What Is the Ideal Summer Temperature for Offices and Commercial Buildings?

As temperatures continue to rise high during the summer months, the quest for the ideal indoor temperature in office environments and other commercial buildings becomes crucial. Striking the right balance isn’t just about comfort—it impacts energy efficiency.  

For those who like to be energy-conscious and comfortable in the summer, we have a couple of options for commercial business owners. Catalyst Power distributed generation solutions can save you from the heat and alleviate the pressure of high-price energy bills. Below, we explore how our Connected Microgrid® solution and free community solar subscriptions can save your business money.  

How Does a Connected Microgrid Solution Benefit My Building? 

Personal preferences aside, experts generally recommend setting the thermostat between 72°F and 76°F during summer. This range accommodates most people’s comfort levels without causing significant strain on your building’s HVAC systems or energy bills. When you partner with Catalyst Power, we build, own, and operate a Connected Microgrid right on your property. This solution comes equipped with solar panels and optional battery storage. Our Connected Microgrid offers fixed-rate, on-site solar generation while reducing your monthly energy costs. With this system, you gain control over your energy supply and, thus, your utility bill. Plus, you already have full control over your own HVAC system, which allows you to optimize energy usage and reduce costs, further protecting you from potentially higher utility rates.  

For more information on our recommendations for solar solutions by building type, check out our recent blog post. 

How Does Community Solar Benefit My Building? 

Energy efficiency plays a pivotal role in managing your business's energy costs during the summer. Each incremental rise in the thermostat setting can lead to significant energy savings, enhancing sustainability efforts and cost management efficiency. If your building needs a more extensive offsite plan because you don’t have the space to host a solution on-site or otherwise, our community solar subscription service is another sustainable (and bonus: cost savings!) solution to consider. The perks for subscribing to a local solar farm are endless: there’s no rooftop required, it reduces your building’s carbon footprint, and it lowers your electricity bills.  

When you subscribe to community solar with Catalyst Power, our program transfers the solar array's energy to you and your neighbors, resulting in a discounted monthly utility bill of up to 10% in cost savings. 

Get Cool with Catalyst Power 

Let us help you achieve more than just your ideal office temperature. We can analyze your energy consumption for long-term budget certainty, even through seasonal swings. Contact one of our Energy Experts today, and we’ll get you started on the road toward energy savings and greater sustainability.