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Energy Conservation Tips

• Turn off PCs, monitors, printers, copiers, and lights every night and every weekend.  If you can't turn off the whole computer, turn off the monitor and the printer.
• When purchasing PCs, monitors, printers, fax machines and copiers, consider Energy Star models that "power down" after a user specified period of inactivity.
• Enable the energy savings options on existing office equipment.
• If appropriate, use ink jet printers - they consume 90% less energy than laser printers.
• Implement paper reducing strategies such as double sided printing as a default.
• Use e-mail instead of sending memos and faxing documents.
• Use shared LAN laser printers instead of individual laser printers.
• Use central departmental coffee makers and refrigerators instead of personal units.

• Turn off all personal task lighting every night and every weekend.
• If you are the last person leaving a bathroom or conference room, turn off the lights.
• Turn off all unnecessary lighting in corridors.
• Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescents.
• Use light colors when redecorating your office space.
• Use day lighting from windows or skylights, instead of electrical lighting, when you can.

• Where you have control of your thermostat, set the heating set point no greater than 68 degrees and cooling to no less than 74 degrees.
• Use blinds to control solar heat gains.
• Make sure all heating and air conditioning systems under your control are turned off every night and every weekend.
• Dress appropriately for the seasons and the comfort level of your work area.

• Avoid using elevators; use stairs.

• Don't use your toilet as an ashtray or wastebasket.
• Turn off the water while shaving. Fill the bottom of the sink with a few inches of water to rinse your razor.
• Turn off the water while brushing your teeth.
• Shorten your shower by a minute or two and you'll save up to 150 gallons per month.
• Don't use running water to thaw food.  Defrost food in the refrigerator for water efficiency and food safety.