It was unoccupied for some time, so I think it had been reprogrammed to maximize energy. But when I talked with the folks in charge, they were on it immediately. I can now crank it down to 67F if I want, and it's set to be in "occupied" mode (i.e., max comfort) for my regular work hours.
And yes, it's still "The BAC Cave" as a graphic sign hanging above the door proclaims. My boss thought it was really funny.
It's dark because I Do Not Like the overhead light (in my old office the lighting was only from the window or plus sometimes an under-shelf tasklight). The Europeans work in such a lighting environment frequently; I have slowly come to like it.
A small 10W (20W?) halogen desk lamp plus sometimes an undershelf worklight that was originally a task light over a table, but is now over my right shoulder. I'm going to substitute some custom lighting that's less bright than the latter, and that emits much less heat.
I may spook it up a bit more, but need to preserve something of a professional presentation as well. Right now it's just set close to my own comfort levels.
You have my permission to “spook it up a bit” as much as you want! LOL!