Conserving energy

Energy is an increasingly- expensive resource and one that always deserves the utmost attention in terms of conservation. You can start making savings straight away through some low-cost improvements - take a look at some of the Top Tips using the link below.

You will save more money by taking a more systematic approach using the assessment tools (EPI and Energy Map) below or by registering on the SEAI website as a SME to receive SEAI's 3 month energy assistance programme (or if your energy bill is over 1million Euro register with SEAI as 'Large Energy User' for focussed advice) and through a site visit from Green Business

• Download the EPI spreadsheet (XLS format) (supplied by Limerick and Clare Energy Agency)
• Link to SEAI's energy assessment tool (Energy Map) [External website]

Reasons to conserve energy:

• It saves money.
• It improves reputation.
• It praotects our shared environment, and feels good.
• It is easy to get started.

Green Business can help you on the road to conserving energy.

Case study:
Wexford Opera House
Wexford Opera House is a modern, recently built building opened in 2008. A Greenbusiness site visit identified a number of potential savings including saving 16,000kWh per annum by adjusting external lights timer, fitting zone lighting sensors / switches and changing incandescent lamps in chorus rooms to more efficient CFLs.  Read this case study in full »

Energy facts and figures

• A computer monitor left on standby consumes €19 of electricity per year
• On average it takes over ten tonnes of resources to produce 1 tonne of product!
• A systematic resource efficiency programme can save up to 1% of turnover!