It may surprise you how much power your business uses every day. Energy consumption quickly adds up, which means higher utility bills. These can put a dent in your potential profits. Fortunately, there are several ways your business can reduce energy costs and still keep things running smoothly.
Changing the Lights to LEDs
If your workspace still uses incandescent lighting, you may be spending far more than necessary on power bills and maintenance to swap out lightbulbs. It may be time to swap to LED lights, which not only last a lot longer but consume far less energy, lowering the monthly cost of your utility bills. While there’s an initial investment in buying LED bulbs, many companies make their money back in savings within a couple of months, depending on the size of the operation.
Using a Three-Phase Power Supply
Depending on the type of equipment your business uses, you could save money by utilizing a three-phase power supply. There are several notable differences between a single- and three-phase power supply, and a single-phase may be costing your company money on energy costs. A three-phase power system allows you to use twice as much power with minimal increases to your consumption, giving you more in the long run.
Reducing Excess Energy
One of the most practical ways your business can reduce energy costs is to decrease the amount of “phantom power” you use throughout the day. Many electronic devices, from computers to coffee makers, may continue to use power when not in use and drive up your energy costs. Therefore, you may want to consider surge protectors connecting to a single power switch. This will enable you to shut down multiple devices simultaneously. Taking extra care to shut down devices at the end of the business day is a great step in keeping your utility costs low and helps many of your devices run longer.
