Saving energy by going Greener Now in your office

There are lots of things you could do in your office to save energy. By doing any one of the tips below you can make a big difference to climate change and pollution.

‘Screensavers’ don’t save energy, they only protect the screen. More advanced screensavers can use more energy than an idle computer would. Turn your monitor off instead of using screensavers.

Here are some more energy saving tips for your office:

Only use the lights you need or install occupancy sensors
Position desks and workstations to make best use of natural light
Check for and quickly repair leaks and dripping taps
Ensure greener heating by servicing heating systems regularly
Improve insulations and draught proofing
Only heat work areas that are being used
Fit controls to radiators to regulate individual room temperatures
Use low energy lighting and appliances
Enable your power management - so your computer and monitor shut down
Reduce lighting levels in areas such as corridors where bright lighting is not required
Consider other energy saving measures such as timers and sensors
Think before you print, do you need hard copies, or could you save it on your computer instead?
Double-side print, this to save paper
Try and carpool or transit or bike to work
Open windows when it is hot or keep them closed when it is cold to intelligently save energy.
Bring your lunch or walk to the local eatery instead of driving.

When you buy office equipment, consider buying the most energy efficient option. Energy consumption can vary greatly depending on equipment age, maintenance, model and manufacturer. Consider the long-term energy costs for your equipment; it may save you money in the long run to pay more initially.

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Saving energy by going Greener Now in your office