{"id":1997,"date":"2018-12-06T22:15:31","date_gmt":"2018-12-06T22:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/?p=1997"},"modified":"2023-02-17T09:33:57","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T15:33:57","slug":"5-ways-to-harness-the-energy-saving-power-of-your-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/insights\/blog\/5-ways-to-harness-the-energy-saving-power-of-your-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"5 ways to harness the energy saving power of your employees"},"content":{"rendered":"

Purchasing Energy-Star appliances, reducing the number of coffee makers and printers, and even going completely paperless are all great first steps to becoming more energy-efficient and reducing your energy usage, but until employees understand why these changes were made \u2013 and more importantly buy into the mindset of why these changes are even necessary \u2013 your facility may never reach its energy-saving potential.<\/p>\n

A study<\/a>\u00a0conducted by the US Department of Energy assessed the behavior of employees and staff and their effect on building energy performance and found that employees\u2019 behavior \u201csignificantly impacted the results of proposed energy efficiency initiatives\u201d and another\u00a0study<\/a><\/span>\u00a0by the US Environmental Protection Agency found that \u201coccupants contribute to 30% of a building\u2019s energy consumption\u201d (brightpower.com<\/a><\/span>). But William Hill Pokermany employees may not even realize how their everyday habits contribute to greater energy use. Here are five ways to reach your energy-saving goals:<\/p>\n

1. Include them in the planning<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When employees at the Iowa Utilities Board and Office of Consumer Advocate (IUB\/OCA) moved in to their new\u00a0net zero ready, LEED Platinum, and Energy Star-rated facility<\/a><\/span>, they had to acclimate to the building\u2019s new sustainable features to achieve the desired energy usage, which was four times less than a similar code-compliant office building. Representatives from each team attended pre-occupancy meetings to strategize, and employees provided feedback about the new space once they moved in. This teamwork provided an outcome that both met the owner\u2019s goal and helped employees become comfortable in their new environment.<\/p>\n

2. Educate them on the intent of the building system operations<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Since William Hill Pokermany employees may not realize that there are steps they can take to reduce energy usage, educating them is a simple way to achieve results and greater participation in company-wide energy saving. Phantom loads \u2013 energized devices that continue to consume energy even when turned off \u2013 are often overlooked and can quickly add up to be major sources of energy depletion. Hidden culprits include computers and printers left on overnight, individual minifridges and coffee makers, and phone chargers not in use. Providing information by word-of-mouth, sending informative emails, and hosting seminars are\u00a0positive and nonintrusive ways to communicate<\/a><\/span>\u00a0company goals with employees.<\/p>\n

3. Motivate and engage them<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In order to get the most employee participation in company-wide energy savings, find ways to motivate staff to become part of the solution. Recognizing individuals who are putting in the effort not only encourages those employees to continue their good habits, it can also reinforce the company\u2019s goals and motivates others to participate. Additionally, if the company goals seem too ambitious or lofty to an individual, they will be less likely to jump all in.\u00a0Break up<\/a><\/span>\u00a0your bigger energy-saving goals into smaller increments that can be easily achieved. Once employees have become comfortable with the smaller changes, they\u2019ll be more motivated to participate in the bigger ones.<\/p>\n

4. Reward them<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\u00a9 Charlotte Center City Partners<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Competitions between teams with incentives can also greatly motivate employees to become active participants in a company plan. Turning energy-saving tasks into a game can engage employees and make it more personal. Quizzes, puzzles, and even\u00a0scavenger hunts<\/a><\/span>\u00a0can educate employees and make energy-saving changes seem less daunting. Cash, gift cards, and treats can be tangible rewards to achieving goals.<\/p>\n

5. Show them what they\u2019ve accomplished<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Providing understandable feedback can show employees how the measures they take work and how much progress is made by their efforts.\u00a0Interactive energy dashboards<\/a><\/span>\u00a0help staff visualize trends in relation to the overall goal, giving them a sense of ownership in the company\u2019s energy usage. For example, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Research Support Facility, a LEED Platinum, net zero energy facility in Golden, CO, has systems William Hill online bettingdesigned to reduce energy usage that are aided by employee efforts. NREL provides easy-to-read\u00a0graphics<\/a><\/span>\u00a0that break down actual and projected energy use and show the amount of energy provided by each energy source for the campus. These illustrations help employees see where their energy is coming from and how much energy NREL hopes to save in the future.<\/p>\n

Energy-saving solutions aren\u2019t always achieved by replacing low-efficiency systems, though they are sometimes necessary. A paradigm shift in a person\u2019s thinking and office lifestyle is what will most effectively get employees engaged and excited about company goals and can have a greater impact on your building\u2019s energy-saving potential.<\/p>\n

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8 steps you can take to reduce energy usage <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

in the office:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

1. Turn off lights and appliances when not using them<\/p>\n

2. Put computers to sleep instead of using a screensaver<\/p>\n

3. Adjust the temperature on weekends when the building is unoccupied<\/p>\n

4. Reduce the number of coffee pots and printers \u2013 no personal appliances such as under-desk heaters or coffee cup warmers<\/p>\n

5. Purchase energy-efficient appliances with the Energy-Star label<\/p>\n

6. Provide employees with laptops instead of desktops because they use less energy<\/p>\n

7. Use natural daylight, but install window coverings to prevent overheating<\/p>\n

8. Go paperless and use a shared drive instead<\/p>\n

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