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Next to the integrity of your building, the efficiency and usage patterns of your heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems (HVAC) have the most marked effect on business energy costs. 

The links in the right margin lead to suggestions that can help you reduce your usage by as much as 30 percent. You can accomplish your goals by using the HVAC system less, changing temperature settings, and replacing equipment with more efficient designs. 

Take a look at Table 1 for a list of improvements and the estimated annual fuel savings. 

You can make the simple and moderate adjustments yourself, but you'll need to consult a heating and air conditioning contractor to make decisions about more efficient equipment.

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