Heating
Other than cooking, central heating systems in restaurants account for most of the gas usage. So, proper management of the heating in your restaurant is one of the best ways to make energy savings.
Avoid adjusting the temperature in your restaurant throughout the day. Instead, you should try and maintain a consistent temperature. Keeping the temperature constant is far more energy efficient than regularly changing it.
You should also consider using timed thermostats in your restaurant. This will mean you have greater control over the heating schedule, and your energy wastage will be reduced. If your restaurant uses air conditioning, you can also use timers for these units.
Lighting
A great way of reducing your business electricity costs is to replace any standard lightbulbs with CFL lightbulbs. These bulbs use up to 75% less electricity than standard bulbs do. This will translate to big savings on your electricity bills.
Installing occupancy sensors in your restaurant could also bring down your electricity consumption by 30% to 50%. These will detect when a room is unoccupied and turn the lights off automatically. They’re best suited to rooms like storerooms, toilets, cellars, and function rooms.
Water
Water usage in restaurants is particularly high. This isn’t surprising considering the number of dishes that need to be washed each day. Fortunately, there are several simple ways to reduce your water usage and save money on your bills.
One thing to consider is adding flow regulators to the taps in your restaurant. This will reduce the amount of water that your taps use when they’re turned on. It reduces overall consumption and leads to reduced bills.
Another tip is to convert your toilets into low-flush basins. This can be achieved without any extra costs. To do it, simply place a heavy object like a brick into the cistern. This causes water to be displaced and reduces the amount of water needed for each flush.