| Walkabout Checklist Completing this checklist on a monthly basis will allow you to identify energy saving opportunities. |
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| Walkabout Checklist Completing this checklist on a monthly basis will allow you to identify energy saving opportunities. |
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| Heating | Checked | Further Action Needed (Y/N) |
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| Are there staff complaints about the temperature? | ||||
| Have heaters/boilers been serviced in the last 12 months? | ||||
| Are portable heaters being used? | ||||
| Are heaters and air conditioning units operating in the same space? | ||||
| If hot water is provided, is it being wasted? | ||||
| Do all areas have the same heating requirements? | ||||
| Is the room thermostat working and set to the correct temperature? | ||||
| Are the timers working and on the correct settings? | ||||
| Are other heating controls working and on the correct settings? | ||||
| Are there obstructions in front of radiators or heaters? | ||||
| Are windows and doors open when heating or air conditioning is on? | ||||
| Are there any cold drafts coming from windows or doors? | ||||
| Lighting | ||||
| Are lights switched off (if daylight is sufficient lighting/room not in use)? | ||||
| Are any out-of-date light fixtures being used? | ||||
| Are lamps and fittings clean? | ||||
| Are incandescent bulbs still in use? | ||||
| Are light switches easy to access and labeled? | ||||
| Is exterior lighting switched off when not in use? | ||||
| In the Office | ||||
| Have computers got built-in energy saving features and are they activated? | ||||
| Are computers left on over night or when not in use? | ||||
| Are monitors and fans switched off when not in use? | ||||
| Are photocopiers located in air conditioned areas? | ||||
| Are computers, printer and photocopiers left on overnight/weekends? | ||||
| Are vending machine/water coolers left on all the time? | ||||
| In the Factory/Warehouse | ||||
| Are pumps/fans/compressed air switched off when the equipment is not in use? | ||||
| Can you hear compressed air leaks? | ||||
| Are refrigeration units being run efficiently | ||||
| Are coils cleaned for refrigeration equipment? | ||||