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Jim is employed by National Grid in Syracuse and holds a BS in Engineering from Virginia Tech and an MBA from LeMoyne College. |
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| Q: What type of lighting should I install in an Office area? | |||
| A: Fluorescent lighting, T-8 Series, with electronic ballasts provide the best lighting and are also very energy efficient. | |||
| Q: During the heating season, should I use programable thermostats? | |||
| A: Absolutely, for night and weekend setbacks particularly. A 6-8 degree turndown is optimal for maximum energy savings. | |||
| Q: I have a very small office with 5-10 employees. What are my "big hitters" relative to energy usage? | |||
| A: Laser printers, lighting, dehumidifiers, and office cooling typically are the biggest electric loads. | |||
| Q: If I leave my office or business for a few minutes should I turn lights off or leave them on? Will it cost me more to restart when I return? | |||
| A: Unlike some motors, when your not in your office, turn lights off. Motion sensors are a great solution. | |||
| Q: Gas prices rose significantlly last winter. If that continues, is there much difference to heat with natural gas or electric? | |||
| A: In comparing last winter and end of August 2001 gas supply prices, it is approximately a 3:1 difference in favor of natural gas. This was based on a 100,000 BTU heating load. | |||
| Q: Does the amount of windows in my building have an effect on my heating and cooling costs? | |||
| A: Absolutely, solar gain and air infiltration can increase significantly based on a large square footage of window wall with poor seals. | |||
