Give Your Office an 'Energy Audit'
Medical practices are always looking for opportunities to counter rising expenses and reduce the bottom line. These days, there are ways to meet those goals that are environmentally friendly, too. All it takes is some preplanning and using advances in technology. Not only are these "green" efforts conscientious, but they can also be profitable.
Whether you're obsessed with carbon footprints or simply wish to save money on utilities and overhead, a review of your office's patterns of energy consumption can be a fruitful exercise.
Maybe you're an employee or lease space from a landlord. If so, then you don't have to consider which office windows to install or replace, how much insulation to have, or where to plant trees in order to help save energy.
Even if you do own your office space, installing solar panels, geothermal systems, or wind turbines may not be practical economically or physically. There are also zoning approvals and other paperwork to consider. Nevertheless, whether you own your medical building, lease it, or are an employee, you and your staff can make a substantial impact on overall energy consumption and energy efficiency.
Big Savings May Be Hiding in Plain Sight
Some of the most effective ways to be green are also the most frequently overlooked.
