Power Down for Energy Savings at Work! | Teems Electric

Don’t we all want to start saving more money for our business? And one way we can save money is by creating energy efficiencies and using less energy. That’s why our Teems Electric team wants to offer some energy-efficient suggestions.

Be Energy-smart at the Office

Is your company looking to improve its bottom line this year? Of course you are! Let’s take a look at how saving energy can help your company do just that.

First, consider how you leave your computer at night. Today, you have options when leaving your computer for the work day, such as turning it off completely, putting it in sleep mode, utilizing the hibernate feature or leaving your computer on throughout the night.

Leaving your computer on throughout the night is not recommended, since it will continue to use power even though it is not in use. While turning off your computer is best as it uses no energy when completely turned off, sleep mode can help you access your computer programs more easily the next morning when you return to work while using very minimal energy at night.

Second, are the lights turned off when a room is not in use, or do they stay on throughout the day and night? Establish a best practice in your office to switch off lights in rooms that will not be in use for at least 15 minutes. This includes turning them off overnight.

Finally, if you haven’t already, you might want to consider having your company make the switch to compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs that can help save your business as much as 75 percent off your energy costs. Plus, they can last up to 10 times as long as traditional light bulbs, which is a win-win!

Are you ready to start making your business more energy-efficient all the way around? Contact Teems Electric today to learn how our experienced team can help you make your facility as energy-efficient as possible.