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Reduce Thermostat Level Up to 3 Points <br /> The cheapest heating fuel is the kind that you didn't have to use. <br /> Costs Payback/Benefits Rebates Business Types <br /> None Statistics show a 2-3%savings on None All <br /> heating bills per degree reduction <br /> on the thermostat(over 24hrs) <br /> Resources&Suggestions <br /> You can earn up to 3 points for implementing this action. 1 Point will be given for each proven degree reduction dur- <br /> ing business hours and 1/2 point will be given for each proven degree reduction during non-business hours. <br /> Reducing the thermostat also means that the blower fan will run less if it is on automatic,thus saving electricity. <br /> Case Summary <br /> APS Controls performed a study on night setbacks using programmable thermostats and found that using temperature <br /> reductions, and/or night setbacks can significantly reduce the run time of HVAC systems and their corresponding fan <br /> use,thus saving heating fuel, electricity, and money. The study can be found at http://www.apscontrols.ca/ <br /> serv0l.htm <br /> Upgrade your Building's HVAC Systems to an Efficient Model 3 Points <br /> Heating, ventilation, and cooling systems make up a large bulk of your energy costs. However, a system that is old or <br /> operating inefficiently can brake your back... and the bank. <br /> Costs Payback/Benefits Rebates Business Types <br /> Any costs for installation/ Depending upon the efficiency of Available from your electric utility All <br /> removal of the old and new the old and new systems, payback for electric heat/cooling and from <br /> systems; $6k to$20k+ can be 5-10 years or less. your gas utility for gas heating. <br /> Resources&Suggestions <br /> www.energystar.gov has a veritable amount of information regarding energy efficient heating and cooling systems. <br /> Make sure to have a contractor properly size your heating/cooling system for your building to ensure that you aren't <br /> buying too big or too small of a system. <br /> Loans <br /> The City of Elk River Economic Development Department can assist you in two micro loan programs. <br /> PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) and the Energy Efficiency Improvement Program (EEIP) both offer financing for <br /> energy upgrades and improved efficiency. Contact the ED Department at 763.635.1000 for more information. <br /> 12 <br />