Going Green - Energy Audit

Are site achieving an electricity saving vs target?

Is the off trade electricity usage green?

Can you identify any reason for this?

Is the off trade gas usage green?

Can you identify any reason for this?

Are Going Green posters displayed throughout the business?

Do opening and closing checks include energy checks?

Are all light switches labelled to identify their use?

Are cleaners' lights labelled separately?

Is the heating regulated with a timer via a thermostat?

Is the thermostat set to 21 degrees or less?

In the summer, is the boiler set to hot water only?

Is the boiler set to 'eco' where available?

Are there any over door heaters?

Are bottle cooler vents and seals in good condition?

Are coffee machines switched off overnight?

Is the glass-wash machine only turned on when the first full tray of empties is ready? If mid service, is the door kept closed?

Is the glass-wash machine turned off at the wall overnight and when not in use? Note that these still use power if left in standby mode...

Is the Ice Machine in full working order? Check for leaks and indicators of inefficient running e.g. misshaped ice cubes and continuous venting of water down drain

Are TVs turned off at the plug when not in use?

Are fruit machines turned off overnight and only turned on immediately prior to opening?

Check for sources of draughts in the building. Are all doors and windows well fitted? Are draught excluders fitted?

Are any taps leaking? Check push (percussion) taps to ensure they are not sticking

Does the cellar manager have the correct date and time displayed?

Is the cellar temperature correct (11-13°C)? Check thermometer is at keg height and away from the wall to ensure accurate temperature readings

Is there any evidence of water leaks i.e. pooling water, etc..?

Is the cellar properly insulated i.e. are there any obvious holes in walls or ceilings, is all pipe work insulated?

Are all doors to the cellar capable of being closed correctly? Are they always kept shut i.e. not propped open?

Is there an opportunity to lessen the size of area being cooled?

Is the Going Green kitchen switch on guide displayed?

Is kitchen equipment being turned down/off in quieter periods? Carry out random checks to make sure

Is kitchen equipment being turned on too early? Carry out random checks to make sure<br>

Are kitchen extraction and supply fans turned off overnight? If adjustable controls are fitted, are the settings reasonable?

Are all fridge seals clean and in good condition? Are fridge / freezer doors kept closed?

Are curtains fitted to walk ins?

Do any of the freezers require defrosting?