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Whenever possible, use natural light instead of lamps. Turn off the lights when you leave the room. Trade incandescent light bulbs for compact florescent light bulbs- (They use up to 75% less electricity and last up to 10 times longer!) Let the sunlight heat your room in the winter by opening shades and curtains. Close shades and curtains during the summer to keep the room cool. Dont keep doors open because that allows heat or air conditioning to leave buildings. Electronics Dress appropriately for building temperatures-bring a sweater. Keep the thermostat in your classroom or laboratory at 76 in the summer and 70 in the winter. Turn off and unplug all electronics and appliances you are not using. Computers, coffee makers, microwave ovens, etc., all use energy even when turned off but left plugged in. If you are taking a break, enable sleep mode on your computer. Turn off your monitor or enable sleep mode after 15 minutes. Screen savers do not save energy they use it! When you buy a new computer, choose a laptop over a desktop (they use about 15-25 watts, compared to 300 watts!) Use power strips and turn them off when not in use. Look for the Energy Guide label when buying new products. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Minimize, or preferably eliminate, space heaters or electric fans in classrooms. Saving Paper Re-use one-sided office paper for handouts. Saving paper can save energy! When sending a fax, use a post-it instead of a cover letter. Use the Print Preview feature in Word to check for stylistic mistakes prior to printing a document. Other Use hot water in labs sparingly, if needed at all. Carpool to work. Report leaky faucets or toilets. Discard newspapers, cans and plastics in recycling bins on campus. When you enter or exit buildings, close doors quickly so heat or air conditioning isnt wasted. When you see anything that could be done to conserve energy, report it! You can always log on to this Web site and click on contact us! |
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