How to reduce energy in your business
1. Learn from businesses like yours
It’s always good to seek advice and knowledge from similar businesses and industry groups.
We’ve work with business owners from varying industries, to lower their energy consumption and, in turn, saved money.
Read about businesses who have reduced their energy costs >
2. Switch energy providers
Some providers offer energy plans that support renewable energy.
Although these plans can cost more, they reduce your greenhouse gas emissions and support the renewable energy industry. This will drive down prices in the future.
Understand your bill to get a better rate >
3. Measure and monitor your current use
Understand where you’re using energy in your business so you know how to take action.
Measure your energy use >
4. Ways to reduce your energy use
Every business is unique. Find ways to reduce your energy use based on the way your business operates.
Industry-specific efficiency
Equipment efficiency
Building efficiency
Get recommendations using our tool
We created a tool to take the guess work out of finding the:
- right energy upgrade opportunity
- relevant funding options for your business.
Use the energy upgrades tool >
5. Get an energy audit
If you need to build a business case to get energy efficiency prioritised in your business, it’s worth investing in an energy audit.
An energy audit will provide you with a report identifying where your business can be more efficient and your biggest opportunities to save energy.
Find an energy auditor for your business >
6. Get finance for an energy upgrade project
There are a range of finance options to help pay for energy-saving equipment without the upfront capital.
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