Heating, ventilation and cooling

The best way to address energy demand for HVAC is through improvements in the building fabric. This includes:

• installing insulation in the walls, roof or floor of your site or changing or improving your existing insulation
• changing to more efficient windows and glazing
• fitting internal and external solar shading
• improving doors or installing fast acting doors to improve air tightness.

Changes in practice could also result in energy savings. For example, in winter, when customers are dressed in warmer clothing, you may still have the heating set to enable colleagues to wear short sleeved uniforms. By ensuring that colleagues have adequate uniforms, the internal temperature can be reduced.

To find out more about the measures you could take to reduce your energy bills for your business, visit you and your business.

Next steps on your energy efficiency journey

Here's where to go for more advice on making your business more energy efficient.