Computing Tips

• Turn off your computer at night and when you are not using it for several hours.
• Enable the Power Management feature for your monitor.
• Turn off your monitor when you are not using your computer for 15 minutes or longer.
• If you buy new computer equipment, purchase Energy Star approved equipment.
• If you buy a new computer, consider a laptop. Laptops use only 1/10 the energy of a desktop computer.
• If you buy a new monitor, consider a flat screen. They use only 1/3 the energy.
• Don’t enable screen savers on the computer - they keep the hard drive and monitor active and waste energy.

General

• Turn off all lights whenever you leave a room or bathroom. Open your blinds on warm, sunny days instead of turning on extra lights. Use energy saving compact fluorescent lamps in your room.
• Don’t use decorative lighting (neon, lava, string lights, etc.).
• Turn off lights, computers, printers, coffee makers, television, VCR, DVD, radios and other equipment when not in use.
• Share a fridge!
• Wear a sweater or other clothing appropriate for reduced temperatures in cold weather and higher temperatures in warm weather.
• Use low flow control settings on air conditioners whenever leaving the room for an extended period of time, such as evenings and weekends.
• Close blinds after sunset on cold days to keep the heat in.
• Wash and dry full loads of clothing. Wash clothes in cold water. Clean lint filters after each use.
• Conserve water by taking short showers.
• Air dry your hair.
• Don’t leave water running when brushing your pearly whites or while shaving.
• Report energy and water waste to Resident Hall Manager.