Energy Saving Tips For Office
Air Conditioning (AC) and Ventilation
- Set and maintain air-conditioned room temperature between 24oC and 26oC in summer.
- Switch off the AC and ventilation equipment in offices, meeting rooms, etc. right after use. Affix “Save Energy” stickers as a reminder at the exits.
- Keep the windows and doors closed when the AC is turned on and use curtains or blinds to shade against sunlight.
- Keep doors closed between air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned areas, such as those between the office and the outdoor, lift lobbies, toilets or stores.
- Switch off lighting and heat-producing appliances that are not in use to reduce AC cooling load.
- Consider using an electric fan in conjunction with AC to spread cooled air more effectively.
- Set an indoor AC unit to low fan speed as the normal setting. Use a high fan speed first rather than lowering the temperature setting to cater for an increased cooling demand.
- Dress light to minimize the use of AC.
- Install occupant sensors to automatically switch on and off the AC and ventilation equipment in areas that are infrequently used, e.g. conference rooms.
- Install thermometers to monitor the room temperature to avoid excessive cooling.
- Clean dust filters of AC and ventilation equipment regularly.
- Remove obstructions from air vents of AC and ventilation equipment.
