Using energy efficiently for small business success

Refrigeration applications are mainly associated with food storage, from milk cooling to potato storage Photograph: E.ON

Control has a massive influence on energy use. It’s about making sure things are switched on and off at the right times Photograph: E.ON

Lighting in industrial buildings is usually quite functional. Savings come from choosing the highest efficiency light source and controlling the system well. Photograph: E.ON

Workshops are a tricky area when it comes to heating. It’s a matter of being careful about deciding how and where to apply heat, to provide maximum benefit at lowest cost. Photograph: E.ON

Some clever proximity control on large buildings can help to light work areas completely on demand. Photograph: E.ON

Some clever proximity control on large buildings can help to light work areas completely on demand. Photograph: E.ON

Use of natural light in buildings offers great potential for energy saving. Photograph: E.ON

You can save on cooking costs by choosing the right appliance and cutting back on wasteful use. Photograph: E.ON

You could also save energy by making sure your staff switch off computers at the end of the day rather than just leaving on standby. Photograph: E.ON