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Save energy, water, money and help protect the environment by using using your utility resources more efficiently.

Top energy tips for your office building

  • Install occupancy sensors that turn lights off when kitchens, restrooms and offices are not occupied.
  • Use Low-E glass on office windows to regulate heat gain.
  • Upgrade T-12 lights to T-8 fluorescents. In addition to energy savings, you can also earn a rebate.
  • Install an energy management system that controls lighting, HVAC and other building components.

Learn more about how to save at your facility. Review water-saving tips and energy-saving tips.

Builder Incentive Program
We encourage homebuilders to qualify their homes under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR New Homes program. These homes are independently verified to save at least 15 percent more energy than local code requires.

If you have any questions about energy or water conservation at your business, send us an e-mail.



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