Reduce Energy Consumption
- Turn off equipment when it is not in use and encourage others to do the same.
- For sophisticated equipment, make it simple for coworkers to turn off equipment by posting procedurs for proper start-up and shutdown. Post instructions on or next to the equipment.
- Request timers from lab manager or Energy Conservation Office for equipment that needs to remain on during the day but can be shut-down overnight.
- Place stickers on equipment reminding coworkers to shut off equipment.
- Unplug equipment that drains energy even when not in use (i.e. cell phone chargers, coffeemakers, desktop printers, radios, etc.) or place them on a power strip that can be turned off.
