Making your company more energy efficient

By making your company more energy efficient, you can:

1. Cut energy costs and reduce your environmental impact

Energy efficiency helps remove unnecessary energy use that you may not even be aware of - for example, electricity consumption from equipment left on overnight. By mapping and optimising energy flows, you can identify hidden energy thieves and quickly implement measures that deliver measurable results. It's a profitable investment that strengthens both your finances and your company's sustainability profile.

2. Reduce energy costs with new technologies

Investing in energy-efficient technologies, such as modern heat pumps, is a concrete way to reduce energy consumption. Replacing old, fossil-fuelled heating systems such as oil, wood and pellets reduces both operating costs and emissions. Heat pumps utilise renewable energy from air, ground or water and are a climate-smart choice that contributes to fossil-free operations.

3. increased efficiency in other areas of the business

Energy efficiency doesn't just affect energy consumption - it often improves other parts of your business too. If you already have a quality or environmental management system, it will be easier to work in a structured way. But even companies without such systems can benefit from systematic energy efficiency work.

4. Improved indoor climate for employees

Energy efficiency measures can contribute to a better indoor climate with more even temperatures, improved ventilation and a more comfortable working environment. This makes the workplace more pleasant and can increase staff well-being and productivity.

5. Strengthen your company's brand and social responsibility

By actively working on energy efficiency, the company shows that it takes its environmental responsibility seriously. It strengthens the brand, makes the company more attractive to both customers and partners and positions you as a sustainable and future-oriented player.

6. Create commitment and a better working environment

When both management and employees are involved in energy efficiency work, cohesion is strengthened. It can also contribute to increased motivation and a more positive working environment.

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.

• 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!