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2 minutes read  |  Posted: 24 November 2022

Energy efficient appliances can save you money

Kitchen

What you'll get from this article:

Understanding energy labels and energy efficiency
Ways to cut the amount of energy you use

Update your appliances for greater energy efficiency and lower energy bills

When you’re buying a new appliance for your kitchen, look out for its energy label. The energy label tells you how much energy that appliance uses, comparing it to similar appliances. This can help you find appliances that use the least amount of energy. You should also consider the size of the appliance you need.

Upgrade to low-energy appliances where possible and when required, be sure to check the energy labels and remember to evaluate the cost of running the equipment, not just the cost of buying it. 

Energy label scales range from A+++ to G (A+++ being the most efficient) and the more efficient appliances are often cheaper to run. For example, a D-rated fridge freezer over a F-rated unit will save you about £570 in energy bills over the lifetime of the product and will save on carbon emissions too.

LED bulbs use 90% less energy than incandescent bulbs.

Make sure you have a switch off policy that staff follow (signpost at light switches etc). Set timers outside working hours.

Standby energy is used by certain appliances when not in use and not switched off at the plug. We tend not to think to switch these off, but as they’re often on for 24 hours a day, these appliances gradually consume a great deal of electricity.

 

 

Where to shop for new appliances

Check out our range of kitchen equipment and appliances on the Just Eat Shop

3 key things to remember:

Switch to LED lightbulbs

They use 90% less energy than incandescent bulbs so can reduce the cost of electricity bill.

Implement a 'switch off' policy in your restaurant

Make sure your staff are switching off anything that doesn't need to be running when your business isn't operating. You may even want to make a note near to light switches and certain kitchen sockets.

Opt for energy efficient appliances

Search for appliances with the best rating. A+++ is the most efficient and will save you the most money to run it.