Shop owners who are signed up to business energy deals could save up to half of the energy used by closing the outlet's doors during opening hours.
Business energy users are becoming more adept at saving energy, despite the recent financial turmoil, an Environment Agency report has found.
Small business energy users could save money by taking a leaf out of Unilever's book and committing to green practices, the Cumbria Green Business Forum (CGBF) has suggested.
Business energy clients should consider ways to decrease their carbon emissions if they are to reduce their allowances spent on the carbon reduction commitment energy efficiency scheme (CRC).