ENERGY AND EMISSIONS (cont.)
ESRT 2.0: LOCAL ACTION, GLOBAL IMPACT
Modeled after our innovative retrofit at the Empire State Building, ESRT published the “Empire Building Playbook: An Owner’s Guide to Low Carbon Retrofits” that outlines ESRT’s step-by-step plan and energy efficiency projects to reach Net Zero.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY TIPS • Shut down your computer when it is not in use to reduce energy consumption 85%. • Turn off your monitor and task lights when you leave the office. • Unplug power strips at the end of the day! 75% of the electricity used to power electronics is consumed while the products are turned off. • Set computers to energy saving mode to reduce energy wasted when not in use. Monitors or computers on stand-by can still consume 30% as much electricity as normal use. • Make the most of natural light and turn off lights when you don't need them. • Ensure all areas in front and on top of vents are clear of furniture and paper to not disrupt the heating and cooling systems. • Keep doors and windows closed in hot or cold weather , as they can cause an overuse of HVAC systems and wastes energy. • Lower blinds in the summer and raise them in the winter to save energy to reduce the burden on heating and cooling systems. • Replace end-of-life computer monitors with ENERGY STAR qualified liquid crystal display (LCD) flat screen monitors. LCD monitors provide up to 70% power savings and up to twice the lifespan of conventional CRT monitors. • Purchase ENERGY STAR qualified copiers, printers, and appliances. • Place equipment away from the location of area thermostats , such as copy machines and similar equipment, as their heat production can cause a false ambient temperature reference for the thermostats.
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