How you can save energy at work every day
Computers
- Always turn off your computer monitor when away from your desk for 15 minutes or
more.
- When you go home, log out and turn off your computer and monitor and accessories
at the power switch.
Lights
- If you are the last one out, turn out general area lights.
- Always turn off lights in unoccupied rooms or areas such as offices, break rooms,
and conference rooms.
- Turn off desk lights or other task lights when not needed.
Heaters, equipment and appliances
- Always turn off portable electric heaters at night, at lunch, and on weekends.
- Be sure to turn off coffee pots, radios, or other equipment.
- At the close of business, assign someone to turn off all copiers and printers.
Lighting
- Many areas are overlit, use multi-switching to turn off part of the lights if possible
- If you get to work early or work after regular hours, use only the lights you need.
- Use only partial lighting before and after business hours.
- Lights by windows can often be turned off during the day.
Heating & cooling
- During occupied hours, set thermostats at 68-70°F for heating and 74-76°F for cooling.
- Wear sweaters or layered clothing so you can adjust to stay comfortable.
- After hours, adjust your thermostat to 55-60°F for heating and 80°F for cooling.
Heating & cooling
- Keep doors and windows closed when its warm or cold outside and heating or cooling
is needed.
- Use window blinds.
- Direct sunlight can overheat spaces, making the air conditioner work harder. Close
or tilt blinds to block direct sunlight. Close blinds at night in winter to reduce
heat loss.
Doing a little, saves a lot... Every Day!
See back issues of our
Efficiency By Design newsletter and our Tech Briefs
online for energy-saving ideas. You can download electronic copies of the Energy Smart Operations booklet, How
to Save Energy at Work and the Operator's Energy Saving
Checklist. You can also request printed versions of these publications
by calling Energy Management Services at (541) 685-7000.
