Commercial Offices

Energy-Saving Tips for Office Buildings

LIGHTS

• Turn lights off in unoccupied rooms and let windows provide light wherever possible.
• Use timers and keep them properly set (i.e., no outside lights during the day).
• Replace incandescent bulbs with ENERGY STAR^® qualified fluorescent bulbs, including task lighting on desks.
• Use LED lamps for exit signs instead of incandescent bulbs.
• Replace T12 fixtures with High Performance T8 (HPT8) or T5 lighting systems.
• Install occupancy sensors to shut off lights when rooms are not in use.

HEATING & COOLING

• Turn off fans when the building is not in use.
• Install ENERGY STAR qualified programmable thermostats and locking covers to prevent tampering.
• Make sure doors and windows have tight seals and keep them closed when running your air conditioning system.
• Check equipment regularly (evaporative coolers, fans, pumps, etc.) for proper operation and maintenance needs.
• Properly insulate all exterior walls, ceilings, and wall cavities.   
• Use ENERGY STAR qualified roofing material with high reflectance.

OFFICE EQUIPMENT

• Activate "sleep" mode on computers and monitors for highest energy efficiency.
• Turn off printers, copiers, and coffee makers at the end of the day, and desk lamps and fans when not in use.