Energy Saving Tips for Property Manager, Landlord, Property Mangement Companies
The most important step is to find how much energy is being used in your property. An energy audit will pinpoint the areas where energy is being wasted so that effective steps can be taken to eliminate the problems. Energy audits can be conducted by local utility or a professional can be hired to do a very comprehensive examination. However, the first step for landlords, property managers or property management company to saving money on energy can be a do-it-yourself energy audit. An energy audit can be conducted by taking the following steps:
1. Check the insulation levels in the attic, exterior and basement walls, ceilings, floors and crawl spaces.
2. Check for holes or cracks around your walls, ceilings, windows, doors, light and plumbing fixtures, switches, and electrical outlets that can leak air into or out of your home.
3. Check for open fireplace dampers
4. Make sure your appliances and heating and cooling systems are properly maintained. Check the owner’s manuals for the recommended maintenance.
5. Study the lighting needs and use patterns, paying special attention to high-use areas such as the common area and outside lighting. Look for ways to use lighting controls—like occupancy sensors, dimmers, or timers—to reduce lighting energy use, and replace standard (incandescent) light bulbs and fixtures with compact or standard fluorescent lamps.
After the energy audit, prioritize the changes that need to be done based on savings versus the cost of fixing. Download this guide from US Department of Energy on tips for saving energy and money by CLICKING HERE.
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