Our service will help you find a utility supplier to reduce bill prices. This is a great way to make savings, but there are also other ways to complement this and reduce payments even more.
Now more than ever, businesses are trying to be more efficient in their day-to-day running.
This improves the green credentials of businesses and helps to reduce their carbon footprint. This is important as governments are implementing regulations to minimise the harm businesses do to the environment.
It is also important for many customers that want to do business with conscientious companies.
Another great benefit to being more efficient is the money it will help to save. Here are our top tips for banks to become more energy efficient:
Turn Off IT Equipment
Leaving essential IT equipment on standby when not in use may be convenient, but it also wastes energy and money.
The Energy Savings Trust estimates that appliances left in standby mode use between 9% and 16% of the energy they would use when operational.
Modern banking requires the use of computers throughout the day. Ensuring they are switched off at night can make a big difference.
Other machines that aren’t used as much, like copiers, could be switched off during the day as well.
Turn Off Lighting
Lighting any business is essential, especially in branches. However, there will be areas of the bank that are not as busy as others. These can include staff rooms, security rooms, and secure vaults.
Installing motion sensor lighting will ensure lights aren’t left on for too long if a room is empty.
Install Tap Aerators
Tap aerators can be a good way to reduce water wastage. Aerators restrict the flow of water and mix it with air to ensure people still get good water pressure without wastage.
Installing these in public and staff toilets and kitchens can reduce the water bill and help to save money.
Ensure The Building Is Insulated
Insulated buildings will minimise heat loss during the winter. Checking the roof, wall spaces, and windows can make a significant difference.
Installing double glazing will help to retain heat. In some cases, banks are located in historic buildings that may have regulations on alterations. If this is the case speaking with local planning departments can provide solutions.
Install Vestibules
Having a door that opens right into the building means the heat will regularly be lost through it. In a busy setting like a bank, it can pose a real problem. Having a vestibule where there is a space after the first door before a door opens into the premises can help.
As well as minimising heat loss and draughts, a vestibule is also a great security feature. Criminals would have to pass through two doors and a chamber to enter or exit. This can be a deterrent and provide an extra barrier.
Complete Energy Audits
Taking the time to carry out an energy audit can be beneficial for all businesses. An energy audit will look at all the ways utilities are used in a bank or office and explore ways to minimise waste.
This will typically take in all the tips advised above, as well as explore other ways energy could be conserved.
Energy audits can be completed by staff who will be able to identify obvious issues. Alternatively, investing in a professional audit may be beneficial. This is because experienced professionals from the energy sector will conduct them.
Sweep The Building Before Closing
The last thing that can be carried out daily is a sweep of the premises to ensure no lights or machines are left on that don’t need to be.
Banks have strict opening and closing procedures for security reasons. Implementing these checks into already existing procedures shouldn’t take a lot of time or energy.