Commercial

• Establish a baseline energy use to assess the energy consumption
• Turn off lights and eqipment when not in use
• Install LED (light-emitting diode) "EXIT" signs
• Install lighting occupancy sensors
• Adjust thermostats when buildings are unoccupied
• Use the energy saving feature on printers, monitors, copiers, and computers
• Replace your HVAC filters as required
• Use energy efficient office equipment
• Don't use screen savers, which prevent computers from going into power-saver mode
• Make double-sided copies whenever possible
• Turn off the copier at night
• Properly service all refrigeration and boilers

Residential

• Reduce the temperature of the hot water heater
• Insulate the hot water heater or hot water tank
• Switch to compact florescent lights-CFL
• install low flow shower heads
• Unplug all charging devices
• Add the proper amount of insulation to the attic
• Only do full loads of laundry and dishes
• Replace old appliances with the new energy efficient appliances
• In the summer, close the blinds & shades and set your air conditioner to 75-78 ºF / 24-26