Commercial Energy Saving Tips No Cost: Turn up your thermostat. During warm weather months, set your thermostat to 78 degrees or higher when the work place is occupied, and 85 degrees or off after business hours. Using ceiling or room fans allows you to set the thermostat higher because the air movement will cool the room. You can save up to 3% for each degree the thermostat is set above 72 degrees. Reduce your lighting. A general rule is that a light should be off when no one is present. Turn off lights in unoccupied areas, remove excess lighting and turn off signage and other lights not necessary to security and safety. Be energy smart with office equipment. Turn off office equipment or set it to "power down" when not in use. Setting computers, monitors, and copiers to use sleep-mode when not in use helps cut energy costs by approximately 40%. Remember to turn equipment off at the end of the workday. Use shades and blinds. On hot days, draw the curtains and / or shades to keep the sun out. Remember to close doors to the outside to keep in cooler air. General Tips Commercial Tips EnergySaver™ Conservation Rate