Energy Management - What can I do?
Think you’re too small to make a difference? Think again! By keeping energy management in your minds at all times, the savings really add up! Visit the district intranet site to see what kind of savings YOU can achieve!
Here is some good information, and some great ideas to get you started at your building!
Lighting 101
Your light bulbs are called lamps. Here are some things that you can do with lighting.
Turn them off!
You can increase the length of time between lamp replacements significantly by turning off your lights! Sounds simple enough, yet it is easy to forget. Remind yourself, and others to do this every time you think you will be away for more than 5 minutes.
My eyes! My eyes!
Too much light can be just as uncomfortable and damaging as too little! The glare from too much light can cause headaches and fatigue. If you think you may have too much light in your office or classroom, give us a call. We may be able to reduce it to a more comfortable level, and help keep your room cooler (less heat from the lamps)
Mary had a little lamp…
Did you know that those cute little table lamps may use more energy than a fluorescent lamp? Most fluorescent lamps use less than 40 Watts, versus a 100 W incandescent. Consider compact fluorescent lamps for your table lights.
Computers
These are real energy hogs because not only do they use about 200 Watts per computer, but they generate a lot of heat and cause the air conditioners to work harder. But what can we do…?
Sleep is good!
Yes it is, but we’re talking about putting your computer to sleep! Screen savers may save the screen, but it sure doesn’t save energy! Enabling the power management feature on your desktop can really reduce a lot of wasted energy, and protect your screen from damage. Follow these steps:
Turn them off!
That phrase is so versatile! You can get many more years of use from your computer by turning it off at night—every night. In the past, this was not the case, but rapid advancements in technology and more accurate studies and reporting indicate that turning your computer off at night will prolong its useful life.
Recycle
Hey did you know you can actually generate cash for your favorite school? Simply drop off all your old newspapers, magazines, office or school paperwork in the green bins at your school. Ka-ching!! For more info, visit our friendly paper recycling company at www.paperretriever.com
