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Stay Cool and Save Cash: Summer Energy Tips for Businesses

  • Writer: Professional Energy People
    Professional Energy People
  • Jul 10
  • 2 min read
Summer Energy Saving Tips

When the summer heat hits, keeping your business cool shouldn’t mean melting your utility budget. Whether you're running a cosy café or managing a manufacturing business, these 7 smart, low-cost energy efficiency tips will help you beat the heat and the bills.

 

1. Be a Fan Fanatic

Fans are your best friends when AC isn't an option, or even when it is.

  • Only use fans in occupied rooms (they cool people, not spaces).

  • Good airflow helps sweat evaporate faster, making you feel cooler without changing the actual temperature.

 

2. Block the Blaze

Sunlight is great until it's cooking your office.

  • Close curtains and blinds during peak sun hours, especially on south and west-facing windows.

  • Try blackout curtains or reflective window film to deflect unwanted heat.

 

3. Insulate Like a Pro

Insulation isn't just for winter!

  • Properly insulated walls and roof spaces keep the cool air in.

  • But beware: once heat gets in, poor airflow can trap it. So if you don't have AC, create airflow with open vents or windows to avoid heat build-up.

 

4. Tune Your AC to Chill Efficiently

  • Set the thermostat to a comfy 25–26°C.

  • Clean filters every month - dusty filters work harder and cost more.

  • Use smart tech to cool based on your hours and weather.  

 

5. Office Equipment = Sneaky Heat Machines

Cut the excess heat and energy drain from your devices:

  • Activate power-saving modes on computers, monitors, and printers.

  • Unplug gear after hours or use smart power strips to stop phantom energy use.

  • Upgrade to ENERGY STAR® certified equipment - they run cooler and cost less in the long run.

 

6.  Boiler Tips (Yes, Even in Summer!)

Your boiler might still be doing a slow burn on your budget.

  • Make sure heating circuits are switched off.

  • Use your boiler’s summer mode to reduce hot water temperatures.

  • Install an outside temperature sensor so the boiler can adjust to the weather.

 

7.  Lighting: Bright Ideas for Cool Spaces

Lights give off heat. And yes, that adds up.

  • Maximise natural daylight and install lux level or daylight sensors.

  • Switch old bulbs for LEDs, they use less energy and stay cooler.

  • Add motion sensors in low-traffic areas like restrooms and storage rooms.

  • Remind employees to flick off the lights when leaving a space.

 

Make Energy Efficiency a Team Effort

Turn your energy-saving goals into a team challenge! Offer rewards for the best ideas or run a "coolest department" contest to see who can save the most energy. A little friendly competition never hurt, and your bottom line will thank you.

 

Ready to lower costs and raise comfort?

Implement these tips and enjoy a breezier, smarter summer.

 

Need help identifying where your biggest savings are hiding? Let us help you uncover your business’s energy efficiency potential. Contact our energy efficiency experts today!

 


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