An energy efficient office space is the dream for a small business owner. You’ll have a bona fide green space to work out of, which can attract a lot of top talent your way and help appeal to new customers! 

But the biggest benefit of having an energy efficient office, especially when you’re just starting out? The bills tend to be much lower! Utility bills can be killer when you’ve got so many other things to pay for, and not much in the way of profit to keep the pot topped up. 

That’s why we’ve got the secrets you need to know listed down below. Your office can be made ten times more energy efficient with a few changes to your structure, equipment, and even just the bulbs you use! 

Turn the Lights Off

Sounds obvious, right? But when you’re in the workplace, it’s blazing day light outside, and somehow the office strip lighting has still been flicked on by someone, it’s just a waste of energy. If light levels are normal and there isn’t a dark corner of the office in sight, head over to the switch and turn them off again. 

You may also want to think about buying motion sensors for the lighting in your office. Motion sensors make sure the lights only stay on when someone is in the room, and that can save hundreds over the course of the year. Remember, it’s not good to come into work the next day and find that no one switched them off before locking up last night! 

Invest in a New Roof

Your office’s roof might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of energy efficiency. You’re more likely to think about the doors and windows, making sure the walls are properly insulated, checking for air leaks etc. And you’d be right to prioritize those things too!

But the roof is the one place that both battles the worst of the external elements AND keeps your office temperate throughout the day. So keeping it in good condition is one thing, but replacing it for a roof made of a resistant, heat-proof material is an amazing bill-saving move! 

Get yourself a contractor like TPO Roofing, and don’t worry too much about using up a good portion of your budget. You’re going to save a lot of money on your heating over the next 12 to 18 months, and you’ll have a lot of time for that budget to resettle! 

Double Check Your Break Room Appliances

You need to know they have a high energy efficiency rating, and you can check that by looking up the make and model (if you’ve lost the leaflet). 

And if that coffee machine is being used 24 times a day and it’s sucking up more power than its worth, you’re going to want to replace it! 

Worried about your office bills? Keep your business utility prices low by investing in the energy efficiency secrets above.