Energy
STARTING POINT
1. Activate power management on your computer
- Our Power Management Fact Sheet gives the steps to change power options on your computer.
STEP IT UP
2. Help your coworkers activate power management
- Ask those around you if they have set it up. If they haven't, tell them how easy it is and offer to show them how.
3. Use a power strip as the central turn off point for your office electronics
- Vampire energy chart
- Smart power strips with surge protectors that make it easy to "unplug" many appliances at once
- Energy use of various appliances
4. Close windows and blinds before leaving for the day
- Don't let heat escape through the window! At night, close the blinds, shades, and curtains—they will act as an extra layer of insulation.
5. Shut off lights when leaving the room
- To dispel one common myth, it does NOT require more energy to turn the light back on—always best to turn it off if you leave!
6. Adjust your thermostat depending on the season
- Talk to your building manager to find out what the best energy conservation setting is for your building
7.Switch to CFLs
- Our CFL Fact Sheet will give you all the information you need on how to switch, as well as proper disposal.