Energy prices have increased at an alarming rate, and interest in environmental responsibility is at an all time high. Many organizations are looking for ways to conserve energy, reduce carbon emissions, and save on overall utility costs.
While total energy management is very complex, there are some relatively simple strategies that can reduce your company’s energy consumption, lower costs, and advance your conservation goals.
Methods of Energy Conservation
Energy conservation techniques that can help to reduce overall carbon footprint and save money in the long run.
1. Building Energy Management System (BEMS):- It is a building management system or a building energy management system (BEMS) is a computer based system to efficiently manage and control building services such as heating, cooling, and lighting. They can also be combined with the functioning of other services such as security systems. As our college has a large number of departments spread across various buildings. It is difficult to individually manage each of these, to suit their specific requirements. A building management system can efficiently manage the building services in each of these through a central control point.
2.Install CFL Lights: Try replacing incandescent bulbs in your home with CFL bulbs. CFL bulbs cost more upfront but last 12 times longer than regular incandescent bulbs. CFL bulbs will not only save energy but over time you end up saving money.
3.Lower the Room Temperature: Even a slight decrease in room temperature lets say by only a degree or two, can result in big energy savings. The more the difference between indoor and outdoor temperature, the more energy it consumes to maintain room temperature. A more smarter and comfortable way of doing this is to buy a programmable thermostat.
4.Fix Air Leaks: Proper insulation will fix air leaks that could be costing you. During winter months, you could be letting out a lot of heat if you do not have a proper insulation. You can fix those leaks yourself or call an energy expert to do it for you.
5. Use Maximum Daylight: Turn off lights during the day and use daylight as much as possible. This will reduce the burden on the local power grid and save you good amount of money in the long run.
6. Use Energy Efficient Appliances: When planning to buy some electrical appliances, prefer to buy one with Energy Star rating. Energy efficient appliances with Energy Star rating consume less energy and save you money. They might cost you more in the beginning but it is much more of an investment for you.
7. Switch Off Appliances when Not in Use: Electrical appliances like coffee machine, idle printer, desktop computer keep on using electricity even when not in use. Just switch them off if you don’t need them immediately.
8. Alternative Power: There are more processes that are starting to use alternative power and fuel sources in many different areas of life. The use of alternative power is one of the most key energy conservation techniques because almost all of the transition models require that the existing processes be upgraded or replaced to more energy efficient models too.
