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;
   4. (4) installation of energy management controls to reduce heating and cooling during hours when space is normally unoccupied; and
   5. (5) installation of water saving/conservation devices where applicable.

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;
   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;
   6. (6) not using space heaters; and
   7. (7) using Energy Star computer equipment.

Source Note:The provisions of this §116.5 adopted to be effective November 21, 1999, 24 TexReg 10040.