Commercial Energy Saving Tips Low Cost: Install efficient lighting. There are a number of low cost solutions a business can invest in to make its lighting much more efficient and save money in the long run. For example, replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescents, which can last up to ten times longer. Upgrade fluorescent lighting fixtures to high efficiency equipment. Replace incandescent lights in exit signs with LED fixtures. This can reduce costs of these signs up to 95%. Install programmable thermostats. Programmable thermostats or time clocks can automatically control temperature settings and save energy. Use "smart" power strips. These sense the presence or absence of office workers and turn the attached equipment on or off accordingly. Choose the smallest monitor. The bigger the monitor, the more energy it uses. Switching from a 17-inch monitor to a 14-inch monitor saves energy by as much as 35%. Maintain your HVAC system. Perform regular maintenance to keep your heating and air conditioning systems running more efficiently. General Tips Commercial Tips EnergySaver™ Conservation Rate