January 2022
This month it is time to talk about electricity usage. We might not be aware of what appliances or habits of ours contribute to our usage and to those pesky, high bills.
MONITOR YOUR ELECTRICITY USAGE
For monitoring and measuring your energy usage, you could install meters (or have them installed). Then you can see the appliances that use the most energy and switch to more energy-efficient ones or just use them less.
Check with your energy provider if they offer renewable energy (in NZ most of them provide that)
Reduce the time your artificial light is turned on, rather use natural daylight, by keeping curtains, drapes, shades, blinds open during the day.
Don’t overheat your office (but don’t let it cool down too much, that’s unhealthy!_
Reduce the brightness of your computer screen. This can save up to 20% of the monitor’s energy.
Turn off your appliances at the end of your day, which includes printers, computers, and the switch on the wall. It’s unbelievable how much energy you could save over time.
LED lightbulbs are more expensive, but they last much longer and are more energy-efficient. Give it a try!
Being sustainable in your business is becoming the standard these days, and that is good! It is not something “nice to do”, but it is necessary; it can boost your brand, attract customers and staff, even investors, while at the same time reducing your overall costs and therefore increasing profitability.
It demonstrates leadership, ethical leadership, and that is what we need!
