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Thank you for taking the time to complete the business energy audit. Below are energy saving tips you can put in place to start saving on your energy costs and put a plan in place if you're considering transitioning to more renewable energy sources.

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If you answered 'No' or 'Unsure' to any question, we've included relevant energy-saving tips below. These provide a range of ways to help your business improve efficiency and reduce energy use.

By chipping away at the little and big recommendations - your business could be on the way to bigger bill savings.

Recommended energy saving tips for your business

Heating, ventilation & cooling (HVAC)
Water heating
Lighting
Refrigeration & cooking appliances
Factory & warehouse equipment

A VSD will adjust the speed of the motors to match the load required and save energy

Talk to a motor specialist about whether a VSD can be used with your existing equipment.

The more energy efficient a motor is, the less energy it will use to do its job

In Australia, some motor types are covered by Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS). For more information see Electric Motors on energyrating.gov.au or speak with a licensed electrician or specialist for advice on making the right purchase.

Power factor correction is a way to synchronise the voltage and current supplied to a load

It can be used on large equipment to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy use. Speak to a licensed electrician about whether this is an option for your business.

If the belt drive tension is too loose or tight, the compressor and motor may be using more energy than needed to operate

Look at having the belt drive adjusted if needed.

Installing a different type of belt drive or retrofitting an existing one may lead to energy savings

Belt drives transmit power and can provide flexibility in the positioning of the motor relative to the load. There are different types of belt drives available (for example V-belt, cogged belt, notched belt). The type of task the equipment is undertaking may determine which type of belt drive is suited.

Look at having equipment hoses and pipes insulated where appropriate

Insulation will reduce the amount of heat loss or gain, making the overall system work more efficiently.

Hand sweeping is an energy efficient way to clean, however, if not suitable, look at the best option for your business that uses the least amount of energy

Electric powered cleaners such as a blower may be most cost effective for this job.

Investigate ways to effectively manage the motors being used in your business

This could include reducing or eliminating the need for a motor, switching motors off when not needed, implementing process control devices, replacing components of the motor with energy efficient alternatives, using smart motors or multi-speed motors.
Technology
Laundry appliances

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¹We recognise the Government of South Australia's Energy Advisory Service's generosity in permitting Horizon Power to utilise their DIY Business Energy Audit publication as a foundation for our tool.
* Visit Energy Consumers Australia (2023) SME Energy Consumer Information Research for more information.

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