Set domestic water heater thermostats at 120 degrees. To avoid health risks associated with Legionnaire's Disease, never go below 115 degrees on potable water systems. Dishwashers, pot sinks, or other equipment may require higher temperatures, in which case consider using a booster heater or separate water heater for these. In the Office Establish a system to alert employees of expected high demand days including, but not limited to, e-mail, voice mail, or public address announcement to all employees. Communicate early to allow employees to take load reduction measures at home.
Employees can take steps to reduce lighting, personal computers and appliances electricity use .
While energy efficiency should be encouraged on a daily basis, stress the need for increased diligence to alleviate the emergency Remind and encourage employees to reduce electrical loads in their homes, too, to reduce demand on the utility system. Enhance employee awareness of energy efficiency through training and less formal methods. Provide mandatory and voluntary training opportunities on smart energy practices so that employees can practice energy efficiency during emergency periods and year-round. Turn off lights when leaving an area for more than a few minutes. In areas with sufficient daylighting, turn off electric lights .