Top Ten Tips for Heating, Lighting and Ventilation

• If you have fluorescent fittings which contain multiple tubes, consider removing some, especially near windows where less artificial light is required.
• Remind people to switch off lights in meeting rooms and toilets when not in use
• Consider turning the central heating thermostat down a degree or two
• Check that your central heating timer is set correctly – in particular, you may find that the heat generated by people and equipment means you can turn off the heating earlier in the afternoon without affecting comfort
• Encourage staff to turn down the heating instead of opening windows if it becomes too warm in winter
• Encourage staff to open windows instead of using the air conditioning if it becomes too warm in winter
• Consider setting your air conditioning thermostat a few degrees higher and if it has a timer, adjusting it to run for shorter periods
• Check that air conditioning is never used at the same time as heating
• Consider changing your dress code to encourage people to dress for the seasonal weather instead of relying on artificial heating and cooling
• Discourage staff from using electric fan heaters and desk fans to supplement the ambient heating and cooling