• Limit the use of heat-producing equipment such as printers or fax machines, and turn off any equipment when not in use and every night.
• Keep your windows covered and doors closed during the day to keep cool air inside.
• Use a programmable thermostat to reliably adjust the temperature in your building.
• Use an appropriate air conditioning unit. A larger unit does not necessarily cool the room better.
• Keep your filters clean and maintain your air conditioning unit in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

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On average, lighting accounts for nearly 30 per cent of a business' electricity use.

Standard incandescent lights produce much more heat than fluorescent lights. This increase in heat can increase the load on your air conditioning unit in the summer and is a very expensive way to heat your business in the winter.

Reduce your cooling costs by switching to fluorescent lighting.