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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Using lids on your pans when cooking will save energy and help heat the contents quicker.
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.
When did you last test your carbon monoxide alarm? Make sure it works when you need it by testing it weekly. #TestItTuesday
Still using tungsten, halogen or fluorescent bulbs? Changing to LED lighting can save energy and money.
Only fill your kettle with the water you need. You will save both water and energy.
Litter belongs in bins! Stuffing litter behind radiators not only prevents them working efficiently but can also be a fire risk.
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.
Electric storage hot water units use energy all the time they are switched on. Consider fitting them with time switches so they are only working when they are needed.
Are your heating costs literally going through the roof? Check to ensure you have 250-270 mm of loose roll loft insulation and top up if necessary.
Fitting a new insulating jacket to a bare hot water tank can save over £100 per year. Costing just a few pounds, the investment can pay itself off in a few months.
