Energy Saving Tips for Your Business

Tips for conserving energy at your business:

• Use a surge protector for electronics in offices
• Power down electronics at the end of the workday
• Turn off lights when they’re not in use or install occupancy sensors
• Use LED light bulbs and natural light to light your business
• Consider upgrading to a smart thermostat with an energy saving mode or make adjustments to your thermostat for the season:
  • In the summer, set thermostats as high as comfortable during business hours and above 80 degrees during non-business hours
  • In the winter, set thermostats between 65 and 68 degrees during business hours and between 60 and 65 degrees during non-business hours
• Use fans during occupied hours to maintain a comfortable temperature
• Locate any leaks in your business to prevent costly heating and cooling loss, you can easily plug leaks with weather stripping and caulking
• Tune up your HVAC system by professionally servicing it every year to avoid large, expensive replacements and regularly replace filters
• Track your business’ usage using SmartHub
• Conduct an energy audit or call one of our energy efficiency advisors to help you pinpoint areas you can better save energy
• Apply for one of our rebates.  Learn more about rebates available for your business
• Get employees engaged in energy efficiency practices

If you’re closing for a long holiday weekend:

• Adjust thermostats for non-business hours
  • In summer, above 80 degrees
  • In winter, between 60 and 65 degrees
• Turn off all lights except safety and security lights
• Send a reminder to building occupants to turn off all unused office equipment including computers, monitors, printers, copiers, fax machines and scanners
• If your water-heating system includes a circulation pump, turn it off.