No-cost/Low-cost Ideas to Reduce Energy Use in Office Buildings

Abstract

This article presents actual examples of energy savings achieved
in office buildings occupied by federal government agencies (e.g., DOD,
EPA, US Postal Service) and other entities. This has been done using
no-cost and low-cost concepts of emergency electricity load reduction
programs such as energy “coasting,” reduced nighttime baseload elec-
tricity use, smart morning HVAC system startup, and bi-level lighting.
Before and after comparisons highlight the reductions achieved.
Examples are provided for buildings owned by Beacon Capital
Partners or managed by Jones Lang LaSalle. Beacon Capital Partners
owns and operates commercial office buildings throughout the US and
Europe. Jones Lang LaSalle is a global real estate firm whose services
include sustainable building management.