Sometimes, simple things can have a measurable impact when everyone pitches in.
- Minimize the use of portable electric heaters.
- Keep windows and doors closed in the heating or air conditioning seasons. If you notice a door or window which will not properly close, call our Customer Service Coordinator at x3717 – day or night.
- Turn off office computers, printers, monitors, copy machines when you go home. A single desktop laser printer, if turned off at night and weekends, would save approximately up to $71 per year.
- Turn off office, lab and classroom lights when not in use.
- Make sure that water isn’t left running when not needed; call in those running toilets to our Customer Service Coordinator at x3717 – day or night.
Annual Cost to Operate Typical Office Equipment
| Equipment | Annual at 40hrs / week | 365 Days a year |
| Personal computer | $18.39 | $77.60 |
| CRT monitor | $74.68 | $315.10 |
| LCD monitor | $13.79 | $58.21 |
| Laser printer | $67.05 | $282.90 |
| Personal coffee maker | $9.81 | $41.40 |
| Commercial coffee maker | $51.20 | $216.02 |
| Personal space heater | $464.01 | $1,957.86 |
| Desktop fan | $13.49 | $56.92 |
| 20 cu. ft. fridge | N/A (always on) | $320.35 |
| "1" Lab fume hood | $519 | $2,190 |
(Based on $0.149 Kw/hr, average age office equipment)