Energy consumption generates greenhouse gases (GHG) and accounts for a significant business expense. Businesses can get more value from the energy they purchase and lessen their impact on the environment with more energy efficient practices.
Efficiency NB has programs to help businesses perform retrofits and save energy, and there are also opportunities for building owners and commercial tenants to save energy¹ and reduce costs by implementing best practices and opting for energy efficient equipment.

SECTION 1: ENERGY MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

Energy efficiency projects should begin with energy conservation (using energy only when needed) and then explore energy efficiency. To ensure success and sustainable results, all members of the organization should work toward implementing a culture of energy conservation and energy efficiency.

Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency Guiding Principles

1. Understand your energy use
2. Minimize your waste (i.e. lifestyle)
3. Optimize your efficiency (i.e. investment)

Five steps to Develop and Implement an Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency Plan

1. Awareness
2. Goals
3. Employee involvement
4. Implementation
5. Sustainability

SECTION 2: ENERGY CONSERVATION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY CHECKLIST

The following lists explore potential savings through “Best Practices” and “Energy Efficient Equipment” in three areas: Office Equipment & Electronics, Lighting, Building Envelope and Heating & Cooling Systems.

If you have any comments or questions associated with any of the material in this checklist or if you would like to share your company’s success and ideas, please contact us today at 1 866 643-8833.