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There are a number of key steps you must undertake, regardless of the size of your business, the following are the top ten Syntegra Consulting would recommend:
1) Plan behavioural and structural energy efficiency initiatives- decide upon the best time to implement new programmes organised and the communication system for these.
2)Engage staff in behavioural change initiatives- when implementing changes, some key considerations would be; senior buy-in, longevity and build into existing targets.
3) Determine the best ways of engaging users in energy reduction initiatives- Achieve energy efficiency by connecting with high energy users.
4) Analyse which equipment is consuming the energy- locate which equipment is consuming the most energy, then assess these further.
5) Assess the market place for more energy efficient equipment- locate which equipment should be replaced which will have the biggest impact.
6) Create the business case to fund new equipment- once identifying which equipment needs to be replaced, understand the funding needed.
7) Track progress against targets-create a governance structure around energy reduction initiatives.
8) Determine who the real energy users are- the key tip would be locating the main energy users.
9) Conduct energy audits of the building estate- undertake an energy performance certification identifying areas for improvement.
10) Publicise achievements-By publishing the organisations both internally and externally you can get further publicity.
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