There’s no doubt about it; an office can use up a lot of energy, especially when it’s being run the entire week. In fact, it is just now that people are starting to realize the sheer amount of energy required within these spaces. Some of that concern comes from the need to protect the environment, while others are just tired of seeing such high utility bills each month. Thus the following includes a few ways you can manage your electrical use without having to limit outlets.
Have Your Wiring Inspected
If your office is located within an older home or building, it’s likely that the wiring is old as well. Old wiring can cause a lot of problems for occupants. Everything from being a fire risk to potentially using more energy than you need can happen, especially if you have dead outlets or frayed wires. That is why it is highly recommended to bring in an electrician to inspect the condition of your wiring. While modern wires can last over 60 years, older wires, especially when exposed to pests, may need replacing much sooner.
Switch to Energy-Efficient Devices
There’s no going around it; an office space needs electrical devices such as printers, scanners, and computers to run properly. Although some may suggest simply unplugging devices that are not in constant use, it’s not likely that most people are going to follow that recommendation. That is why the government has recommended people opt-in for energy-efficient devices that may remain plugged but won’t run up their energy bill each month.
Switch to Motion/Occupancy-Sensor Lights
If you are working from within a commercial office space, you may have noticed that you leave your office lights on throughout the day, and that’s understandable as most people are not going to take the time to turn things off as they come in and out. However, keeping your lights on the whole day can use up a lot of energy. That is why government officials and energy experts recommend that motion sensors, aka occupancy sensor lights, are installed. These sensors allow your lights to turn off when there has not been any movement within the office, thus saving you money without you having to do a thing.
As you can see from the list of suggestions above, there are many ways that your office can waste energy each and every month. Fortunately, there are also several ways you can manage your electrical use and stop paying so much each. Therefore, it is highly recommended to begin making those changes as soon as possible into your particular office space.
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