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Technology upgrades and retrofits will save you money on energy and cut costs on maintenance. But technology alone will not take your company to its full efficiency potential. For that, you need to engage employees (and in some cases, customers and suppliers). They know your operations and will find ongoing opportunities for conservation – while ensuring that improvements you do make are maintained and enhanced over time.

Energy efficiency is part of a process of continuous improvement and a shift towards sustainable business. Establishing a conservation culture is good for your bottom line, improves recruitment and retention, and can boost productivity and employee morale.

Form a Green Team
An employee-run green committee helps inspire and encourage colleagues to make sound environmental choices in every facet of their working lives.
Develop a Plan with Staff
Developing an energy conservation plan that engages your employees is the most important action you can take to save energy and money. This is the foundation for planning and implementing other changes in your business.
Hire an Energy Manager
Business owners and building managers may recognize energy-saving opportunities in their facilities but often lack the time or the skills needed to deliver on them. The solution for an ever-growing number of organizations is to hire an energy manager.
Implement an employee energy conservation awareness program
Engaging your employees in energy conservation and changing workplace behaviour are the most important steps you can take to enhance efficiency and save costs.

Last Modified: Sep 3, 2010

 

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