Implementing efficient energy practices is a sustainable initiative ensuring your business operates effectively, efficiently and productively whilst engaging ethically and responsibly with environmental issues.
Workplaces that have improved their energy efficiency report a lift in productivity, boosted morale and valuable recognition from consumers and clients for going green.
9 Easy ways to make a difference
- Buy electricity through an approved GreenPower program – ask your current supplier to include GreenPower sources with your current energy contract
- Power your events with GreenPower – you will reduce greenhouse pollution and you can use this to promote your company's image
- Switch appliances off at the power point, instead of leaving them on "stand-by" when you leave for the day
- Buy office products such as computers, fax machines and photocopiers with an ENERGY STAR label, and make sure their ENERGY STAR power management feature is switched on
- Consider energy use when you're choosing equipment – portable computers use less energy than desktop models, and most ink jet printers use less energy per page than laser printers
- Check whether building systems and plant can perform more efficiently by being fine-tuned to real demands
- Use less hot water, and turn the hot water system off if it's not needed for extended periods of time
- Check you're not over cooling – 1°C difference in temperature between indoors and outdoors adds 10% to your energy costs and greenhouse emissions
- Install energy-efficient lighting and turn off lights when you leave an area
Source: Office of Environment and Heritage, State of NSW