Reduce Energy Consumption

Tips to Go Green:                      

• If you won't be using a computer monitor for an hour or so, TURN IT OFF!
  Screensavers do not save energy.
  
  
• Unplug Electrical Equipment
  Use power strips to switch off televisions, home theater equipment, and stereos when you're not using them.
  The "standby" consumption by this equipment can be equivalent to that of a 75 or 100 watt light bulb running continuously.
  AC power adapters for devices such as Netbooks, laptops, etc, draw power even when the notebook or laptop is not plugged in.  
  
  
• Put Your Computers to Sleep
  Enable the "sleep mode" feature on your computer, allowing it to use less power during periods of inactivity.
  In Windows, the power management settings are found in your Control Panel.
  In Macintosh, open the Apple menu, then "System Preferences," and look for energy saving settings.
  At the University of Arizona, you can save between $20 to $40 per computer, per year, by activating system standby or hibernate features.
  
  
• Choose dark backgrounds for your screen display.
  Dim the brightness level on computer monitors.
  
  

• Turn off peripherals (printers, scanners, and speakers) when not in use.
  Only turn on peripherals when you need them.
  
  
• Close unused applications.
  
  
• Ensure power management features are enabled in your operating system. For step-by-step instructions on your Windows or Mac system, or check out the power management guide on the Energy Star website.
  If power management features have been implemented on your network, this will not be necessary on your individual computer.
  
  
• If possible, check that your standby/sleep mode is set to "S3" or Suspend-to-RAM (STR), which affords far more savings than older standby modes; this is usually controlled through your computer's initial setup option when booting (BIOS).
  
  
• Consider using a power strip with an occupancy sensor for all your peripheral devices. The occupancy sensor detects if there is movement and will power down any connected devices if there has been no activity for a preset period. This can keep the consumption of all your additional gadgets low, such as chargers, sync cradles, and desk lamps.
  
  
• Shut down/power off your computer at the end of the day.
  If power management features have been implemented on your network, this will not be necessary on your individual computer.
  
  
• Share network printers where possible.