When electrical office equipment isn’t in use, turn it OFF – Overnight, weekends and holidays.

Includes all monitors, not just the computers itself. A single computer and monitor left on 24 hours a day will cost over £55 per year. Switching it off could reduce this to just over £15 per year as well as increasing the lifespan of the equipment.

Replace existing bulbs with energy efficient ones and turn off lights when possible.

The introduction of energy efficient light bulbs can reduce consumption by up to 20%. Simply switching lights off, or the introduction of timing switches, can make further improvements.

Consistent heating temperatures and closing windows/doors when in use.

Research shows an increase of just 1 degree can increase your heating costs by 8%.

Minimise the need for travel – efficient driving.

With huge developments in communication technology, it’s important to ensure travel is really necessary. Efficient driving on the UK roads can significantly reduce fuel consumption and mileage repayment costs of employees.

Invest in energy efficient equipment

Government schemes exist allowing organisations to purchase energy efficient technologies with a 0% loan.

Please contact Torse for more information.

Build a strategic plan – with testing targets.

It’s important to understand your current situation in terms of energy consumption, where you want to be, and most importantly how you are going to get there.

Spend to save

It’s a false economy to continue using old equipment, instead of paying the upfront costs of new equipment. Outdated equipment uses considerably more energy than newer models, and in the case of plant machinery can impact on productivity by 20% to 30%.

Seek advice.

Torse are able to provide full information regarding how to improve your organisations energy efficiency. Whether it be through simple adjustments to existing practices, or a detailed environmental assessment, contact Torse today.

Employee Mindset.

It important to make your employees aware of the energy they use and possible ways to reduce consumption. Once they further understand, ensure implementation throughout the organisation.

Act Now!

A common response from our existing energy efficiency clients is, “we only wish we’d made these changes earlier”.

The dedication of resources to energy efficiency allows businesses to maximise possible long-term , low-risk savings – improving reputation and placing themselves at the forefront of the low carbon economy.