Energy efficiency

Every business owner knows the value of a hard earned penny and the importance of making savings to increase profit. Dental practices are no different and Lee-Anne Scott, principal partner at McManus and Scott Dentists in Scotland, has discovered that energy efficiency is one simple way to boost her bottom line.

She explains: “Energy is crucial to the running of a dental practice – we literally couldn’t operate without it but the potential is definitely there to make savings. With clinics in Holytown and Newarthill, my working day begins with switching on the lights and computers, while the heating warms up the surgery to make it a relaxing place for our patients.

“Electricity runs throughout the practice – powering up the dental chair, drills, X-ray machines and computers – so costs can be high but I have found that making a few small changes has made a big difference.”

The energy industry regulator, Ofgem, has announced new standards of conduct requiring energy suppliers to treat small businesses fairly, as part of reforms to provide businesses with more protection in the energy market, giving them the confidence to shop around and get the best deal.