Office Equipment

• Turn off all office equipment and lights every night and weekend. If you can't turn off the whole computer, turn off the monitor and the printer.
• When purchasing computers, monitors, printers, fax machines and copiers, consider ENERGY STAR models that “power down” after a user-specified period of inactivity.
• Use email instead of sending memos and faxing documents.
• If you need to print, consider double-sided printing and reusing paper.

Lighting

• Retrofit T12 lights with magnetic ballasts to T8 lights with electronic ballasts.
• Replace incandescent light lamps with compact fluorescent lamps.
• Consider removing excess fluorescent lights and installing reflectors. Lighter colored walls need less light.
• Install motion detectors to control lighting in frequently unoccupied areas, such as restrooms.
• Retrofit incandescent or fluorescent exit signs with long-lasting, low-energy LED exit signs.
• Clean dusty diffusers and lamps every 6-12 months for improved lumen output.

HVAC

• Set thermostats at 78 degrees for cooling in the summer and 68 degrees for heating in the winter.
• Install electronic time clocks or setback-programmable thermostats to maximize efficiency.
• Install locking covers on your thermostats to prevent employees from tampering with temperature settings.
• Regularly clean condenser coils, replace air filters, and check ducts and pipe insulation for damage.
• Consider installing an air conditioning economizer to bring in outside air when cool outside.
• Consider replacing old HVAC systems with new energy-efficient systems.
• Install ceiling fans.
• Install blinds or solar screen shades. Use reflective window film or awnings on all south-facing windows.
• Install ceiling and wall insulation.
• Insulate water heaters and supply pipes.

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