Theatre Efficiency Summary

Ways Your Venue Can Save You Money, and Save the World

Lockdown restrictions have left many venues in unfortunate financial circumstances meaning that, when the world re-opens, saving money wherever possible is a priority.

You can cut your business’ energy bill by between 10-20% through only a few simple, cheap measures. There is a financial urgency to take action.

More than this, improving your energy efficiency will reduce your venue’s contribution to climate change. These measures will make a global, and personal, difference.

  1. Consider replacing lighting in the front of house, bathrooms and rehearsal spaces with energy efficient replacements like LEDs
  2. Keep accurate records to track your usage
  3. Annually service your boiler
  4. Re-use your waste! The National Theatre had a lot of success switching plastic cups to re-usable ones
  5. Take part in the Big Switch Off
  6. Contact the Carbon Trust – they can help you prepare for the substantial financial investments some of these measures require.

Read the full article for more information here.