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Adjust HVAC / Thermostat Temperature Setbacks

Facility Staff Only

I will check the office HVAC setbacks and thermostats to ensure the space is set to 60F heating/80F cooling during unoccupied periods (authorized personnel only).
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Energy Saver: Programmable Thermostats
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Chat with Your Energy Champion

Facility Staff Only

Connect with your organization's SEM Energy Champion to share ideas and ask about their plans for the year and how you might participate / support their energy saving goals.

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Choose LED Bulbs

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I will replace at least 2 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Learn about House Bill 2531, which banned the sale of CFLs in Oregon in 2025

Learn about how to receive incentives from Energy Trust by upgrading to LED lights

Switching to LED Lighting: the Health, Financial and Environmental Benefits

Energy Star: Find Light Fixtures
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Display Quick Wins Posters

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I will hang / distribute "Quick Wins" posters in common areas around my office (Download and print your own or ask SEM Coach / Energy Champion for assistance).
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Energy Challenge Resources

6 Quick Wins for Building Occupants Poster

8 Quick Wins for Property Managers

8 Quick Wins for Facilities Teams
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Evaluate Occupancy Sensors

Facility Staff Only

I will evaluate the location and settings of occupancy sensors in my workspace / office / facility (authorized personnel only).
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ACTION RESOURCES:

How Occupancy Sensors and Vacancy Sensors Work
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Install Smart Strip(s)

Facility Staff Only

I will install a smart strip at my desk and plug in all of my electronics. I will also educate my team on how to properly use smart strips.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Saving Energy Through Advanced Power Strips

10 Best Smart Plugs in 2024, According to Tech Experts
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Learn about Energy Trust's Equipment Incentives for Commercial Buildings

Facility Staff Only

I will review Energy Trust's equipment incentives and plan energy efficiency projects.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Energy Trust Oregon Cash Incentives
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Learn about Oregon's Building Performance Standards

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I will spend 10 minutes learning something new about Oregon's Building Performance Standard to better understand its impact on energy efficiency in my building/s.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Building Energy Performance Standards
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Request Your Organization's Energy Policy

Facility Staff Only

Request and review your organization's Energy Policy. Don't know where to find it? Contact your SEM Energy Team.

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Visit the Tool Lending Library

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I will visit the Tool Lending Library website and explore the available energy auditing tools that I can rent for free as an SEM Participant! Talk to your Coach for more details.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Tool Lending library

Tool Lending library Inventory
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Watch Introductory SEM Videos (SEM 101)

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I will watch a learning module on SEM via YouTube.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

SEM 101 Videos
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Add or Repair Caulking to Exterior Windows or Doors

Facility Staff Only

I will add, repair, or replace caulking to exterior windows or doors.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

How to Caulk and Weatherstrip Effectively

How to Diagnose Air Leaks In a Structure
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Adjust Equipment Operating Schedules

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I will compare equipment operating hours to actual occupancy times and adjust accordingly (authorized personnel only).
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Top 5 Equipment Scheduling Strategies Pro Recommended

Learn About Building Controls On Demand
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Adjust Exterior Lighting Sensors/Timers

Facility Staff Only

I will verify the proper function of daylight sensors or astronomical timers to exterior lights and adjust to according to building occupancy and daylight hours (authorized personnel only).
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Automated Exterior Building Lighting Inspection

Smart Buildings: Using Smart Technology to Save Energy in Existing Buildings

Buildings, Health, & Efficiency: How Lighting Controls Bring it All Together

Daylight Harvesting
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Audit or Install Daylight Sensors to Exterior Lights

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I will review existing daylight sensors or astronomical timers to ensure proper control of exterior lights OR I will install them (authorized personnel only).

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Clean the Coils of all AHUs

Facility Staff Only

I will clean the coils and/or filters of all Air Handling Units (AHUs) that show dirt buildup on the face of the coil (for authorized personnel only).
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ACTION RESOURCES:

How to Clean AHU Filters

Air Handler Unit Assessment Guidelines

Rooftop Unit HVAC Efficiency: Repair, Retrofit, Replace
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Fix Water Leaks

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I will verify the working condition of all faucets in my home or building(s) and repair the leaks identified (at work - for authorized personnel only!).

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Install Dimmer Switches

Facility Staff Only

I will replace standard light switches with dimmer switches in my office or home.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Lighting Control
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Install Occupancy Sensors

Facility Staff Only

I will add occupancy sensors for lighting control (authorized personnel only).
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Occupancy Sensors - Inexpensive Energy Savings

Occupancy Sensors
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Replace AHU Filters

Facility Staff Only

I will replace the Air Handling Unit (AHU) filters (for authorized personnel only).
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Engineering Mindset: HVAC AHU Filters

NADCA White Paper "Restoring Energy Efficiency Through HVAC Air Distribution System Cleaning"
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Replace Manual Thermostats

Facility Staff Only

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Energy Trust Incentives for Smart Thermostats for your Business

Learn about PGE Energy Partner Program for your Business
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Research Heat Pumps

Facility Staff Only

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my building or home.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Heat Pump Cycle - HVAC Online Training

Energy Trust Incentives for HVAC & Water Heating Equipment
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Survey Set Points

Facility Staff Only

I will survey the set points for the HVAC systems, hot water heaters, refrigerators/chillers/freezers and consider potential for changing those settings.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Nationwide HVAC Energy-Saving Potential Quantification for Office Buildings with Occupant-Centric Controls in Various Climates

For labs, -70 is the new -80.
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Use Talk Cards as Conversation Starter

Facility Staff Only

While on break at my office or facility I will use the Tool Box Talk cards to engage in a conversation about saving energy with my coworkers.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Commercial Energy Talk Cards

Industrial Energy Talk Cards
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Watch a BOC Technical Webinar

Facility Staff Only

I will watch a BOC technical webinar from the on-demand video library (contact your Energy Champion or SEM Coach for access).
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Recorded Technical Webinars
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Watch O&M Training Videos on YouTube

Facility Staff Only

I will watch 5 of these bite-sized videos on common low-cost strategies for operating and maintaining my building(s) efficiently.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

O&M Training Videos
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Watch SEM "How To" Videos

Facility Staff Only

I will watch at least one of the on-demand educational videos. Topics include "How to create an Energy Plan", "How to Form an Energy Team", "How to Create an Energy Policy", "How to Perform and Energy Audit", and more!
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Youtube Playlist
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Conduct a Compressed Air Leak Survey

Facility Staff Only

I will perform a compressed air leak survey at my facility and tag identified leaks. Please contact your energy team or SEM coach for guidance.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Energy Tips - Compressed Air

Energy-saving campaign toolkits for industrial customers
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Fix a Compressed Air Leak

Facility Staff Only

I will fix a tagged compressed air leak at my facility (for authorized personnel only).
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Energy-saving campaign toolkits for industrial customers

Energy Tips - Compressed Air
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Organize a Discussion Group

Facility Staff Only

I will organize a group of coworkers (or friends) to review ecochallenge.org's discussion course "Powering a Bright Future."
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Powering a Bright Future
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Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units

Facility Staff Only

I will create a list of inefficient heating and cooling units, identify which units should/can be replaced immediately or in the next budget cycle and begin the process to complete the replacement.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Energy Star: Heat and Cool Efficiently

Energy Star: When Is It Time to Replace?

Energy Trust HVAC Incentives for your Business
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CREATE A CUSTOM ACTION

Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!

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