Conserving Power

Cost: FREE!

Adjust the power settings on your computer so that it reduces power or hibernates when not in active use. Windows computers allow you to set many levels of power conservation that control the monitor, hard disks and computer separately, just right click on the desktop, click on Properties, and select the Screen Saver tab, then click on the Power button to adjust these settings.

Consider switching the electric supply for your office or home to renewable sourced electricity from Maine Interfaith Power and Light and Maine Renewable Energy. By signing up with MRE, consumers can buy electricity that is 100% renewable, AND 100% emission free.

Use a power strip with separate switches to turn off printers, scanners and other computer device when they are not needed, or simply turn them off manually.

Use a laptop instead of a desktop computer if you can. Laptops use a fraction of the energy of most desktops.

Use re-chargeable batteries in portable office equipment like cameras. Re-cycle your used re-chargeable batteries.

Use solar powered desk calculators.