Optimizing Energy Savings At Your Place Of Business

If you are a business owner seeking to expand your profit margins and reduce overhead, there are several low-cost or free measures you can take now in terms of the use of your air conditioning system to optimize your energy savings and decrease your monthly utility bills. These measures include:

* Buying a programmable thermostat "" A programmable thermostat provides the opportunity to save energy by maintaining higher temperatures in the workplace after everyone has gone home. These thermostats can also be programmed to start the air conditioning system and cool your work place down prior to the start of the workday.
* Close window coverings such as blinds and drapes during the day to prevent additional warming from sunlight during the day "" You can also open them at night to allow more heat to escape.
* Storage rooms and other areas where people aren"t working may not require as much cooling "" Cooling these areas to the same level as the spaces where your people are working may not be necessary, meaning that you may be able to shut some or all of the vents that feed cool air to these spaces.
* Use ceiling fans to circulate air "" Ceiling fans circulate cooled air back toward the floor with a counterclockwise spin. Also, by reversing the spin direction in the winter to clockwise you can circulate warm air downward to save on heating bills.
* Change out your air conditioning filters on a regular basis "" Air conditioning filters can get clogged quickly during periods of high usage, a condition that requires the air conditioner to work harder and use more energy. Replacing or cleaning these filters consistently can substantially raise cooling efficiency and lower energy usage.

With calls for more warm days ahead, optimizing your business" energy savings should be prioritized. Taking these steps now can reduce the demands on your business" air conditioning system, save money, and help the bottom line.