As we continue on into the hot
summer months, businesses guzzle up more and more energy, and therefore cash,
to manage their facilities.
Fortunately, summer demands for
cool air and green grasses do not need to weigh so heavily on the bank account.
There are many ways to save energy and money in the summer at little to no cost
to your organization:
1.
Check air
conditioning filters. Dusty filters stifle air flow, making your air
conditioner work harder to cool the room. Examining these filters each month,
and cleaning or replacing them when necessary, can reduce energy costs by 5 to
15%.
2. Move
heat-producing appliances away from the thermostat. Heat-producing
appliances, like televisions or lamps, near to the thermostat can trick it into
thinking the room temperature is higher than it is. Consequentially, your
thermostat will continue to cool when the facility is already at the desired
temperature.
3. Close the
blinds. In addition to light, heat transfers easily through window glass.
Keeping the heat out will reduce the temperature inside your facility, and
therefore, your air conditioning needs.
4. Wash the
refrigerator seals. Stuck on food, dust and dirt may cause the seal to
remain partially open, allowing cool air to sneak out. Washing the seals every
few weeks will prevent unnecessary energy use.
5. Cover
food and cap drinks in the refrigerator. Uncovered food and drinks create
moisture that causes the compressor to overwork. Making sure all fridge
contents are covered and lidded will increase the refrigerators efficiency.
6. Add a
rain sensor to your sprinkler system. A rain sensor detects the amount of
water the lawn receives from natural rainfall. Then, it adjusts the sprinkler
system to spray only the amount of water your lawn still needs. You can keep
your grasses green while minimizing water consumption and cost.
Significant reductions in energy
costs do not require big investments. The most expensive suggestion given here,
purchasing a rain sensor, is available for less than twenty dollars. With a few
simple steps, you can create greener, cheaper facility operations.
