ENERGY CONSERVATION TIPS

• Use only the light necessary for the task being performed. Many areas are lit more than necessary for their present use.

• Turn off lights when out of your office or cubicle for more than 15 minutes. Also turn off lights in unused common areas such as copy rooms, break rooms, conference rooms, and restrooms.

• Turn off all lights at night, including task and office lights. Turn off lights near windows when day lighting is adequate.

• In cold weather, dress warmly and in layers that can be adjusted for optimal comfort.

• Close all windows at night during the cold weather. Set thermostat at 68 degrees F during the winter and 75 degrees F during the summer.

• Avoid use of portable space heaters. These are potential fire hazards and one space heater running eight hours a day will add an additional 85 cents per day to power bills.

• In the winter, close blinds at the end of the day to cut down on heat loss. In the summer, close blinds during the day to avoid the heat gain of direct sunlight.

• Turn off your computer monitor when you are away from your desk for more than 15 minutes and certainly at the end of the day.

• Less frequently used equipment with remote controls such as televisions and VCRs should be unplugged when not in use because they still use some power even when turned off.

• Open blinds on the east, south and west side of buildings during sunny winter days to help warm rooms. The natural light coming should allow you to turn off overhead lights.

• Take the stairs whenever possible; you'll save electricity and stay in shape.

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