With more information available about the relationship between energy consumption and the environment, many organizations are making changes to become more “green” and sustainable. Discover what changes you can make in your commercial building to save energy, save money and become more sustainable.

1. PLUMBING/WATER CONSERVATION
⃞⃞ Make sure water heaters are insulated
⃞⃞ Use low-flow toilets and other fixtures
⃞⃞ Look for and repair leaks
HEATING/COOLING
⃞⃞ Insulate all HVAC ductwork
⃞⃞ Open blinds on south-facing windows in
winter to allow more heat from sunlight
⃞⃞ Use programmable thermostats
⃞⃞ Ensure HVAC system receives regular
maintenance for best efficiency
⃞⃞ Use weather stripping along windows
and doors
OFFICE EQUIPMENT
⃞⃞ Unplug or shut down equipment when
not in use
⃞⃞ Use power-saving modes on equipment
⃞⃞ Replace desktop computers with laptops
⃞⃞ Replace CRT monitors with LED or
LCD monitors
⃞⃞ Look for ENERGY STAR-rated equipment
⃞⃞ Use digital documents rather than
printing them
⃞⃞ Always photocopy on both sides of
the paper
LIGHTING
⃞⃞ Turn off lights at the end of the day
⃞⃞ Use natural lighting whenever possible
⃞⃞ Use motion sensors or dimmers on lights
⃞⃞ Replace incandescent bulbs with LEDs
or CFL lights
⃞⃞ Use task lighting instead of lighting the
entire room
COMPANY VEHICLES
⃞⃞ Switch to hybrid or alternative-fuel fleets
⃞⃞ Encourage carpooling
⃞⃞ Turn off engines when parked even
for short periods to reduce idling
⃞⃞ Conserve fuel by driving
less aggressively
EMPLOYEE EDUCATION
⃞⃞ Use teleconferencing to reduce
business travel
⃞⃞ Allow employees to work from
home on occasion
⃞⃞ Use coffee mugs instead of
disposable cups
⃞⃞ Encourage using mass transit or
carpooling for commuting
⃞⃞ Institute competitions that recognize
or reward employees who save the
most energy
Energy Saving Checklist
For Commercial Buildings
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