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Create incentives that will encourage employees to live closer to work.
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If you have room, create locker rooms and showers for those who are willing to bike or jog to work each day.
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Come up with a plan to encourage employees to carpool to work.
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Reward with recognition, those employees who take public transportation to work.
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Pay a small reward to employees who are successful in suggesting new ways to save energy.
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Investigate energy efficient fleets for use as company cars. Set a minimum mileage goal for all company vehicles.
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An easy way to save energy is to install programmable thermostats in
your office or business. These inexpensive devices will optimize your
building's heating and cooling needs.
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Among
the many ways to save energy, one of the simplest is to install a
locked cover over the thermostat. This will prevent employees from
changing the settings and maintain a steady temperature.
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Keep the temperature set at 70 - 72 in the winter and the air conditioning at 74 - 76 in the summer.
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Closing off and insulating unneeded windows and other openings is one of the simplest ways to save energy.
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Keeping your exterior and freight doors closed off as much as possible is one of the important ways to save energy.
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When buying or replacing computers, copiers and other office equipment,
be sure to consider the energy requirements of various models and buy
energy efficient equipment. Be sure to inform those that almost got
purchased as to the reason for your decision.
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An important way to save energy is to carefully evaluate the estimated
energy consumption, when buying or replacing any industrial equipment.
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Using heavy equipment during off peak hours is a good way to save
energy. Perhaps it’s time to consider a 2nd shift where your energy
needs can be better accommodated at less cost.
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Install ceiling and wall insulation in your business. You'll save money
on your monthly utility bills and your employees will be more
comfortable.
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Don't underestimate the energy efficiency you gain by turning off business machines and industrial equipment when not in use.
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It takes a lot of energy to make new containers, paper products and
packaging. One of the important ways to save energy is to reuse and
recycle your paper, metals, glass, plastic, cardboard and other
industrial materials.
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