A Guide to Saving Energy This Winter

As temperatures drop and the sun sets earlier, business’ energy usage tends to rise. This increase in energy consumption can cause your business to spend more money in the winter months. However, there are some tried and true methods for saving energy in the winter. Keep reading to learn our top tips!

Plan Ahead and Prepare

Proper planning before it gets too cold can help get your winter off to an efficient start. It’s essential to find and seal any leaks that may be letting in cold air, causing your heating system to run less efficiently. Check for and seal any air leaks around utility cut-through for pipes, in any unfinished spaces, and around recessed lights in insulated ceilings. If you notice air leaks around any external-facing doors or windows, caulking or weather-stripping around these doors and windows can make a huge difference in your winter energy-saving efforts.

Don’t neglect scheduled maintenance on your business’ electrical and heating systems. Preparing your electrical system for winter can protect your business from experiencing costly outages during winter storms. Plus, ensuring that your heating system runs at its most efficient levels will help save on energy costs as temperatures drop and your heating system is being employed more regularly.

Adjust Heat Settings

While operating your business during the winter, set your heater to run as low as is comfortable. If your business experiences a lot of traffic in its physical location, account for extra heat from visitors and customers, and adjust heat settings accordingly. In addition, take advantage of the warmth offered by the sun. Draw any blinds or curtains during the day to allow the sun to naturally heat your space, thus saving energy needed to run a heating system. However, if a window is drafty even after sealing it, putting up a cover could be more beneficial to saving energy than leaving it open to utilize the sun’s heat.

Whenever the building is unoccupied during nights or days off, make sure the heat is turned down. Forgetting to adjust the heat when no one is operating in the space can add up to be a massive waste of energy and money.

Invest in Energy-Efficient Alternatives

As the sun sets earlier in the day, businesses reliance on artificial lighting increases. Consider switching lights to more efficient options, such as LEDs. If your facility gets festive for the holidays, consider investing in LED holiday lights and decorations, as this will save on the energy needed to power your holiday cheer. Additionally, don’t forget to switch lights off when your space is unoccupied or take advantage of self-timing systems.

Save Energy This Winter with Synergy Electric

Following these tips for saving energy this winter can help skirt any unnecessary spikes in energy usage and spending. Keep your business warm this winter without sacrificing efficiency.

For more information and expert guidance on all of your commercial energy needs, contact Synergy Electric or call us at (862)-251-7280 today. Our team of professional electrical contractors will be happy to help you save this winter!