Submetering for Condos Newsletter - Issue #3
Reducing Energy Use - Tips for Condo Associations
1. Use outdoor lights with a photocell unit or a motion sensor so that they turn on only at night or when someone is present.
2. Plant trees or shrubs to shade outdoor air conditioning units but be sure not to block the airflow.
3. In common areas, adjust lighting to the time of day and need. Use dimmers and timers if possible and whenever there is enough natural light available turn the lights off.
4. Regularly maintain furnaces and keep the filters clean for maximum efficiency.