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No Cost / Low Cost and Investment Energy Saving Tips (pdf)
No Cost
- Turn off everything not in use. (lights, machinery, etc.)
Turn off unnecessary lights during work hours. Make sure all non-essential lights are turned off outside of work hours. Use task lighting instead of overhead lighting.
Remove lights or reduce light levels wherever there is more light than needed. Use the sunlight to your advantage during the day.
Do not leave computers on over night (this is a computer security measure as well). Learn more about saving energy at the office.
Move any non critical loads to off peak times to lower your billing demand.
Set thermostats no lower than 78 to 80 degrees in the summer.
Set thermostats no higher than 68 to 70 degrees in the winter.
Keep outside air-conditioning condenser coils clean.
Use ceiling or floor fan instead of air-conditioner is possible.
Drain sediment from water heater during plant shutdown or on a regular maintenance schedule.
Reduce water heater temperature setting whenever possible. A setting of 120° or less is desirable.
Calculate potential energy savings with our Business Energy Calculator.
Low Cost
- Perform scheduled maintenance on all heating and cooling equipment. Replace filters regularly.
Seal heating and cooling ductwork with foil tape.
Put foam insulation wrap on condenser line of the air conditioner. (on the larger line only)
Replace incandescent lighting with fluorescent lighting whenever possible.
Replace incandescent ‘Exit’ lights with LED exit lights that last longer and use less electricity.
Install water heater wrap on older or poorly insulated water heater tanks.
Put foam insulation wrap on all hot water lines.
Caulk gaps in exterior windows or openings.
Install weather stripping on windows and exterior doors wherever needed.
Put foam gaskets under electrical switch plates and receptacle plates.
Investments To Consider
** When purchasing new equipment, purchase equipment with the ENERGY STARŪ label.
- Install programmable thermostats for heating and cooling systems (if programmed correctly, this will pay for itself in a short amount of time).
Install a computerized energy management system to help coordinate the number of heating or cooling units running at the same time.
Replace older heating and cooling systems with newer, high efficiency systems.
Install adequate attic, wall and floor insulation.
Install capacitors to improve low power factor if necessary.
Consider using waste heat to advantage if possible.
If cost-justified, replace equipment that still operates, with more energy efficient equipment.
When worn out equipment must be replaced, install properly sized, energy efficient equipment.
Learn more about Commercial Energy Systems.
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