Energy management is one of the most important aspects of running any business, but it can also be one of the most challenging.
As we know, energy management is critical to making your energy smooth and efficient, but many people don’t realise how much of an impact it can have on their monthly budget. While it’s easy to focus on the most direct costs, there are plenty of other costs that affect your bottom line.
Peak and off-peak electricity is a concept that can help you manage your energy costs. This is good news for businesses and homeowners across the UK.
What is peak and off-peak electricity?
Peak hours are the times when most people are using electricity. Off-peak hours are when the least amount of people use electricity, usually in the middle of the night.
How can I use peak and off-peak electricity to save money?
If your business uses more electricity than necessary because lights have been left on or the office was too cold, then you know what I’m talking about.
Energy management is all about finding ways to reduce waste and maximise efficiency so that you can keep your costs down while simultaneously preserving the environment.
Energy use is the most transparent than it’s ever been. After a nationwide rollout of smart meters, more energy consumers can immediately see how much energy they’re using, as well as how much that energy is costing them.
You can save money by using more energy during off-peak, and less energy during peak times. To do this, you need to install a smart meter that will measure how much energy you’re using at different times of the day.
If you have multiple appliances in your house or business, they may all have different peak/off-peak usage patterns, so it’s important to track what each appliance uses over time so that you know when to turn them on or off.
The best time to use appliances is during off-peak hours because they use large amounts of power and water during regular hours when they’re being used at full capacity (which means they’re drawing power from the grid at full capacity).
This means that during peak hours (when everyone else is using their appliances), you’re likely spending more money than necessary on utilities if you’re using these devices then.
In addition, if you use these appliances during off-peak hours (like late at night), then you’ll be able to take advantage of lower rates without having any effect on quality or performance.
An easy way to start managing energy in your office is by using a programmable thermostat that can adjust itself based on peak and off-peak hours (or even day-of-week).
These programs allow companies to save up to 8% annually on their electricity bill by turning off non-essential lights during peak hours (when most people are away from work) and turning them back on during off-peak hours when they’ll be used again.
Consider getting better technology, such as installing occupancy sensors that turn off unnecessary lights that aren’t being used. This will help to save you money without any effort.
Finally, think about changing up switch patterns, so that a lighter workforce will be working during on-peak hours and heavier machinery to be used during off-peak hours.