12 Ways to Reduce Your Energy Costs This Season

With energy costs anticipated to have a double-digit increase this winter, businesses will be challenged to maintain margins without compromising quality or customer experience.

1. Use reclaimed water from the local wastewater agency to help with landscape irrigation.

 

2. Retrofit existing faucets with water- efficient taps to reduce water waste and get huge savings (Flow rates could be reasonably

reduced to 0.5 gpm.)

 

3. Conduct site assessments and operational reviews to identify energy reduction 

 

4. Install occupancy sensors in intermittently occupied spaces to reduce lighting expenses by 35% to 55%.

 

5. Open your curtains and shades on your south-facing windows during the day to allow sunlight to naturally heat the space.

 

6. Check condenser and evaporator coils on HVAC units or heat pumps quarterly. Dirty coils inhibit heat transfer and waste energy.

 

7. Use thermal installation to keep expensive heat from radiating away. This maintains heat in and makes the work area more comfortable.

 

8. Set up smart thermostats to accommodate seasonal changes.

 

9. Replace or repair leaking and failing steam traps to save as much as 20% of the steam generated by boilers.

 

10. Mount LED lighting in areas less frequently used, which will substantially reduce energy costs.

 

11. Check for air leaks around the window frames and caulk them to seal the gaps

 

12. Ensure your supply and return air vents are clear of furniture and appliances so your furnace works more efficiently.

 

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