Programmable Thermostats Calculator

Programmable Thermostats

Thermostat With HVAC systems accounting for more than one-third of the average commercial property's energy costs, easy-to-use programmable thermostats are a must. They turn off the heat or air at night, and allow offices to automatically adjust the setting throughout the day. Energy Star estimates each degree a thermostat is raised or lowered saves 3% on the energy bill. The payback however depends on how many thermostats you need, the size of your building, the age of your system, and the hours your building is occupied. The calculator below takes these factors into account, as well as your local rebates, equipment costs, installation times, and area climate patterns.

Calculate Your Payback in 4 Steps

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Tell us about your office building. If you only lease a portion of the building, limit your answers where applicable to the part your office occupies (i.e. square footage or number of floors).

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The focus here is on figuring out how many hours a year the heating and cooling is running. Usually, if 1 person is in the office, the air is on. In answering these questions, think about when the first person arrives and the last person leaves.

Hours A Day Hours A Day Days A Week Days A Month Weeks A Year
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In answering the questions below, think how high in the summer or low in the winter you can set the thermostat to save energy – yet still make people comfortable.

Heating in the Winter Air Conditioning in the Summer

Tip: 68 is common

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Tip: 73 is common

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Tip: 60 is common

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Tip: 78 is common

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Tip: frequently it is the same age as the building.

Tip: count only those that would be replaced with a programmable thermostat.

Your Savings: Programmable Thermostats

We've calculated the approximate costs, financial savings, simple payback period, and environmental benefits of installing programmable thermostats. Below, you'll find vendors to help you install them.

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kWh Saved per year CO2 Avoided per year
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Rebates

The projected cost above takes into account the following rebates we found for your business:

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