What are some energy saving tips to keep in mind around the office?
A. Turn off your lights when you leave your office for more than an hour (or, better, don’t turn them on if you have enough daylight). Turn off your computer at the end of the day and adjust your settings so that your computer “sleeps” when it is idle during the day. Plug all electronics into a power strip and turn the power strip off when you leave at night. Many electronic devices continue to use power even when they are turned off if they remain plugged into the wall. If you have an air conditioner in your office, turn it off at night and when you leave for long periods during the day. You can find additional energy cost saving measures at the Switch Your Thinking website, http://www.utk.edu/features/switch/.
