In the good old days of manual typewriters, pencils and paper, lighting was the second largest energy consumer in the Commercial and Institutional sector behind space heating. Now however, electrical equipment – computers, printers, photocopiers, cappuccino machines – is essential to the efficiency of a well-run commercial enterprise. And electrical gadgetry consumes 14 per cent of the energy used in the Commercial and Institutional sector compared to 10.5 per cent for lighting.

Our Auxiliary Equipment, Motors and Lighting section provides up-to-date tips for energy conservation as well as links to energy rebate programs, incentives and industry standards and regulations.

Tips for saving energy and money