Tip – measure the power wastage in your office to identify the largest power wasters.#OneWorldChange

If you make a point of visiting your office after hours you may be surprised to see so many computers and monitors left on. This sort of small but cumulative power waste can add up to a large £/$ bill and represent a significant % of your business’ carbon footprint.

Staff awareness campaigns are all well and good but sometimes it is better to take direct action. First, monitor your energy usage to identify where the waste is coming from. Then, install switches that automatically turn the appliance off. There are plenty of energy saving plugs around.

Here are some suggestions for energy monitoring devices and power saving plugs are.

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