"For businesses with outdoor spaces, fall often means ramping up maintenance. However, more mowing and more leaf clearing mean more energy use . This higher fuel consumption means increased expenses and higher emissions. Autumn presents an opportunity. By reassessing equipment, schedules and commercial property maintenance practices before winter, you can reduce emissions, save money and prepare for a smoother spring."
"Start with a business emissions audit. List every piece of maintenance equipment - leaf blowers, snow throwers, HVAC systems, even irrigation pumps. Record how often you use each one and track fuel or electricity consumption. Layla Rashid, Strategic Sustainability Manager at Ramboll, suggests asking yourself if your HVAC system, lighting or any other equipment is running when your business is closed and considering what steps you can take to reduce unnecessary energy usage ."
"As Marcus Griswold, owner of Little Green Myths , points out, "Finding air leaks around doors and windows can reduce your energy bill by 10-20%." He also draws attention to the importance of insulation. According to Griswold, getting insulation if you don't already have it or replacing damaged insulation "could reduce your winter energy bill by 30-50%.""
Fall maintenance increases fuel and electricity use due to more mowing, leaf clearing, and equipment operation, leading to higher costs and emissions. Reassessing equipment, schedules, and commercial maintenance practices before winter can cut emissions, save money, extend equipment life, and ease spring startup. Conduct a maintenance equipment audit listing all devices, usage frequency, and fuel or electricity consumption. Reduce unnecessary runtime for HVAC and lighting. Consolidate maintenance tasks to lower equipment hours and labor. Implement insulation, air-sealing, advanced equipment, and scheduling changes during the fall peak to improve efficiency.
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