Computers

Fact:
The average annual home office energy bill in the United States is $135. However, by purchasing an Energy Star®-compliant computer, monitor, and fax machine, the average home office can cut its energy bill by as much as 45%.
  • Cut electricity use 25% per computer.
  • Cut your utility bill anywhere from $7 to $52.
  • Create a cooler, more comfortable work space.
  • Reduce air conditioning costs.


Best Features:
Many computers have a built-in feature that automatically powers the unit down to 15% of its maximum power after 15-30 minutes of inactivity. Deep sleep modes offer even greater energy and money savings when the CPU is not in use for 60-70 minutes. Save energy and money by...
  • Choosing Energy Star®-compliant computers.
  • Ensuring that your computer's power management feature is enabled.
  • Selecting an efficient processor that meets your needs (not necessarily the fastest).
  • Getting a model with an environmental sensor to optimize the power consumption.
 

Save Money:
 Computers without the power-down feature use 25% more electricity. By the same token, the Energy Star® label does not guarantee energy savings unless the power management feature is enabled. Operation of the screensaver is not the same as an enabled power management feature. See the user's manual to verify that it is set.

  • Use the power management feature, and your equipment will create less heat, thereby lowering your air conditioning costs.
  • Set the shortest possible time that is acceptable before your computer automatically powers down.
  • Turn your computer off at night, on weekends, and when left unused for an extended period

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