Low-cost, high-return energy opportunities

Where to focus first.

No two Western Australian businesses are the same, we recommend an energy audit to understand your unique energy profile.

Many businesses start their energy savings journey by focusing on three areas where there are often opportunities to make low-cost, high-return improvements.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating and cooling can be as much as 50% of a business’ energy use.
  • Simple changes to thermostat settings can reduce costs without compromising comfort.
  • Adjusting the thermostat settings by 1 degree can reduce energy use by 10%.

Lighting

  • Lighting can be up to 40% of energy use.
  • LED globes use up to 75% less energy than halogens and other older technologies. LEDs
    also last up to 25 times longer as well, meaning lower maintenance and replacement costs. 

Office appliances and equipment

  • Office appliances and equipment, where for example, fitting out your premises with products with high Energy Ratings, can significantly reduce energy use.

Horizon Power’s Small Business Energy Hub provides tailored tips and advice, empowering small businesses to manage energy efficiency and costs. Discover more.

Source: www.energy.gov.au

 

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Learn More

Visit energy.gov.au for comprehensive information about energy management for businesses,
including:

  • Heating, cooling and ventilation (HVAC)
    • Methods to reduce demand
    • Optimising existing HVAC systems
    • Upgrading to more efficient HVAC systems
    • Electrification of HVAC systems
    • Indoor air quality and ventilation
    • Case studies
  • Lighting
    • Existing lighting systems
    • LEDs
    • Daylighting
    • Lighting controls and sensors
    • Innovative lighting solutions
  • Equipment guides
    • Refrigeration
    • Compressed air
    • Motors and variable speed drives
    • Process heat and steam
    • Waste heat recovery
    • Renewable energy
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