Has the energy consumption in your office changed abruptly? Has your bill spiked, but you haven't added any new appliances or increased your consumption? If so, it is essential to find out the cause of the increased usage so that you can come up with ways to manage it and restore normalcy in your office.
In most cases, an abrupt spike in your energy bills with no changes in consumption could be an indication that there is a problem in your business. Failure to address the problem will lead to significant annual losses in power bills. Contact a commercial electrician to determine if any of the following issues is the cause of the increased electricity consumption in your office.
Inefficient electrical appliances
Inefficient electrical appliances are the first culprits of energy loss in every business establishment. An old refrigerator or microwave in the kitchen or an old water heater could be consuming many kilowatts of electricity every day. As these units grow old, they become more inefficient, and that's when you will notice the significant increase in energy consumption. Inspect the electrical equipment in your office, and if there are any old models, replace them with newer, more energy efficient ones. Today's appliances are designed with energy efficiency in mind, and they can cut down on power costs and generate annual savings.
Inclement weather conditions
Weather changes can also cause a difference in your office's electrical consumption. For example, if you are open during the cold winter months, the heating systems will have to work overtime to ensure that the indoor environment is warm and comfortable. Workers may be using appliances such as the electric jug or coffee maker more times in a day to fix a hot drink. All these changes are bound to increase energy usage. Since the comfort is necessary, there is little you can do to save money. However, you can consider insulating the office to prevent the loss of heated air into the atmosphere.
Negligence in the office
Saving energy in an office setup requires everyone to be proactive about making sure that they don't contribute to wastage. This includes making sure that they switch off bulbs, not leaving equipment in standby mode, closing hot water faucets after use and heating food at once in the microwave. So, if your employees exercise negligence, you will suffer by paying more for electricity. Sensitize them about the effects of wasting energy and instill the power saving culture in the office.
Sometimes, the spike in your bill could be as a result of faulty electrical components. Contact a commercial electrician so that they can carry out an electrical audit and recommend necessary changes to save energy.
Share26 April 2018
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