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Many consumers are not aware of the energy saving options available for electricity, there are now highly efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) that last for years, use a quarter of the energy of regular bulbs and actually produce more light. You will find them at major home improvement and hardware stores – even grocery and some convenience stores. Trends show that while these are still more expensive than normal bulbs - to a large extent prices are dropping. In the end remember they may cost more but they last longer - so you still save money!
Office buildings are a significant source of energy use and contribute to greenhouse gas pollution. Lights, heating and air conditioning, computers, printers, photocopiers – these are all ways that offices contribute to climate change. When you add in emissions from staff commuting, business air travel, and paper use, the total climate impact from offices is even greater. Such a prime source of emissions should not be ignored in the efforts to reduce carbon emissions. BE ENERGY EFFICIENT AT THE OFFICE
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Replace the lights you use most with energy saving light bulbs - > Energy saving light bulbs use 80% less energy and last 10 times longer than a normal light bulb.
Ensure that all electrical equipment is turned off when you are not using it.
Turn off: Do not leave your computers, hi-fi and TV on stand-by. A TV on “Stand-by” consumes almost as much energy as if it were switched on
Ensure that all office equipment is switched off overnight and at weekends. 
Switch off your computer monitor at lunchtime or for breaks longer than 30 minutes. 
Monitor: If you are not using your personal computer for three hours or more – switch it off! 
Use a time switch for the heating – make sure that it is set for the right time. 
Switch lights off when a room is not in use – even for short periods. 
Monitor: Keep the coffee in a thermo instead of leaving the coffee machine on stand-by. 
Buy energy efficient office equipment. Energy-saving models of office appliances and equipment are available. Not only will this help save energy, but it will save money too. Check for the Energy Efficiency Label! 
Think differently: Encourage staff to commit to taking alternative modes of transportation for their daily commute at least once a month. This can include options such as car-pooling, cycling, taking public transit or walking where possible. Create a recycling program and decrease paper use. |