Making your company more energy efficient

By making your company more energy efficient, you can:

1. Save money
   Eliminate unnecessary energy use that you are unaware of (an example is energy used at night).
   
   
2. Reduce energy costs by investing in new technologies
   For example, modern heat pumps and solar cells.
   
   
3. Increase efficiency in other areas
   Sometimes, energy efficiency improvements also improve the efficiency of other parts of your business. Here it is an advantage if you already have a management system in place or work systematically with quality or the environment. But don't hesitate to make systematic energy efficiency improvements even if they are not currently in place.
   
   
4. Get a better indoor climate
   Energy efficiency measures often create a better indoor climate through more even temperatures, better cooling and heating and better air circulation.
   
   
5. Strengthened brand
   Companies take social responsibility by not consuming new energy unnecessarily. This can make the company more attractive as a local employer and to customers and suppliers.
   
   
6. Better working environment
   Energy efficiency that involves both staff and management strengthens the community and can improve the working environment in a number of ways.
   
   

Check if your municipality has an energy and climate advisor. Smaller companies can do the mapping on their own on a small scale. Larger companies can hire a consultant or a certified energy mapper with the right skills. Also appoint a person to take responsibility internally.

The mapping shows the current situation and potential and should cover the whole company, including buildings and transport. It shows the energy purchased and where it goes.

More on energy efficiency at the Swedish Energy Agency

• The management has decided on a long-term strategy and goals.
• Making energy use visible to all.
• That money is allocated in the budget and the work is prioritised.
• Responsible persons are appointed and know all processes and systems of the company.
• Work is structured.

Sometimes investment in new technology is needed, but just as often new behaviours and practices are enough to save money.

• Start by addressing any non-compliance with the law.
• Continue with soft changes that do not require investment, such as new operating procedures.
• Where is more investigation needed before a decision?
• Measures that require investment, e.g. new heat pumps, energy recovery and storage or solar cells.
• Measures that may become relevant in the future.
  
  Good luck with your energy savings!
  
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