When working in an office, a warehouse, or even at home, there are large amounts of machines and tools being used, most of which will require electricity to run.  While occasionally, they are being used in an efficient manner, the majority of the time, machinery is being used inefficiently and in many cases when it is not even needed.  This includes amongst other things, leaving computers on over nights and weekends or running more machines than are required.  This can be responsible for a massive amount of wasted energy, increased costs and emissions.  By making relevant adjustments and most of all by educating staff/friends as to the benefits of energy saving, it is possible to significantly reduce costs.  A recent study by the Carbon Trust indicates that a 20% reduction in energy use is equivalent to the bottom line benefit of a 5% increase in sales.

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