City of Glendale, CA
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Simple Measures Can Add Up to Big Savings
For Your Office
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Replace inefficient fluorescent tube lights with new T5 or T8 high-efficiency ones to save on lighting costs
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Install occupancy sensors in general usage areas so lights only turn on when they’re needed
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Keep your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems running efficiently by performing regular maintenance on filters, belts, coils and bearings
For Retail:
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Replace incandescent exit signs with Light-Emitting Diode (LED) exit signs
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Install times or program thermostats to power down after closing
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Close entrance doors whenever possible to keep cold air in
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Turn off unnecessary lights in storage areas when not in use
For Warehouses:
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Replace high-bay lighting with high-intensity discharge lamps or high-bay fluorescent fixtures
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Install occupancy sensors in general usage areas so lights only turn on when they’re needed
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Install strip curtains or swing doors in walk-ins
For Restaurants:
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Replace incandescent or halogen lamps with LED lamps
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Install timers or program thermostats to power down after closing
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Install exhaust hood controls for significant energy savings during down times
For Food and Convenience Stores:
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Install strip curtains or swing doors in walk-ins
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Check your walk-ins and reach-ins for misaligned frames or hardware and replace worn door gaskets
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Install occupancy sensors in general usage areas so lights only turn on when they’re needed