How to Reduce Your Office Energy Consumption
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The office is a place filled with numerous appliances, machines and tools which we need to run a business. There are computers, fax machines, printers, coffee makers, copy machines and others. These equipments use a lot of energy and most times they are just on standby. There are various ways from which we could actually conserve some energy and save money by just doing a few simple things.
• Use the Energy Settings of a Computer to Your Advantage
By being familiar with the settings for energy usage features of your computer you will be able to set it to sleep mode which uses less energy. It is also advisable to turn off your monitor when not in use for a long time since it is the main computer component which requires the most power.
• When Not in Use, Turn Off Your Computer
In the US alone, the power needed to run all the monitors turned on at night requires eight major power stations. Computer monitors are also responsible for tons and tons of carbon dioxide emissions. Turning off your systems when not in use not only saves you money, but also friendlier to the environment.
• Avoid Power Vampires
Most appliances are power vampires which suck up power or energy when plugged at a power supply even when not in use. It is best to unplug any equipment when not to be used for a long time.
• Use a Power Strip for Saving Energy
A simple power strip with an on and off switch on each outlet can be a great solution for appliances which use up power on standby mode. After use, just turn off the appropriate outlet switch.
• Make Use of Power Efficient LCD Screens
The old CRT or cathode ray tube monitors use up a lot of energy to run. It is advisable to replace your old monitors with flat screen LCD monitors to save up on power and money for your electric bills.
• Use Equipment With Energy Star Rating
Equipment which meets specifications for Energy Star usually consumes almost 70% lesser power than other products not falling within its guidelines.
• Use Automated Lights
Some lights come with motion detectors or occupancy detectors. These are smart lights which knows when or when not to turn off lights in a room by detecting if there are people in it.
• Use Fluorescent Bulbs for Lighting
These fluorescent bulbs might be more expensive than the conventional incandescent bulbs but it produce more light and consumes far lesser energy.
• Use the Sun
The sun is a free source of light and energy. Try to make use of it by having windows or areas where natural light can come in.
Regulate the Use of Your Cooling and Heating Systems
Most offices have heating or cooling systems but not properly set. By being too cold to too hot, there is misuse of power. It is there essential to know the specifications, functions and setting of your system to optimize its pupose.
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