byrjonesxon02-09-201009:16 AM- last edited on02-09-201010:03 AMbyNicoleD
Set up mounted solar cell phone charging stations on windows in your office (http://www.1compras.com/product_info.php?language=en¤cy=USD&products_id=2623 like this one) so that everyone can easily charge their phones but not waste power on it. With every employee charging their phones daily, it can be a huge drain.
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Google PowerMeter is a free software tool that allows you to view your home's energy consumption from your personalized iGoogle homepage. Using information from utility smart meters and in-home energy management devices, Google PowerMeter helps you to save money and use less electricity.
source :google.org/powermeter/
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byshopleton02-19-201002:37 PM- last edited on02-23-201001:43 PMbyNicoleD
Seems like we have an overload of supplies at my office. And seriously, how many times a day do I use my stapler? 0. how many times a week? 0. how many times a month? maybe once. when I'm bored.
So why not share supplies? We all need our own computer, notebook, pen but do we need our own tape, paper clips, and containers to own all these different things? Why not have a communal area to grab that stuff. Save energy by reducing the amount of supplies needed and wasted in your office.
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bySundownSlimon02-12-201010:47 AM- last edited on02-23-201001:48 PMbyNicoleD
Paper is a key link to energy use both in its production and also in how you use it in the office. Its a great place to save energy AND save a lot of money. Some quick tips include: Changing the default margins in Microsoft Word via your central server. Set default on printers and copiers to duplex. Form a team. Do an audit of paper use. Create interoffice competition or a reward for staff. And post reminders around the office and at the bottom of emails and memos. Find a lot more good information for businesses at this site created by non-profit organizations: whatsinyourpaper.com
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bygeauthoon02-10-201007:44 PM- last edited on02-23-201001:49 PMbyNicoleD
Switching to LED lighting can SAVE allot of Energy/ money. Any business using incandescent or fluorescent lights for twelve or more hours a day can benefit by switching to LED lights. We calculate a savings of over $30,000 (at 8 cents a kw, NC) over five years when 200 can par30 lights are replaced with our LED lights, and that's after the cost of the bulbs, for HOTELS and other 24 hour light users, or $15,000 for the 12 hour day users like restaurants and doctors offices. Our NEW LED lights are UL listed, lazar tested, and DIMMABLE models! LED tubes are available to replace fluorescent tubes in ceiling lights, from offices to schools - warehouses and even grocery case tubes! LED lights have no harmful mercury and produce no harmful UV, great color, low heat, and they LAST 50,000 + hours = years before they need replacement. These lights of the furture are ready and can be obtained now. The better light choice, for savings, for the environment, and for health. PLUS- Many STATES have ENERGY CREDITS and LOANS, also there are FEDERAL TAX CREDITS that you may qualify for by going to LED lights! You may contact us with your light info and we can let you know what savings you could enjoy. 888-610-3330 ext 310 Green Energy Authority LLC tammy@geautho.com BEST WISHES FOR 2010 ! Tammy
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