Energy efficiency tips for your business

Natural gas is an efficient way to heat your premises and provide hot water, but busier periods or colder months can mean you’re using more energy. Here are some simple ways to keep usage, and costs, under control. You may also wish to read our Code of Practice on the Efficient Use of Energy¹.

1. Set your thermostat to a temperature that keeps your team comfortable, and avoid overheating spaces that don’t need it.
2. Set the thermostatic radiator valves in each room to suit how that space is used. They don’t always need to be on maximum.
3. Check that your heating timer matches the days and hours you actually need heat, so you’re not heating empty premises out of hours.
4. Set the central heating and hot water output temperatures on your boiler to the level you need. This may be lower than the current setting.
5. If your premises have showers or staff washrooms, encourage shorter showers.
6. Have your gas boiler serviced every year to keep it running efficiently.
7. Consider fitting advanced heating controls, so you can manage your heating remotely or on site.

NI Energy Advice offers free, impartial advice. You can call them on 0800 111 4455.

¹ Codes of Practice are available on request from our customer services team and on our website here.