Hints & Tips at WorkWe all want to do our bit. Safety, sustainability and energy efficiency are important to us all. Sometimes it’s the little things that can make a big difference, particularly when we act collectively. Here are some top tips to help at work. |
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Thermal or heavy blinds and curtains can help trap heat and reduce draughts. Close them at night to reduce heating bills.
Building Management Systems (BMS) are great for controlling your building systems efficiently, but only if they have been properly set up! Check your system is properly configured.
Insulate hot water pipes along their full length. Don’t waste the energy you have used to heat your hot water.
Insulation prevents heat moving in and out of a building. This makes it even more important for buildings with cooling systems which can benefit in both hot and cold weather.
Draught excluders are a cheap way of cutting out the chill from poorly fitting doors and windows. Most are also easy to fit, a simple DIY task.
When did you last test your carbon monoxide alarm? Make sure it works when you need it by testing it weekly. #TestItTuesday
If your charger has an LED to show it’s in use, it is still using energy until you switch it off at the wall or unplug it.
Use a microwave. Generally a microwave oven is the most efficient way to heat up and cook food.
Hanging out clothes to dry will save you energy and money over using a tumble drier.
Using lids on your pans when cooking will save energy and help heat the contents quicker.
