In order to reduce energy expenditures, a number of UK companies are taking a number of energy efficiency measures such as replacing incandescent bulbs with LED lighting systems, improving heating and cooling systems, and emphasizing energy conservation to the staff. Some businesses have also begun adopting smart meters and systems for energy monitoring that document energy usage in real-time and help in pinpointing the times and segments that experience a high demand for energy. For the coming colder season, such steps as setting non-working hours for the cabin equipment and lighting systems, as well as scheduled shut-off of hot equipment when not in use, will be declared impotent with the further use of additional heat-resistant materials in the room. Some are even looking into renewable energy resources such as solar panels and battery systems, which will lower their electricity use. Such actions are not only a way of controlling costs but also assist in the running of operations in an environmentally friendly manner, which is becoming more of a focus in most businesses in the UK today.