The Bite:
You are - but it's time to work it, baby! Give your boss yet another opportunity to notice your efficiency by suggesting 9 easy ways to save power (and company money) at the office.
Thought you were making a difference by saving energy at home?
04.17.2007
Submitted by idealbite on Tue, 04/17/2007 - 1:01am.
The Benefits:
- A competitive edge. Making these changes helps your biz lower overhead and outperform competitors by as much as 10%.
- So eco-friendly, it hurts. Even older buildings can reduce energy use by as much as 30%.
- Way easier than your boss might think. Your building doesn't need to be bulldozed to the ground to start using these tips.
Personally Speaking:
We're on a strict budget here at The Bite, so in addition to the eco-impact, the fuller-wallet impact is a big reason we employ each of these suggestions.
Wanna Try:
Lighting
Computers
Other
- Get Efficient Overhead Lighting - switch out old T12 bulbs for new T8s for better light quality, fewer toxic chems and cooler bulbs (meaning more savings on A/C costs, too).
- Replace Your Bulbs - if areas of the office use regular bulbs, switch to energy-saving CFLs (compact fluorescent light bulbs), which last 10 times longer than regular incandescent ones and can save your biz more than $100 over the lifetime of the bulb.
- Turn Off Lights Overnight - in offices, lighting uses more energy than anything else. Sensors that can detect when the room is empty are lazy-proof. Use only what you need to save 15% on lighting bills.
Computers
- Go with Laptops - they use as much as 90% less energy than desktops.
- Set Up Sleep Mode on Computers - saves $25-$75 per desktop every year on power bills.
- Turn Off Computers Overnight - turning PCs off and on doesn't wear them out, and it saves as much as $40 per computer per year.
Other
- Get a Programmable Thermostat - more accurate than manual ones, these no-brainer upgrades pay for themselves in less than a year.
- Stop Phantom Loads - plug all electronics (such as computers) into power strips that you switch off each night with one fell swoop, since outlets sap electricity even if the device is turned off.
- Take the Stairs - tighten those buns and conserve elevator energy use.
Cocktail Fact
Low energy, low profits? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, physical inactivity cost the U.S. nearly $76.6 billion in 2000.
Bang For The Bite
If 10,000 Biters set up sleep mode on their computers, their companies could save as much as $750,000, combined, each year.
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