emails.

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