Operating equipment

You can make substantial energy savings by operating your business equipment in the most energy efficient manner.

Pumps and fans used in industrial applications have the potential for energy savings of 40% and 20% respectively ^[1].

In the commercial sector, the largest potential for energy savings is from indoor lighting (up to 49%) and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) (20%) ^[1].

It's relatively easy to ensure your business's equipment is as efficient and effective as possible. There are many no-cost or low-cost actions you can take to manage your equipment.

Find out more about effiency in: 

• Compressed air
• Electric motors
• Heat recovery
• Lighting
• Office equipment
• Refrigeration
• Plant management. 

Other ways to improve your energy efficiency include:

• Establishing energy management objectives and processes.  This includes understanding how to get the most from an energy audit.
• Getting your staff on board
• Managing vehicles
• Managing energy use at your business premises
• Generating and using renewable energy.

More information

• Switch Off, Better Off - This provides stickers and posters for you to use in reminding staff to turn off un-needed lights, appliances, machinery and vehicles.

Notes

^[1] KEMA, NZ Electric Energy-Efficiency Potential Study, Volume 1