Businesses That Can Benefit From Business Energy Savings - The Manufacturing Sector

еса business energy T 01246 290 490 W ecaBusinessEnergy.com buy better, use less Businesses That Can Benefit From Business Energy Savings The Manufacturing Sector Here we are focusing on one of the many industries that would benefit the most from business energy savings. Below we provide useful energy saving tips which could help to reduce energy bills for businesses within the manufacturing sector. Manufacturing Motors » Install variable-speed drives in your fans and pumps. Reducing motor speed by 20% can reduce Invest in high-efficiency motors, which may qualify for tax relief through the Enhanced Capital Allowance Scheme. energy consumption by up to 50%. » Maintain motor systems by lubricating them and checking the belt's tightness and alignment. Compressed Air » Consider reducing the operating pressure of your compressed air. » A 1-bar reduction could save about 7% of A compressor that's left on but the energy. not used » Switch compressors consumes up to 70% of its full load power. off when not in use. Factory Heating & Insulation » Recirculate the heat created by production lines to warm your premises. 12% of all the » Ensure your boiler is regularly serviced and tuned. energy used by the manufacturing industry is for heating buildings. » Check the insulation on hot and cold pipework and valve flanges. » Use lids on process tanks, especially out of hours, to prevent evaporation loss. Factory Lighting » Encourage staff to switch lights off when they're not needed. LED bulbs » Use movement detectors, time switches and could reduce daylight sensors. the electricity » Label switches so it's easy to see you use for lighting by up to 80%. which one controls which light. » Make the best use of natural light by opening blinds in the day. Refrigeration » Check door seals - a faulty one could increase a unit's power use by 11%. » Using too much refrigerant charge can increase energy costs by over 10%. When buying new refrigerators, AA++ rated units » Dirty refrigeration condensers can increase costs by around 26%. have the lowest running costs. Our business energy switching service saves you time and money when switching your business energy contracts. We will evaluate your existing arrangements and tender your supplies to the full energy market, to ensure you receive best value. Key features of our business energy switching service include: • Buy better value energy - up to 30% cheaper than your existing supplier renewal price. • Quotes provided within 24 hours. • Our totally independent service provides unbiased access to the full energy market, including renewable energy sources. • Free evaluation. • Quick and easy process - no forms for you to fill in. • Contracts agreed and placed on your behalf. The whole business energy switch process is managed, all the way to SUccessful transfer to your new supplier. Our service doesn't end with us switching you to a better energy deal: you have ongoing access to market intelligence, bulletins and updates from business energy experts who care about your business. For more details please visit www.ecabusinessenergy.com/services/business-energy-switch ECA Business Energy eca business energy ECA House 1 Dronfield Court buy better, use less Civic Centre Dronfield S18 1NQ T 01246 290 490 W ecaBusinessEnergy.com