1. (a) The commission will coordinate energy conservation measures with occupying agencies by:

   1. (1) reduction of lighting in areas where lighting levels exceed those required for the task performed;
   2. (2) adjustment of thermostats to minimize energy consumption;
   3. (3) installation of occupancy sensors to turn off lights in unoccupied areas; and
   4. (4) installation of energy management controls to reduce heating and cooling during hours when space is normally unoccupied.

2. (b) Occupying agencies shall cooperate in energy conservation by:

   1. (1) turning off unnecessary lights;
   2. (2) not adjusting thermostats;
   3. (3) eliminating unnecessary appliances;
   4. (4) closing blinds closed when the solar angle is such that excessive heat is gained through windows; and
   5. (5) turning off all office equipment when not in use, unless doing so would increase overall energy consumption or diminish the use or life of the equipment.

Source Note:The provisions of this §115.6 adopted to be effective April 27, 1995, 20 TexReg 2821.