We’ve been compiling energy-saving suggestions and will be sharing more information in the new year, but please continue to send any ideas you have to Liz Pasteur, email liz.pasteur2@derbyshire.gov.uk or John Kinderman, email john.kinderman@derbyshire.gov.uk.
Here are some of our ideas - they will make even more difference over Christmas as many people will be away from the office for longer than usual:
- switch off equipment which doesn’t need to be left on
- keep doors and windows closed to keep the heat in
- close doors when leaving the office to prevent lights coming on when people walk down the corridor
- switch off the radiators in your office if it will be empty for a while by turning down the valve on the side of the radiator
If you are responsible for a building, then switching the heating to holiday mode or 'frost protection' during evenings, weekends and the Christmas period will save a lot of money. The energy team has detailed energy use for most sites, so get in touch if you would like further information.
Take a look at our go green at work pages for more ideas.