Plug loads account for approximately 20 percent of energy consumption in a large office building. So, it follows that aggressive plug load management can boost a company's bottom line, especially during the air-conditioning season as office equipment adds significant heat to the office environment.
The use of power strips is perhaps the easiest and least-expensive way in which to manage plug loads. Have a written policy asking employees to turn off equipment at the power strip at night and on weekends, and assign an individual to periodically check on employee compliance.
Utilize Purchasing and Information Technology Department practices to assist in energy management. For example, purchasing policy should include estimated energy consumption costs in determining the most efficient office machines, and the IT Department can schedule backups to be performed during the lunch hour so computers can be turned off at night.
The use of power strips is perhaps the easiest and least-expensive way in which to manage plug loads. Have a written policy asking employees to turn off equipment at the power strip at night and on weekends, and assign an individual to periodically check on employee compliance.
Utilize Purchasing and Information Technology Department practices to assist in energy management. For example, purchasing policy should include estimated energy consumption costs in determining the most efficient office machines, and the IT Department can schedule backups to be performed during the lunch hour so computers can be turned off at night.
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