What Federal Employees Can Do to Help Reduce Energy Use and Costs:
Immediate Lighting Actions to Take:
Turn off fluorescent lights when leaving an area for more than one minute. (During non emergencies, five minutes is recommended, to keep from excessively reducing lamp life).
Turn off incandescent lights when leaving areas for any period
In areas with sufficient day lighting, turn off lights. Adjust blinds, if available, to reduce glare
Use task lighting and turn off general lighting where it is feasible to maintain sufficient lighting levels for safety and productivity
Turn off display and decorative lighting
Personal Computers, Office Equipment and Appliance Measures:
Turn off monitors and printers when not in use
Ensure Energy Star power-down features are activated
If computers do not have Energy Star features available, turn them off when leaving the office for more than 30 minutes
Ensure radios and personal appliances, such as coffee pots, are turned off
Try not to use copiers during peak demand (between 7:30 - 9:30 a.m., noon to 2:00 p.m., and 4:30 - 6:00 p.m). Turn off selected copiers. Ensure power saver switch on copiers is enabled.
Heating/Air Conditioning Measures:
Wear appropriate attire to make temperatures more acceptable
Ensure that books, files, flowers, or other obstructions do not block ventilation grilles and fan coil units