How to be energy efficient
Every business can use energy more efficiently. In this section you will find help through the use of energy management tools and information on the appropriate use of equipment.
Information and tools
Find out more about the information and tools you need for your operation, whether you are working for:
You can become more energy efficient when you're making day-to-day decisions about your operations such as:
We can help you examine your energy spend and manage your energy use as efficiently as possible. We offer:
- Energy Leader - an interactive tool that will guide and support businesses making decisions regarding energy management.
- A hands-on free downloadable guide to managing energy for profit - Energy Management Programme Guide - Part 1 (PDF 61kb) and Energy Management Programme Guide - Part 2 (PDF 106kb)
- Financial help with energy audits and investments in technology
- One-to-one account manager support if you spend more than $250,000 a year on energy and are in a priority sector
- Case studies that showcase examples of how businesses have successfully reduced costs and improved productivity
- A resource centre with guides to provide you with technical information you need on energy efficient technologies and design
- Ideas and approaches for getting staff on board.
Keys to success
To successfully reduce costs and improve productivity through an energy efficiency programme, you'll need:
- Management commitment to the programme and its objectives
- Programmes that set targets, measure progress and celebrate success
- Resources aligned with the programme - prioritised and provided where needed
- Committed multidisciplinary teams working on identifying and developing opportunities
- Support from skilled engineering expertise in the development of solutions.
More information
To find out more about creating and implementing your own energy efficiency programme, contact us on 0800 358 676 or email us.
