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Saving energy at work

10 easy ways you can save energy (and money) at work

Energy prices are rising, but it can be cheap and easy to reduce your power use at your workplace or business and save money on your electricity bills.

Simple power saving tips

1. Switch off computers and monitors and electrical equipment at night
2. Switch off lights in areas when not in use
3. Increase the temperature setting when cooling your space
4. Fix leaks in compressed air systems
5. Use variable speed drive to control air conditioner fans
6. Switch to energy efficient lighting
7. Replace air conditioning units more than 10 years old
8. Install smart building controls to automatically switch off lights and air-conditioning

Learn more

• Check out our resources and blogs about energy and solar at Second Nature
• Renewable energy for your business
• Council projects to reduce energy use
• Email us or phone 9083 8000.