Energy efficiency: behavioural change versus voltage optimisation solutions
When it comes to improving energy efficiency for the sake of the environment and to reduce electricity costs, a lot is made of the importance of the individual’s impact. It is often argued that behavioural change on an individual level will trigger shifts on a broader societal scale which will make a significant impact on energy efficiency. Here, experts in energy saving technology EcoAdapt (http://www.ecoadapt.co.uk) looks at the impact of behavioural change in the workplace versus voltage optimisation solutions when it comes to reducing energy usage.
Every company is looking to reduce carbon emissions and reduce electric costs, while (presumably) every employee wants to do their bit both for the company and, more importantly, for the environment. Most companies, therefore, encourage employee behavioural change in a bid to meet energy efficiency targets, whether that is through ‘Turn off the lights’ signs or in formal energy efficiency policies which employees must adhere to in their daily workplace behaviour.
Seeking behavioural change to conserve energy in the workplace is to be praised and encouraged as we should all be contributing to the push for energy conservation at work as well as at home. Behavioural change in the workplace does have an impact, but unfortunately not over the long-term. Studies have shown that encouraging changes in behaviour that will help to reduce carbon emissions and save energy costs only work for a limited period of time, before individuals naturally revert to old behaviour patterns. It remains unclear if this is because old patterns of behaviour are too ingrained or because environmental issues are not at the forefront of the mind of most employees, who are more concerned about business targets than energy efficiency targets.
What is clear, however, is the installation of voltage optimisation units provides a permanent carbon reduction solution, which will save hundreds of thousands of pounds on a company’s electricity bills over the medium to long-term. EcoAdapt’s clients benefit from proven electricity and carbon savings of anywhere between 8 and 20%, with typical pay back being between just 18 and 30 months.
These are the long-term benefits of proven savings from a permanent solution. That is not to say that behavioural change is not important and a company can make additional savings by encouraging employees in this way, but for a significant and permanent solution to saving energy and electricity costs, voltage optimisation is the clear winner.
Find out about the patented technology behind EcoAdapt’s voltage optimisation solution at the EcoAdapt website at http://www.ecoadapt.co.uk.
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