To save moneyenergy in the company It is one of the biggest challenges for any entrepreneur.
However, the search for savings options can never be limited to the manager, as it must be a purpose for the entire team. To achieve this, each company must have its own containment plan.
Therefore, in this article you will read about:
- What should you do to save energy in the company;
- Strategies that generate savings.
Below, we have put together tips that will help you. Follow along!
Use natural lighting to save energy
To save energy in the company, this is the first step to be taken into consideration. We can say that natural lighting is all lighting that comes from the sun, whether directly or indirectly (when reflected).
The use of natural lighting It is among the main proposals for the global energy economy. It doesn't matter the size of the environment: the lighting provided by nature must be optimized as much as possible.
The preference for larger rooms, with fewer partitions, and layout optimizations, improving the distribution of furniture/machines, can promote air circulation and better use of natural lighting.
Consequently, using fewer luminaires also reduces the need for air conditioning. But, when talking about saving electricity, technologydomusis one of the best options. Domuses are structures on the ceiling or walls that allow light to enter and increase luminosity and thermal comfort in environments.
In addition to being perfect for preventing the entry of heat, the domes made by Grupo MB filter UV rays and diffuse light more widely into the environment, with patented technology.
Find out more: 6 reasons to choose Domus Linealight from Grupo MB.
Calculate Return on Investment (ROI)
By significantly reducing electricity consumption, in addition to requiring less space cooling, domuses become one of the most efficient solutions in terms of Return on Investment (ROI). Check it outhow cCalculate ROI in electricity savings.
How to measure ambient lighting
A NBR 541/82determines the ideal lighting levels for interiors where work or teaching activities are carried out. Therefore, it is important that industries remain in compliance with the regulations, controlling illuminance values in service.
The unit of measurement used to measure ambient lighting is thelux. It refers to the luminous flux present in 1m² of surface. The ideal lux measurement for a room depends on the activity carried out in that room and how long people tend to stay there.
The MB Group carries out these measurements using essential equipment:the lux meter. This device allows you to check the lighting that the system provides to the location and compare results as changes are made.
To learn more about the right lighting levels for your business, readour article.
Review the environment to generate energy savings
The simple act of turning off the lamp in the space that is not being used can be the starting point for saving energy.
Habits like this, simple and efficient, can be adopted in any company and help reduce energy use, such as:
- Paint walls and ceiling in light tones;
- Choose furniture in light tones;
- Observe the arrangement of equipment;
- Review the lighting design to better position the lamps in the production and administration area;
- Use presence sensors.
This way, it is possible to reduce energy consumption in the corporate environment.
Prefer LED lamps
The LED lamp is a game changer in the world of lighting, and offers companies a way of lighting based on:
- Sustainability;
- Durability;
- Economy.
In addition to these factors, LED lamps provide a series of benefits, which justify their use to illuminate all company environments.
They have the lowest energy consumption, in addition to being more efficient when compared to other types of lamps available on the market. This way, in the medium and long term, you will be surprised by the cost-benefit performance to generate energy savings.
Invest in solar energy panels
Although it is still not the cheapest solution, solar energy is becoming an alternative that is increasingly closer to reality. It is one of the energy sources that should ensure supply in the future. With the increase in the number of companies interested in solar energy, the cost of this technology has been decreasing.
Therefore, investing in the installation and maintenance of solar panels is one of the best decisions to focus on savings and sustainability.
Read more: How a Company Can Be Sustainable, and Why It Matters.
Preventative maintenance on machines and equipment is essential to save energy
When a machine is out of adjustment, with dirty ignition and low performance, the electrical energy consumption to keep it running is automatically much higher. Therefore, the consumption rate increases and, as a result, your bill becomes more expensive.
By acting preventively, your machinery will always work as efficiently as possible. Therefore, unnecessary expenses with downtime for unscheduled maintenance will also be avoided.
Read more:10 ways to save energy in the company
Schedule activities outside of peak hours
Knowing how to take advantage of time to carry out the company's tasks and activities, during the normal working day, is another point to save energy, precisely by taking advantage of natural lighting.
Therefore, avoid overloading the production line during peak energy consumption times, or other sectors of the company, between 5pm and 10pm – during this period the energy demand is much higher.
Therefore, to meet demand, more energy needs to be generated at the same time, which ends up making it more expensive.
Read more: 6 secrets to saving energy in industrial lighting
Make employees aware of how to save energy
What's the point of investing in a large energy efficiency project if employees are not in tune with the company's objective?
We know that changing habits is not always an easy task.
But, when considering the probability of future shortages, it is very important to encourage intelligent and responsible energy consumption from the factory floor, guiding the work team to use equipment in a sustainable way.conscious.
So, some good practice actions can be of great help, especially with attitudes that promote energy saving:
- Organize periodic meetings to discuss reduction targets, reporting on the evolution of indicators;
- Promote internal campaigns on the topic, with the help of banners, e-mail, posters, etc.;
- Creation of a committeereduction of energy consumption;
- Healthy competitions about conscious consumption between different sectors of the company.
In other words, actions like these can contribute to savings on electricity bills and change the way consumption is carried out.
Read more: Ideas for saving energy in the company
To save energy, rely on natural ventilation
Refreshing an environment can be costly, especially when using known traditional methods, such as:
- Fans;
- Air conditioning;
- Forced exhaust system;
- Among others.
Natural ventilation consists of air circulation inside buildings, without any type of mechanical induction, that is, without the expenditure of electrical energy.
In industry, this ventilation can be done in an optimized way, using industrial shutters and lanterns. In addition to maintaining a pleasant work environment, these solutions:
- They guarantee greater air quality and thermal comfort;
- Reduce or eliminate the need for air conditioning;
- Enable ventilation control;
- Increase productivity;
- Raise the level of satisfaction;
- Eliminate unhealthy substances from the air;
- Reduce virus contamination;
- Protect the health of employees.
Invest in thermal insulation
The thermal insulation of the walls and the reinforcement in the thickness of the glass in the factory windows have a positive influence on protecting environments from excessive heat and cold. They prevent energy loss between the space and the production line equipment.
Some of the advantages of thermal insulation are:
- Reduce electricity costs by up to 50%;
- Raise the level of comfort;
- Protect furniture and electronic devices from high temperatures;
- Reduce the use of air conditioning and heaters;
- Help prevent overloading of electrical distribution networks.
Read more: Industrial ventilation without fans or exhaust fans
Look for qualified professionals
This is an essential option to save energy and, consequently, reduce expenses.
Through consultancy from specialized companies, it will be possible to identify leaks, flows, consumption peaks, and other negative points in the electrical project. And thus modify or develop new alternatives for the company.
Count on Grupo MB to offer concrete solutions and make the most of natural lighting and ventilation, with an attitude and commitment to saving energy in the company.
