The manufacturing sector is a major user of gas and electricity. The current energy crisis has hit manufacturers especially hard. Many businesses have gone out of business owing to the rising energy costs.
Add to that the uncertain import supply and manufacturers are in a fix. Although the market is not in our control, there are some things we can do to keep energy costs down.
In this post, we share some of our top energy saving tips.
Shut down equipment when not in use
Do you have in place a defined process for powering down equipment and machinery that are not in use? What about turning off lights?
By turning off machinery when not in use, you can expect to reduce your energy bill considerably. Moreover, this will also help reduce wear and tear.
Turning off lights can be tricky if employees are moving about the site round the clock. The best way to tackle this is to install automated lighting. Motion-sensitive lighting is another solution.