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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Thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) only limit the maximum temperature areas reach. It is a common misconception that they change how quickly an area heats up. Don’t turn them up thinking the room will heat up quicker.
Insulate hot water pipes along their full length. Don’t waste the energy you have used to heat your hot water.
Use the sun to reduce your heating bills. Leave internal doors open to rooms which trap the sun so the heat can spread to other areas.
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.
Cavity wall insulation can help prevent heat loss through your walls. Consider getting this retro-fitted if you still have uninsulated walls.
Boiling food on the hob? Only use the water you need to save energy.
Only fill your kettle with the water you need. You will save both water and energy.
Check the programmer on your heating and hot water to make sure the timings match your needs. If you don’t have a seven-day programmer fitted consider getting one.
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.
Still using tungsten, halogen or fluorescent bulbs? Changing to LED lighting can save energy and money.
