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1.	Adjust thermostats: By lowering the thermostat in winter 1 or 2 degrees and raising the thermostat in summer, you can save up to 10% per year on your energy bills.

2.	Reduce the hot water temperature: If you are not washing dishes, you can lower the domestic hot water temperature to 110 degrees.

3.	Shut the door! There is no need to heat or cool the outdoors.

4.	Turn off lights and equipment when not in use.

5.	Seal off unused areas and don't heat or cool them: Storage areas are a good place to start.

6.	Encourage employees to be energy conscious.

1.	Hire AMI Services, Inc for a Preventative Maintenance Contract: By regularly changing filters and belts, cleaning condenser coils and heat exchangers, and cleaning furnaces, you can save money and be minimize down time. Prevention Programs >>

2.	Wrap hot water tank with jacket insulation.

3.	Install programmable thermostats: This low cost device will help optimize your building's heating and cooling needs. You won't have to remember to turn the system down when leaving the building.

4.	Seal heating and cooling ducts: Leakage from ductwork can be substantial, as much as 20 to 30%. Some estimate duct leakage costs $5 billion per year.

5.	Seal exterior cracks and holes: Install weather stripping and caulk leaks.

6.	Install shades and/or drapes: Keeping the sun out on hot days or the heat in on cold days can save on energy costs.

7.	Install heavy- duty plastic strip curtains on garage bay doors: If you have bay doors in the warehouse, these curtains will prevent much of the cold and hot air from infiltrating the warehouse space.

1.	Replace outdated HVAC equipment with high efficiency equipment.

2.	Balance the system: By having a system professionally air balanced, you can eliminate those "hot and cold spots," lessen employee complaints and get the most from your system.

3.	Replace old leaking windows and doors.