Ground water can enter basements and crawlspaces, causing damage to the foundation and floor material, and promoting mold growth. Check for signs of seepage and leakage, and take appropriate action, such as installing sump pumps, etc.
Calculation in Completed Actions is actual savings which is updated monthly.
Over time, the interior and exterior of buildings can have moisture problems (e.g. mold) which can severely erode the building structure and also lead to serious occupant health problems or building-related illnesses.
Older building can have materials that are potentially poisonous. When the materials and building structure degrade, it can lead to serious occupant health problems or building-related illnesses.
Left unaddressed, pests (mice, squirrels or other rodents, termites, bats, etc.) can destroy materials and the overall building structure. Pests can also lead to serious occupant health problems or building-related illnesses.
Electric dryers are, relatively, much more expensive to run than gas ones. But given your objective of minimizing carbon, it is desirable
Based on your rate, you should switch to a time of use plan, where prices vary by time of the day (higher during the afternoon / early evening, lower during other times). This rate is for customers that have some flexibility about when they use electricity.
Preheat cooking equipment no longer and at no higher setting than the manufacturer's recommendation. Exceeding manufacturer's specifications can increase energy use.
If appropriate, use laptop computers and inkjet printers they consume 90 percent less energy than standard desktop computers.
If your space features linear fluorescent lighting with T12 lamps and magnetic ballasts, it is time to upgrade.
A programmable thermostat will reduce the amount that your heating and/or cooling system runs unnecessarily, such as when the building is predictably unoccupied.
