Efficiency for renters/lease holders

Why Bother?

Better building performance directly improves your bottom line
- Lowers utility bills
- Decreases environmental footprint
- Creates a healthier work environment
- Improves employee retention

Get a free energy audit from your utility
- Learn where and how you use energy in your building, where to focus for most cost-effective opportunities for savings.
Identify efficiency opportunities
- Prioritize based on upfront costs, savings, ROI, available rebates, ease of implementation.

Increases lease value of property
Lowers risk
Reduces maintenance costs
Tenants account for 70% of energy used in commercial, retail, and industrial buildings.

Behavior Changes! Easy and free
- Turn off lights and equipment when not in use
- Set thermostat at 78 degrees or higher in summer and 66 degrees or lower in winter
Don't heat or cool and empty building
Install a programable thermostat
Avoid using space heaters
Close blinds in summer to keep out heat; open in winter for passive heat gain during the day and close at night to keep out the cold
Switch most-used light fixtures to efficient LED lighting
Use task lighting
Install dimmer switches/motion sensors
Power strips/phantom power
Use energy/power management settings
Energy/water benchmarking
- Portfolio Manager
Weatherization, air sealing
Perform routine maintenance
Turn down water heater to 120 degrees
Insulate hot water tank and pipes
Reduce outdoor water use
Water between 4 a.m. - 8 a.m. max 3 days/wk
Fix water leaks
Install aerators and low-flow fixtures
Add mulch around trees/plants
Water by hand and use a shutoff nozzle
Plant drought tolerant, native plants to minimize water and fertilizer use