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Energy saving tips

Here are some tips to help you better understand how you use energy, how you could reduce energy waste and how to get the most out of the energy you’re using.   

Managing your energy use

Understand what makes up your bill

If you're looking for ways to reduce your energy costs, learning more about your electricity bill is a great starting point. Check out our guide for what’s behind the charges you might see on your bill.

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Keep track of your usage

Download your energy consumption data and keep track of your daily and hourly energy use. You can also see a prediction of how much your next bill is likely to be, based on how you’re using energy.  

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Book an energy audit

A professional auditor will help analyse how and when your business uses energy. They can identify opportunities to be more energy efficient, reduce waste and suggest areas for future investment that will save you money. 

Visit energy.gov.au

Consider a regular payment schedule

It’s normal for your energy bills to have highs and lows. Take a look at our direct debit options and consider whether a regular payment schedule could suit your business.

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Tips to reduce your energy consumption

With so many costs to juggle in your business, every action you take to reduce your energy use could make a difference to your bottom line.

Set your air-con no lower than 21 to 24 degrees

You could reduce your energy costs by setting your air-con to the recommended temperature: That’s 21 to 24°C in summer, depending on where you live.

 

Each degree lower (in summer) or higher (in winter) can increase your power bill by 10%

To get the most out of the energy you're using, we recommend:
  • Keep your air-con set at the recommended temperature. You could consider installing programmable thermostats to help manage this.
  • Consider installing fans so your air-con doesn't have to work as hard. The air flow created by a fan can feel like the equivalent of reducing your temperature by around 3°C - but fans use less energy and are cheaper to run.
  • Clean the filter on your air-con regularly to keep it running as efficiently as possible.
  • Make sure your rooms, windows, heating and cooling ducts, and equipment such as ovens and fridges, are all sealed properly to keep cool or warm air in.

You could lower your lighting costs by up to 75%...

...by switching to LED lightbulbs. LED globes are more energy efficient and they produce less heat. Switch off when you don’t need the lights on and look into installing lighting controls such as motion sensors and timers at your premises.

And remember to:
  • Clean and service your equipment regularly keep them running efficiently.
  • Switch your appliances off at the wall when they're not in use, to avoid paying for standby power.
  • Set your computers and other devices to hibernate when you’re not using them and power them down at the end of the day.
  • Get your team involved at your next team meeting to help identify areas where energy can be saved.

Consider investing in energy efficient equipment

The more energy efficient an appliance or piece of equipment is, the less energy it uses to operate. While there's a greater upfront cost, newer models and technology may offer more energy saving features (like timers and hibernate modes), further helping to reduce your energy use.

Visit energyrating.gov.au for more information.

Learn more about how to lower your energy costs

Visit Energy Policy WA for more tips to help your business save energy and manage your usage.

The Small Business Development Corporation has a network of local business advisers throughout WA that can provide practical support and resources to help you create a sustainable small business.

Browse energy.gov.au for energy efficiency training, grants, tax incentives and business support programs.

*Savings and figures should be used as a guide only. Always consider the energy star rating when purchasing new appliances. For more information, visit the WA Government household and business energy tips, www.energyrating.gov.au and  www.yourhome.gov.au/energy.

Switching to renewables

Solar requires a significant upfront investment, but it could be a great way to offset your energy costs and help the environment. 

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