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    This document discusses ways that office buildings can reduce electricity consumption through energy efficiency measures. It states that lighting, computers, and HVAC equipment are major electricity uses in offices. Recommendations include replacing old equipment with energy efficient technology, implementing power management settings, raising awareness of efficient behaviors, and utilizing natural light and efficient bulbs. Switching off lights and devices when not in use, using multi-function equipment, and rewarding conservation efforts can significantly reduce energy use and costs in offices.

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    This document discusses ways that office buildings can reduce electricity consumption through energy efficiency measures. It states that lighting, computers, and HVAC equipment are major electricity uses in offices. Recommendations include replacing old equipment with energy efficient technology, implementing power management settings, raising awareness of efficient behaviors, and utilizing natural light and efficient bulbs. Switching off lights and devices when not in use, using multi-function equipment, and rewarding conservation efforts can significantly reduce energy use and costs in offices.

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    This document discusses ways that office buildings can reduce electricity consumption through energy efficiency measures. It states that lighting, computers, and HVAC equipment are major electricity uses in offices. Recommendations include replacing old equipment with energy efficient technology, implementing power management settings, raising awareness of efficient behaviors, and utilizing natural light and efficient bulbs. Switching off lights and devices when not in use, using multi-function equipment, and rewarding conservation efforts can significantly reduce energy use and costs in offices.

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    This document discusses ways that office buildings can reduce electricity consumption through energy efficiency measures. It states that lighting, computers, and HVAC equipment are major electricity uses in offices. Recommendations include replacing old equipment with energy efficient technology, implementing power management settings, raising awareness of efficient behaviors, and utilizing natural light and efficient bulbs. Switching off lights and devices when not in use, using multi-function equipment, and rewarding conservation efforts can significantly reduce energy use and costs in offices.

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    Introduction Electricity consumption Energy saving attitude Replacing old office technology Power management Working habits Communication technologies Displays Save millions Save paper Save in lighting Creating awareness

    Energy can neither be created nor be destroyed.

    Electricity consumption is increasing


    The share of service and public sectors together is 19 % of the total electricity consumption in Finland In the service and office buildings electricity is consumed by 1. Indoor lighting 2. ADP-equipments: Computers, printers, copy machines and other equipments 3. HVAC-equipments 4. Kitchen appliances In office buildings electricity consumption is typically distributed as follows 1. Lightning 24 % 2. Electric heating 13 % 3. Computers 13 % 4. Ventilation 13 % 5. Cooling 12 % 6. Other 25 %

    Energy efficiency means the right attitude


    Major decisions of future energy consumption are made in the planning and construction phase of a building Users and maintenance personal can also affect to the electricity bill and the CO2-emissions with their activeness 1. Taking into account energy efficiency in procurements 2. Instructing employees into energy efficient usage of systems and equipments 3. Informing of malfunctions and disadvantages 4. Informing of energy savings 5. Maintaining the systems and equipments regularly and fixing the malfunctions immediately

    Energy efficiency is profitable


    Replacing old office technology with modern and energy efficient technology is reasonable Decreasing electricity consumption = economical savings and less CO2-emissions from electricity production

    Efficient and saving communications technology


    The purpose of use determines configuration of the hardware. There are still differences in energy efficiencies of hardwares provided with similar performance. Expertness in design and implementation can reduce the consumption of office network (LAN) into one tenth. In separate equipments power management features can reduce electricity consumption 50-80 % Activate all the energy saving features in every equipment

    Manage your personal computer


    Everyone is responsible for energy consumption of a personal computer Activate energy saving features in your personal computer Turn off all your equipments and lights when leaving the office even for a 15 min coffee break

    Reduce displays consumption by 50-80 %


    The bigger and more accurate the display is the bigger is its consumption of electricity Save energy without compromising in quality When choosing display take into account: Size and accuracy should be sufficient not oversized Modern technologies: prefer LCDs and TFTs not CRTs

    Choice of the display and usage of energy saving features will influence into electricity consumption CRT on and in use = 85 W CRT with screen saver = 85 W LCD/TFT on and in use = 30 W Display (LCD/TFT or CRT) in energy saving mode = 5 W Display (LCD/TFT or CRT) switched off = 2 W Electricity consumption of a LCD/TFT- or CRT-display is about 2 W even if it swithed off.

    Switch off your display, when leaving your work center


    Switching off your display and using energy saving features reduces electricity consumption and increases life time of the display . Purchase only energy efficient equipments Use effectively energy saving features Switch off your equipments when not in use Ensure that energy saving instructions are obeyed

    Multi-purpose-equipments have many advantages


    One equipment multiple properties Reduced purchase costs Reduced energy consumption Reduced space requirement Reduced amount of equipments to be maintained

    Practical lighting means convenience


    In a conventional office lightning takes a 30-50 % proportion of total electricity consumption Potential savings in lightning costs could be even 5075 % if all the offices would be illuminated with the most energy efficient way Take advantage of natural light keeps the windows clean Switch off unnecessary lightning, if there is no automatic control in illumination Luminescent lamps and energy saving lamps reduces energy consumption compared to incandescent and halogen lamps Dust and dirt will decrease the luminosity of the illuminator

    Energy Saving Tips

    For the Office

    In office buildings, 34% of the energy used goes towards heating and cooling, 29% to lighting, 9% to heating water, and 28% to office equipment, ventilation, and other miscellaneous uses.

    Energy Saving Tips: Electricity and Lighting


    Turn off lights and appliances after use. Unplug appliances whenever possible to eliminate standby electricity loss.

    Use compact fluorescent light bulbs in place of incandescent light bulbs. CFLs last longer and use less energy but do contain a small amount of mercury which requires proper disposal.

    Electricity consumption of different appliances.


    Fluorescent tube light=5-80 watts Compact Fluorescent light=7-30 watts Fans Ceiling = 65175 Window = 55250 Personal computer CPU - awake / asleep = 120 / 30 or less Monitor - awake / asleep = 150 / 30 or less Laptop = 50 .

    Creating Awareness
    Energy efficiency is our common interest Improving energy efficiency is our collective mission where are available simple means Energy efficiency reduces expenses but does not cause unwanted stress nor inconvenience in work places or households To save energy just click. We have energy saving week every week. Stand by is good bye.

    Reward systems
    Encourage healthy usage of electricity. Reward the department with minimum electricity consumption. Efficiency awards for employees.
    Provide a reward for the employee who makes optimum utilization of electricity at office.

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    Collect fine from careless users. -those who forget to switch off appliances while not in use. -

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