Back to Step 12: Reduce Energy Equipment Costs

Switch off and save

At the end of the working day, many businesses leave on equipment such as photocopiers, computers, printers, water-coolers,[…]

Back to Step 12: Reduce Energy Equipment Costs

Reorganise the placement of your equipment

Sometimes, equipment is placed in an area that makes it use more energy than necessary: Printers,[…]

Back to Step 12: Reduce Energy Equipment Costs

Use your equipment more efficiently

Doing lots of small photocopying jobs throughout the day is not energy efficient. From a money-saving perspective,[…]

Back to Step 12: Reduce Energy Equipment Costs

Hand dryers or paper towels?

Every business has restrooms for employees. A key issue that many companies wrestle with is whether they[…]

Back to Step 12: Reduce Energy Equipment Costs

Save power with your smartphone

It’s bad for business when you’re out and about and your phone battery dies. To make your[…]

Back to Step 12: Reduce Energy Equipment Costs

Be efficient with battery-charged equipment

Business people in Australia use rechargeable batteries every day. It’s what keeps our mobile phones, portable phones,[…]

Back to Step 12: Reduce Energy Equipment Costs

Do you really need new equipment?

When you feel it’s time to purchase new equipment, ask yourself the following questions: Can your[…]

Back to Step 12: Reduce Energy Equipment Costs

How to work out the running costs of equipment you buy

Many small businesses buy cheap equipment as the upfront cost is[…]

Back to Step 12: Reduce Energy Equipment Costs

How the ‘Energy Rating’ label can save you money

You’ll find an ‘Energy Rating’ label on every TV, computer monitor, air conditioner,[…]

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More stars equals more savings

When buying new equipment, you need to know how many rating stars are used on each type:[…]