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12 ways to save 能源 at work
With rising costs and environmental concerns to consider, there has never been a better time to reduce your 工作场所 能源 expenditure.
If you have flown at night, you will have seen the cities below lit up like Christmas trees. 这是一个壮观的景象. On the other hand, it is also a stark reminder of just how power-hungry the modern world has become. We consume unprecedented levels of 能源 to heat our offices, 照亮我们的街道, and live our 科技nology focused lives.
It is widely accepted that the era of wasteful 能源 use must end 这是紧急的事情. If business leaders need convincing, there are at least two good reasons for businesses to reduce their 能源 use.
Why you should reduce your 能源 output
The first reason is to save costs. 2022 has been characterised by alarming rises in the cost of 能源. Rising consumer prices reflect record wholesale prices. If gas prices rise, electricity prices typically climb too.
第二个原因是 保护环境. Non-renewable fossil fuels remain a major source of 能源 while simultaneously being the largest single source of CO2 emissions. In 2018, a colossal 89% of global carbon dioxide emissions were traceable back to fossil fuel use.
Coal is the biggest offender. Climate scientists calculate that almost a third of the average rise in global temperatures in recent decades can be attributed to the burning of coal: more than any other single source.
It makes sound business sense to make sure your business is 能源 efficient. Here are some simple but effective tips for saving 能源 in the 工作场所.
How can you reduce your 能源 usage?
Reducing the amount of 能源 used by your business is a multifaceted undertaking. There is no one-stop solution, but initiatives can touch on many different areas of the business and combine to reduce 能源 consumption and waste.
1. 进行能源审计
First get a picture of your 能源 usage. Conduct a detailed 能源 audit to establish just how much 能源 your company is using and potentially wasting. By identifying inefficient areas across your buildings’ portfolio you can see what needs improving, 或者进一步调查, and set smart goals for what you can improve on.
As part of an Energy Performance Contract with a major mobile service provider, Mitie audited more than 90 buildings across the client’s business. The process included a systematic walkaround, combined with data-driven analytics, to identify and prioritise 能源-saving opportunities and inform the decision-making process around carbon reduction goals. We helped the client reduce its carbon footprint and save 100 gigawatt hours of 能源 over three years.
2. 安装太阳能电池板
Solar panels are a commercially viable source of completely renewable, environmentally friendly 能源. You may even be able to sell 能源 back to the grid.
Mitie’s team worked with Essex County Council to manage the installation of solar panels on the roofs of 15 schools in their area. As a result, they significantly reduced their 能源 costs. 也, 面板产生700,000 kWh of renewable 能源 each year and save £115k and 180 tonnes of CO2 annually.
3. Help colleagues adapt their commute
Explore alternative methods of getting to and from work. Apart from encouraging greater use of public transport with interest-free season ticket loans, employees may be interested in cycling to work if they have access to bicycle purchase loans, secure cycle parking and shower facilities when they arrive. 那些需要开车的人, may be happy to share journeys through a formal company car share scheme – especially if it comes with preferential parking.
4. Switch to an electric vehicle fleet
Ditch the fossil fuels, follow Mitie’s example and switch to a fleet of electric vehicles (EVs). 我们的 fleet of more than 2,000 EVs is believed to be the largest in the UK. 我们达到了目标, of converting 30% of our vehicle fleet to EVs, in January 2022 – three months ahead of schedule. We are well on track to hit our target of a fully electric vehicle fleet by 2025.
Not only are EVs more attractive for the bottom line, 还有环境, 它们运行起来更便宜, 和维护, 而不是其他选择. According to a Zap-Map study, there are more EV chargers than petrol stations in the UK. Your EV fleet will help reduce your carbon footprint, get your business to net zero faster, and could save money in the long run.
5. 去无纸化
The traditional office was filled with paper – stuffed drawers, 摇摇欲坠的货架上, 鼓鼓囊囊的文件柜. All that paper took 能源 to produce and will take 能源 to dispose of. You can save some of that 能源, and become more efficient, by going as paperless as possible.
6. Fill the office with green plants
构成的植物 室内活墙 help to improve indoor air quality by removing toxins from the air and absorbing CO2. As well as looking good, they also reduce the need for 能源 zapping air conditioning.
7. Keep building services in top condition
Clogged filters in air cooling units can reduce effectiveness and increase 能源 usage. Remote monitoring and digital maintenance make it easier to routinely check assets and make sure that potential issues are spotted, 和固定, before they become an issue.
8. 消除热损失
Heat is 能源 and every joule that escapes through poor insulation, open doors and draughty windows, 要花钱的. Fixing these issues is a quick win.
9. 切换到LED照明
LED lights are more 能源 efficient than traditional bulbs and generate less heat. They do not add as much to the room temperature, so reduce the need for air cooling.
10. Use motion sensors in workspaces
Motion sensors turn on the lights in particular areas when they 检测运动 and turn them off after periods of inactivity. This avoids the need to keep areas like warehouses, 厕所和会议室, lit for no reason and saves 能源.
11. Use the power saving mode and turn off unused devices
It is easy to leave things running but unused devices still use power. Equipment like displays and video conferencing screens, 不需要一直开着, 不使用时, 所以关掉它们…或者, 更好的是. unplug them until you need them. 如果有帮助的话, set power saving options as the default on equipment and then you won’t even have to think about it.
12. 向能源专家咨询
It can be hard to establish the combination of 能源-saving solutions that will be most effective. An expert can point you in the right direction and assist in setting priorities.
How can Mitie help your business reduce your 能源 usage and costs?
Mitie is a leading UK FM specialist with an inhouse team of 能源 specialists. In 2022 alone, we have conducted more than 3000 能源 audits for public and private sector clients. 我们的 能源 team can provide your business with invaluable guidance on 能源减少 技术, 脱碳 strategies and achieving your net zero targets.
We can help your business adopt more sustainable practices, reduce its carbon footprint, and protect the environment. It is all part of our transformational 澳博官方网站科学®提供. 问现在 to see how Mitie can support your company’s 能源 saving strategy.
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