Business Temperature Tips

• Install programable thermostats. You can save as much as 10 percent a year on heating and cooling by adjusting your thermostat back 7° to 10°F for eight hours a day from its typical setting. A smart thermostat takes that a step further by allowing you to set your temperature from your smart phone or tablet. Some even learn your habits and adjust accordingly, saving you even more.
• Heat pumps aren’t just for heating. Did you know that heat pumps are an energy-efficient and quiet alternative to room and window air conditioners? Heat pumps concentrate and move heat from your business to the outdoors, providing you cool, dry comfort while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
• Remember to change your AC filters. Remember to check your filter at the start of the season and change it out if needed. A clean filter will maximize your system's output.
• Get a boiler tune-up. When too much air is used to burn fuel, energy is wasted because excessive heat is transferred to the air rather than to the steam. According to ENERGY STAR^®, a boiler tune up will ensure your boiler has the right fuel-to-air ratio.
• Weatherize. Seal cracks and openings to prevent warm air from leaking into your business, or your cool air out.

Lighting and Electronics Tips

• Unplug electronics when you're not using them. Even in stand-by mode, electronics still consume electricity unless they are completely shut off. An advanced power strip can help. The Environmental Protection Agency reports that plugging devices into the strip and turning it off when they are not in use can help you save up to $100 annually.
• Put lamps in the corners of rooms so that light reflects off two walls. This way, you won't have to use as many light sources.
• Use ENERGY STAR certified LED light bulbs. Traditional incandescent bulbs release 90 percent of the energy they use as heat. LEDs are much more efficient, emit very little heat and last 25 times longer than incandescent lighting.
• Remember to turn the lights off when a space is not in use. If you own voice-controlled assistants like Alexa or Google, use them to turn lights on and off with ease.