Saving Energy on Electrical Appliances at Office

 

The threat of global warming and the fear of an economic meltdown has caused more and more people to worry about saving money on electricity bills and about saving the environment from human abuse. Here are some tips to help you save energy in your office to not only help the environment, but also to reduce the pressure on your wallet.

Switch off the computer monitor when the computer is not in use. A large percent of energy consumed by the computer goes to the monitor, and switching off the monitor will result in saving considerable amount of energy.

Turn off all other equipment like printers, computers, etc. when not in use. Even on standby, these electrical appliances continue to consume power. Considering the number of hours per month they are left on, you will reduce your energy bills significantly.
The process of printing is amongst the most energy consuming in an office environment. Avoid printing anything, unless necessary. Also avoid laser printers, if possible. The energy consumption of an inkjet printer is a lot lower than that of a laser printer. If you have to have a laser printer, buy one that has energy saving features. It is possible to save over 65 per cent energy on an energy efficient laser printer in idle mode.
Consider switching your desktop computer for a laptop. Laptops consume less energy than a desktop system, and if you get laptop which comprises of 3.3 volt components, you will be able to save even more energy.