Presenting ways to be more energy efficient in the office and what some of the benefits are.

1. Behavior Change:
More Energy Efficiency
in the Office
By: Shelly Shinevar

2. Why go green?
There are some very good reasons
for making your office an
energy-efficient,
environmentally sustainable
work environment.

3. Some benefits to being eco-conscious:
 It is a social responsibility.
 It gives staff a sense of
environmental pride & importance.
 It can reduce energy, paper & water
consumption.
 It makes good business sense.
 It improves corporate image.

4. Did you know?
 More than ___% of the world’s
largest 500 companies are now
addressing global climate change in
their corporate reporting.
 Research has shown that businesses
who demonstrate to staff their
personal environmental savings are
___% more productive.

5. Of the total energy consumed in
offices:
 About 50% is used for air
conditioning
 20% is for office equipment
 20% is for lighting

6. Energy Saving Tips for equipment:
 Turn off your monitor if you will be away
more than 30 minutes.
 Check to be sure equipment if off when
you leave for the day.
 Think before you print. Use double-sided
printing and print in batches to save
energy.
 Long-term: Use an energy efficient
computer or a Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD) screen.

7. Energy Savings Tips for lighting:
 Use natural light whenever
possible.
 Replace incandescent bulbs
with fluorescent bulbs or
LEDs to reduce energy use.
 Switch all lighting off after
hours.

8. Energy Savings Tips for HVAC:
 Use natural ventilation and fans
when possible.
 Set air conditioner systems to a
minimum of 24 degree Centigrade.
 Close all windows & doors while air
conditioners are in use.
 Switch off heating and cooling after
hours.

9. Train Your Employees

10. Trivia Answers
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