We run 24/7 and I can't say I notice much. AC doesn't run much at all once the sun goes down regardless if there is someone in the space. If you are too worried about it, install a programmable thermostat to regulate the temp after hours.
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We run 24/7 and I can't say I notice much. AC doesn't run much at all once the sun goes down regardless if there is someone in the space. If you are too worried about it, install a programmable thermostat to regulate the temp after hours.Thanks & God Bless,Joel BennettChief DreamchaserVeel HoedenJoin Us on Facebook!
From: cowo...@googlegroups.com [mailto:cowo...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Cody Sullivan
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Subject: [Coworking] Utility costs with 24/7 accessForgive me if this has already been asked. I searched the forum, but couldn't find anything. For those who offer 24/7 access, does it affect your utility bills much? I just imagine having one person stay really late and running the AC for another 6 hours or so. I know most people don't take advantage of 24/7 access even if they want it... nonetheless, I'm curious if it makes a noticeable difference to bills.--
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Jerome- Good point. I guess what I was trying to say is that other than it running to keep a stable temp, I have never had someone crank up the air at 10p because they were hot, regardless of the temp outside. 72-74 degrees feels pretty good in the summer when you are working late at night, just as it does when you are working at 2p.
Jerome- Good point. I guess what I was trying to say is that other than it running to keep a stable temp, I have never had someone crank up the air at 10p because they were hot, regardless of the temp outside. 72-74 degrees feels pretty good in the summer when you are working late at night, just as it does when you are working at 2p.
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Chiming in one more time here to give some info on how our members view 24-7 access.
I would agree with Alex. We are a 24/7 operation in that we have keycode access for members after our normal hours of 8a-5p, M-F. Many members perceive this as a HUGE win for them, but not many use it all that often. To date I have 1 member in at least once a week after 8p for conference calls overseas and another that uses our conference rooms 1-2 month for 6p or 7p meetings. A few others will work past 5p a couple times a month for an hour or two, but I only have one that consistently works 3-5 hrs later than the usual 8-5. I have a few early risers who get in prior to 7a. If we were 8a-5p a few would just adjust, 2 would complain... the rest likely wouldn't notice. Weekends would be a different story.
The key here is we have not, and have no intention of staffing the space while they are here, nor opening it up to the general public/drop-ins. The only ones with keycodes are members in good standing, and for the ones I am iffy on when they pay their first month I conveniently delay setting up a code with them until they spend some time in the space. We have never had an issue with theft, after hours messes, or AC/Heat blasting when I come in the morning. But again, we only allow this for members.
If you have members who absolutely need it, I think it is possible to do without much trouble. If not, go without for a while and you can always grow into it.
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I guess it's worth asking what your non 24/7 costs are before being able to provide a useful answer to this question :)
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Chiming in one more time here to give some info on how our members view 24-7 access.I would agree with Alex. We are a 24/7 operation in that we have keycode access for members after our normal hours of 8a-5p, M-F. Many members perceive this as a HUGE win for them, but not many use it all that often. To date I have 1 member in at least once a week after 8p for conference calls overseas and another that uses our conference rooms 1-2 month for 6p or 7p meetings. A few others will work past 5p a couple times a month for an hour or two, but I only have one that consistently works 3-5 hrs later than the usual 8-5. I have a few early risers who get in prior to 7a. If we were 8a-5p a few would just adjust, 2 would complain... the rest likely wouldn't notice. Weekends would be a different story.The key here is we have not, and have no intention of staffing the space while they are here, nor opening it up to the general public/drop-ins. The only ones with keycodes are members in good standing, and for the ones I am iffy on when they pay their first month I conveniently delay setting up a code with them until they spend some time in the space. We have never had an issue with theft, after hours messes, or AC/Heat blasting when I come in the morning. But again, we only allow this for members.If you have members who absolutely need it, I think it is possible to do without much trouble. If not, go without for a while and you can always grow into it.Thanks & God Bless,Joel BennettChief DreamchaserVeel HoedenJoin Us on Facebook!
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No amount of video surveillance and security is going to help you BEFORE an incident - only afterwards...especially if your space is relatively accessible to the public, like if it's on the ground floor or similar.