Energy Use
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Retain delegated staff for the management of energy use. Energy management (or strategy) should be comprehensive and hence should integrate all activities using electricity and solid, liquid and gaseous fuels.
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In the long-term, all indoor and outdoor lighting should be converted to energy saving systems. Such changes could be budgeted regularly and changes made progressively over a long period.
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Keep record of indoor and outdoor vehicle movement and fuel usage. When changing vehicle fleet consider fuel efficiency as a high priority.
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Insulate all hot water reticulation systems.
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Minimise hot water use and avoid hot water system leakage.
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Optimise water and wastewater treatment efficiency. This may require intensive monitoring and adjustments of treatment systems by trials but eventually the savings will be very high.
- Use energy efficient wastewater treatment systems.
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If using solid fuels use good quality fuels to improve efficiency.
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If possible, replace outdated or inefficient boilers with energy efficient and low emission boilers.
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Maintain boilers regularly to improve efficiency.
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Monitor all automated systems (e.g. conveyor belts) for their energy use and if possible install ‘responsive’ systems to avoid constant running of the systems.