Change Building Temperatures
Require warmer facility temperatures in summer and cooler facility temperatures in winter. Encourage people to dress appropriately for the season. Most facilities could change their temperatures a degree or two with little difference in occupant comfort. Over the entire federal government a huge cost savings can be recognized. Unoccupied spaces can be adjusted more significantly.
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control lighting costs
Turn off lights that are not in use. This can be done manually, with sensors or by utilizing daylight. This will save money, energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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eliminate all T-12 and incandescent lamps
T-12 and incandescent lamps can be replaced to initiate cost savings quickly. Any of these lamps that remain should be replaced as soon as possible. Old products should be recycled.
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Install programmable thermostats
Install programmable thermostats to make sure that energy use reductions occur when buildings are not in use. Reducing energy used for building space conditioning can result in significant cost savings.
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Insulate areas without insulation
Building insulation greatly reduces space conditioning costs. Insulate outside walls, ceilings/roofs and other areas of building envelopes to reduce energy use and save money. Seal cracks to provide a complete insulation barrier.
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Fix Windows to save energy and money
Repair broken window panes to save energy and money. Broken glass, and leaking windows are very wasteful of energy from space conditioning.
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Timers on water heaters
Water heater timers have a quick payback and can save money for the Federal government.
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Turn off and unplug unused equipment
Turn off equipment that is not in use. When possible unplug equipment not in use. This will save energy and costs thtat are now wasted.
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Energy Efficient Windows
Save money and energy by installing energy efficient windows.
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Energy Solutions
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Go For All Quick Payback Energy Savings Measures
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Environmental Protection Agency
Reduce Cost, Energy, and Time with Electronic Fill-able Forms.
Every agency and department in the federal government are well familiar with forms. We use them for Annual Leave, Sick Leave, CompTime, OverTime,... more »
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General Services Administration
New Building Sustainability
Building south facing construction in cooler climates to take advantage of passive solar gain. This would cut down on heating costs by effectively using the natural energy to aid in heating the buildings.
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Energy Audit Measures Could Save $5 billion
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