Energy-saving tips: How to save cash and carbon
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Posted: Wed 28th May 2025
Running a small business is no small feat and every penny (and kilowatt) counts.
Whether you're managing a café, a retail shop or an office space, energy efficiency can be a powerful way to cut costs and reduce your carbon footprint. And that means money you can reinvest in your business for growth.
With this in mind, EDF has created a free, easy-to-use energy audit checklist – designed specifically for small businesses like yours. This will help you:
identify where your business is using the most energy
spot quick wins for reducing waste
prioritise upgrades that deliver real savings
What comes after the audit?
Once you've completed your energy audit, you're already on the path to using energy more smartly. But don't stop there.
We've pulled together some of EDF's most helpful guides to keep the momentum going.
Understanding your energy usage
Learn how to read your energy data like a pro. This guide breaks down how to track usage patterns and uncover hidden inefficiencies.
Plus, it shows how much energy other small businesses in your sector are using, so you have a handy comparison.
How to pick the right energy tariff for your business
Energy makes up a significant chunk of many small businesses' daily operating costs. So, it makes sense to get the best business energy prices you can.
This guide tells you how to compare business energy tariffs and work out the best energy deal for your venture.
Cutting your business energy bills
Energy is everyone's responsibility. Small actions by staff add up, so why not find out how to make sustainability a real team effort?
From lighting upgrades to smarter heating, discover practical tips that everyone can put into practice. You'll start making real savings without compromising comfort or productivity.
Energy-saving advice specific to your sector
Explore a wide range of energy-saving ideas tailored to small and medium-sized businesses. From offices to retail to restaurants, we've got you covered.
Ready to take control of your energy?
Start with the checklist and then explore the resources above to turn insights into action.
Every small change adds up – to lower bills, a smaller carbon footprint and a more resilient business.
To help you kick things off, here are eight simple steps to using energy most efficiently, beginning with your audit.
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