ENERGY SAVINGS TIPS

Office equipment

Turn off PCs, monitors, printers, and copiers nightly and on weekends. If unable to switch off the entire computer, turn off the monitor and printer.
When purchasing PCs, monitors, printers, fax machines and copiers, consider buying Energy Star models that can switch to a power-saving mode when not in use.
If feasible, use laptop computers where possible, as they consume 90 percent less energy than desktop computers.
Ink-jet printers also consume 90 percent less energy than laser printers consider using them wherever possible.
Paper-reducing strategies, such as double-sided printing, re-using paper, and using e-mail instead of sending memos or faxing documents not only save energy, but conserve other resources, such as staff time.

Turn off non-essential and decorative lighting, especially in unoccupied areas.
Replace flickering, dim and burned-out lamps.
Clean fixtures and diffusers (at least annually).
Color-code or mark light switches and circuit breakers that can be turned off when not needed.
Use task lighting to directly illuminate work areas.
Lower the height of light fixtures if possible to increase usable light.
Replace burned out lamps with lower wattage lamps or energy-saving lamps wherever possible.
Replacing incandescent lighting systems with compact fluorescent and/or high-pressure fixtures.
Install more efficient security and parking lot lighting. High-pressure sodium fixtures are more efficient than metal halide, mercury vapor, fluorescent or incandescent fixtures.
Paint dark walls and ceilings with lighter colors to maximize the effect of existing light sources.
Maximize natural lighting by installing skylights or windows.
Install dimmer or occupancy switches where appropriate to lower energy use such as in stairwells, copy rooms, and restrooms.
Schedule janitorial services during the day, or use a minimum number of lights when cleaning.
Color-code switches that should remain off when crews are cleaning.
Implement a group re-Iamping schedule, and re-Iamp at 70% of rated lamp life. Lamps that run longer than 70% of their rated life actually cost more in terms of energy use.
Trim bushes and trees away from outdoor lighting to maximize illumination and prevent shadows.

Remove internal shelf lights to reduce refrigeration and lighting energy use.
Remove all, or at least every other incandescent bulb over refrigerated meat displays.
Maintain display fixtures and freezers at the following temperatures for maximum energy savings:
- Frozen food cases, -8 degrees F
- Ice cream cases/chests, -14 degrees F
- Deli cases, 35 degrees F
- Beer cases, 40 degrees F
- Soda/dairy cases, 40 degrees F
Keep products below market load lines in freezers and coolers. Overloaded displays decrease product quality and increase energy use by as much as 10 to 20% per unit.
Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for shelf positions and sizes to prevent increased refrigeration loads.
Keep doors on refrigerated units open as little as necessary when unloading or re-stocking.
Use recommended night covers on low-temperature fixtures, and keep covers below load lines to reduce compressor run time and save energy.
Clean condensing fins and plates monthly, and inspect for ice build-up and bent fins.
Check door latches and gaskets on refrigeration and freezer units regularly; adjust latches and replace worn door gaskets as needed.
When purchasing new refrigeration systems select the higher energy efficiency rating (EER) -- the greater the cooling capacity for each kWh of energy input, the greater the efficiency of the system.
Brush condenser coils weekly with a non-metallic brush, and clean coils monthly if dust build-up is extensive.

Check refrigerator and freezer gaskets annually for leaks and wear, and replace as needed.
Perform annual checks on refrigeration and freezer units to determine whether units are level; upright doors should close automatically from an open position.
Have automatic defrost cycles checked annually and adjusted if necessary by a trained service technician.

Ensure improve Power Factor (p.f.) by using P.F.I. Plant in large industries and housing Complex.
Uses of required size Capacitors for small industries.
Turn off motors used in perimeter fan coil units on mild winter nights to permit the system to operate by natural convection.
Tighten belts and pulleys at regular intervals to prevent slippage.
Lubricate motors and drive regularly to reduce friction.
Replace bearings when worn.
Check and adjust alignment between motor and drive equipment to reduce wear ad excessive torque.
Keep motors clean to facilitate cooling.
Purchase motors with the highest energy efficiency available.
Replace worn or defective motors with motors sized as close to load as possible.