A small business with average operating costs, operating hours and energy demand can expect to cut its energy costs by about 35 percent through this energy efficient step. Step 2 - Insulate water pipes. Insulated pipes in unconditioned areas can greatly reduce the rate of heat loss from the building-saving energy and money. During severe winters, pipes that are insulated will not freeze and burst, preventing even further damage caused by water. Step 3 - Purchase an efficient refrigerator.
Refrigerators can be huge consumers of energy.
Energy-efficient models utilize better insulation and save energy. In case of power outages due to severe weather, food-perishing losses and costs are lower with efficient refrigerators than ordinary models. Step 4 - Use natural light to light your space. Daylighting, the use of natural light, lessens the need for artificial lighting, which lowers energy costs. Step 5 - Amortize office equipment costs through energy efficiency.