Consult your Department Administrator to find out if there are department-specific guidelines you need to follow before you leave for your break.
Holiday Energy Saving Checklist
When you’re taking a break from work, have your workspace take a break too. If left on or plugged in, appliances, devices, lights, and the thermostat all consume energy, regardless of whether they are actively in use. In fact, electricity is one of the most wasted resources within offices due to the number of appliances that are dependent on electrical power to function.
Take a few simple steps to help reduce energy usage when your workspace is unoccupied.
Holiday Energy Saving Checklist
Unplug all kitchen/break room appliances, such as microwaves, coffee makers, kettles, etc.
Unplug all office appliances and devices including lamps, televisions, computers, printers, chargers, space heaters, etc. Even when electronic devices are not being used, they still consume energy when plugged in, a concept called a 鈥�phantom load.鈥� If all of the devices are plugged into a single power strip, simply flip the switch to Off.
Remove all perishables from the fridge and increase the temperature to the maximum setting possible. Higher temperatures tend to need less energy to sustain.
Lower your thermostat to 60 degrees in the winter or raise it to 85 degrees in the summer. This will prevent unnecessary heating/cooling while you are away. If you need assistance or have questions, call the at 585-273-4567.
Close your windows and blinds to keep heat from escaping your room and building.
Close all doors to contain conditioned air.
Turn off all your lights.