by Kaitlin Krull for GreenBusinesses.com Most of us know how to take steps to save energy at home by cutting down on electricity, heating, and water usage. However, keeping our energy use to a minimum at the workplace is just as important. At Modernize, we understand the need to lead an environmentally conscious life both in and out of the home without sacrificing functionality. If you have the power to change the way your workplace’s energy is consumed, here are a few tips to get you started. Temperature Control Maintaining the temperature in your workplace is often harder than it seems. The struggle to keep equipment at the right temperature while making all your employees happy can be difficult at the best of times, and nearly impossible at others. Consider installing a smart thermostat system such as Nest in your workplace (an automated device that reads, monitors, and remotely controls your environment’s temperature) to save yourself daily trouble. In the meantime, f…