3 Simple Habits to Save Energy at Work

To reduce energy consumption and help fight global warming, small everyday habits can be introduced across your organization to help you lower your energy bill.  

Small habits that lead to big actions

With small everyday habits that require no special skills or knowledge and involve very few constraints, you can contribute to major changes. What if this were done at company level?  

By introducing small habits that become part of daily routines, it is easier to bring about bigger changes with your employees.  

Involving your employees means helping them realize that their actions have a positive impact and that everyone is responsible for change.  

Why not try introducing new habits for all your employees that will have an impact on your electricity consumption?  

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1. Lower device brightness to reduce energy consumption

Computer brightness

By lowering your screen brightness, you can easily reduce your energy consumption by 5 to 10 watts. It also reduces eye strain, while the brightness remains more than enough to work in front of a screen all day.  

Sleep mode

Remember to set your screen to go into sleep mode after no more than 5 minutes of inactivity.  

Avoid animated screensavers, which double energy consumption compared with a screen that is simply on!  

2. Switch off devices after use

Switch off your computer

Do you remember to switch off your computer at the end of the day? Or during your lunch break? On average, a desktop computer is used for 3 hours per working day, while its tower stays on for 18 hours. Get into the habit of switching off your computer before you finish for the day, even when working from home. It is also a good way to wrap up your workday and enjoy your evening.  

Source: ADEME (French Agency for Ecological Transition)

Turn off standby lights

Power strips, computer screens... Remember to turn off all standby lights when you are not using your devices or at the end of your day.  

To make it easier, use a power strip with a switch and plug all your standby devices into it!  

Switch off appliances after use

Whether it is the coffee machine or the printer, remember to switch them off after use. It is a simple way to save electricity while keeping your electronic devices in good condition.

Choose the right temperature to reduce your electricity consumption

Heating in winter

According to ADEME, simply lowering your heating by one degree reduces your electricity bill by 7%. That means savings on both money and electricity!  

It is recommended to keep the temperature at 19 or 20°C during the day. Remember to turn the heating down when you leave your workspace, to 16 or 17°C at night and over the weekend. It is an easy way to save, since it would save €134 per year and 42 kg less CO2.  

Cooling in summer

Just as with heating in winter, if you use air conditioning to cool down in summer, remember to keep the temperature reasonable. Each additional 1°C means 12 to 18% less annual energy consumption!  

Between 23°C and 24°C, keep that one-degree difference in mind on hot days.  

Cutting your costs while fighting climate change: does that sound good to you? Leasetic supports companies that want to rethink their strategies to include more eco-friendly solutions while saving money. Contact one of our experts today to discuss it!  

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