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Office Equipment That Costs You More

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Office Equipment That Costs You More

Published on 04/10/2023

By Rachael Rogan-Miner

Energy Comparison

Most businesses today use computers, printers, heaters, and other tools which need electricity to operate.  Many of you are not aware that some of these devices use a large amount of energy. As a result, based on EnergyStar rating on average businesses waste 30% of the power they consume.

If you’re not yet doing anything to save energy at the workplace, it is a good start to know which office equipment consumes more energy.

What can you do?

Switching off devices when not in use is a very common technique to save energy. Now that you’re aware of which equipment consumes more, these are the other things to implement to lessen your bills.

Space Heater

  • Purchase heaters with timers. Also, clean and change filters regularly.
  • Make sure to use the right-sized space heater. Remember the bigger it is, the more energy it consumes, and vice versa.
  • Dress adequately. Wear thick, long, and layered clothes during winter. In summer, use cotton and more comfortable clothes. It lessens your need for temperature control.

Coffeemaker

  • Consider a coffeemaker that can be programmed to turn off completely, it surely reduces energy consumption.
  • Use hot or warm water for cleaning your brewed maker, it keeps the device heating efficiently and prevents bacterial growth too.

Desktop Computer

  • Use LED monitors as they are energy efficient. Monitors that are larger, with more colors and higher resolution use more electricity.
  • Turn off the monitor instead of using a screensaver.
  • Do not leave your PCs on an entire night. Switch them off and unplug them at the end of the day this will surely save you some bucks.

Laptop

  • Use battery saving mode by closing unnecessary programs, activating airplane mode, and reducing brightness.
  • Use a charger only when charging a laptop. Do not forget to unplug the charger after use, as it also consumes standby power.

Printer

  • Purchase printers with an automatic “power down” feature. It lessens electricity use by over 65%.
  • Consider sharing hardware like printers, scanners, or routers as these devices also consume electricity.

Finally, if you are still paying a lot, it’s a better idea to review your energy plans as you might be charged expensive rates.

Don’t waste time and money. Check the best energy deal in your area today through Econnex.

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