Communicate energy conservation information and progress to employees
Provide employees with regular updates about energy initiatives and progress.
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GO GREEN RESOURCES
Unsure of what a certain metric means or how to achieve it? Use these resources for clarification and guidance on how to implement new sustainable actions in your workplace.
Encourage employees to dress appropriately for the weather and discourage space heater use
Encouraging employees to dress in layers reduces the likelihood of wasting energy to unnecessarily heat workspaces.
Have on-site renewable energy or purchase a percentage of renewable energy
Using green power helps to support renewable energy development and more.
Encourage employees to use task lighting instead of lighting entire areas
Use of task lighting can significantly reduce overall lighting demands by allowing employees to aim the light where it is needed.
Have dimmers or make use of natural lighting instead of full lighting
Dimmer controls provide variable indoor lighting. When you dim lightbulbs, it reduces their wattage and output, which helps save energy.
Install LED or other energy efficient lighting
There are a number of low-cost lighting solutions a businesses can invest in to make lighting more efficient and save money in the long run.
Have a programmable or smart thermostat set to reduce HVAC usage after hours
Offices can save money on heating and cooling bills by simply resetting the thermostat for the end of the workday.
Track, understand, and review utility bills to identify any inconsistent high usage
Office Checklist - Energy Conservation Category: 1. Track, understand, and review utility bills to identify any inconsistent high usage...
Clean lighting fixtures and lamps regularly
Have a schedule to wipe off fixtures, lightbulbs and lenses every few months to remove any buildup of dust.
Have a policy encouraging employees to unplug electronics at the end of the workday
Electronics use electricity even when they aren't in use
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