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Energy Efficiency
Rising energy prices and growing environmental concerns have motivated many of us to reconsider our energy use. In the places that you live and work, energy-efficiency is the most cost-effective way to reduce your utility bill and greenhouse gas emissions. Most efficiency projects are inexpensive and pay for themselves in energy savings.  An energy audit can help you measure where and how much energy you use and help you decide the type of energy efficiency projects that makes sense for you.
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Advantages of Energy Efficiency
  • Reduce your utility bills!
  • Increase your property’s value!
  • Enjoy a more comfortable living or working space!
  • Help support a new energy economy!

 

Background Facts
  • Every kWh of electricity saved reduces your CO2 emissions by almost 1/2 a pound
  • Every therm of natural gas you save reduces your CO2 emissions by over 12 pounds
  • Efficiency projects can help the average Bay Area household save over $600 and 4,300 lbs. of CO2 emissions a year
  • The energy saved through efficiency can significantly reduce the size a solar project and its costs


 

Energy Tips

Recalibrate your electronic thermostats.  Make sure that the time settings accurately reflect when you need heating and cooling.  It is recommended that you set the temperature settings to 76°F for cooling and 68°F for heating.  For even greater energy savings, set the cooling temperature higher and the heating temperature lower, depending on the needs of your employees and business.