Purpose
The purpose of this Energy Efficiency Policy is to reduce the energy consumption of Oil Analysis Laboratories, thereby minimizing our environmental impact and improving our operational efficiency. This policy provides guidelines for energy use and promotes a culture of energy conservation within our organization.
Scope
This policy applies to all energy-consuming activities and equipment within Oil Analysis Laboratories, including heating, lighting, laboratory equipment, and computers.
Responsibilities
All employees and contractors are responsible for adhering to this policy. Managers and supervisors have additional responsibilities for implementing this policy, promoting energy-efficient behaviors, and exploring opportunities for energy conservation.
Energy Efficient Practices
- Employees are encouraged to switch off lights, computers, and other equipment when not in use. Energy-saving modes should be used where available.
- Lighting is to be motion sensitive in all transitory locations such as hallways and break rooms and bulbs used should be the highest energy efficient class available at the time of replacement.
- Proprietary Green heat Recyling systems developed by Oil Analysis Laboratories for efficient operations are to be used throughout winter months.
- All instrumentation and computer systems that can be turned off should be scheduled to turn off shortly after batch completion to ensure minimal standby and reliance on remembering to switch off.
- Heating and cooling systems should be set to energy-efficient temperatures and times. Doors and windows should be kept closed when these systems are in use to prevent energy loss.
- Laboratory equipment should be used efficiently and maintained regularly to ensure it operates at its best energy performance.
Energy Efficient Equipment
- When purchasing new equipment, energy efficiency will be one of the criteria considered. Energy Star rated or other high-efficiency equipment will be prioritized where possible.
- We will seek to replace old or inefficient equipment with more energy-efficient alternatives as part of our regular equipment maintenance and replacement schedule.
Monitoring and Improvement
- We will monitor our energy consumption on a regular basis to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- We will set targets for reducing our energy consumption and review these targets annually.
- We will consider the energy efficiency implications of any new projects or changes to our operations.
Training and Awareness
- All employees will receive training on this policy and our energy-efficient practices.
- We will promote a culture of energy conservation among our employees through regular communication, reminders, and incentives.
Policy last issued and owned by Mr. Cutler 23/5/2023. The latest version can always be found at oilanalysislab.com. Any other versions including paper copies are to be treated as uncontrolled.