Wasting electricity for small businesses can be detrimental to its survival

Small businesses are highly dependent on keeping the costs of basic utilities down as far as possible. A large electric bill or an unprecedented increase in energy usage can cripple the business. By being wary of how you use energy and the ways in which you can save money by reducing, possibly one of the biggest expenses, you can increase your profit margin substantially. Reducing costs in electricity for small businesses can have a large impact on both the environment and on the bottom line.

Energy waste is a dirty habit that we need to kick
Creating energy creates pollution therefore wasting energy pumps an unnecessary amount of pollution into the air. The carbon trust has pulled some stats on how wasted energy can be better used.

.  Turn photocopiers off when you leave the office. This can save energy for 1500 copies.
.  Switch the lights off. The energy saved from each office can heat 250 litres of water.
.  Close the windows, especially during winter. The energy that literally goes out the window could have driven a car 35 miles.
.  Maintain your equipment. Compressed air leaks can cost you for each day they are unattended. 

With all of this talk on the carbon trust, carbon emissions and the carbon footprint, who is measuring your carbon footprint anyway and how can a lower emissions rate be beneficial to your business?

Due to global warming and climate change the government has also released an act where by the year 2012 the Carbon Reduction Commitment will become law. Contravening the law will result in penalties. So by reducing your carbon emissions you not only avoid monetary penalties but also reduce your businesses overheads.

Having a green approach can keep you in the good books with your customers. Especially if your customers are other businesses! With this new commitment to saving energy corporations are aware that doing business with companies with a heavy foot in the carbon department can increase their own carbon footprint. When it comes to electricity for small businesses every little bit counts. Making savings on utilities, getting a better ranking with business partners and doing your bit for the environment is tantamount to building a successful infrastructure. Did you know that you are able to measure your own carbon footprint? Contact PCM Switch for an assessment with one of our partners, we are there for you.