- 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
Incandescent lights generate heat
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.
