Bring Your
GREEN TO WORK
I with ENERGY STAR8
Learn howyou can make many of the same green
choices at work as you make at home to save energy
and fight global warming with help from EPA's ENERGY
STAR program.
| Give It a Rest
Use the ENERGY STAR power management settings
on your computer and monitor so they go into power
save mode when not in use. Also use a power strip as a
central "turn off" point when you are using equipment to
completely disconnect the power supply.
Unplug It
Unplug electronics such as cell phones and laptops once
they are charged. Adapters plugged into outlets use
energy even if they are not charging.
| Light Up Your Work Life
Replace the light bulb in your desk lamp with an ENERGY
STAR qualified bulb. It will last up to 10 times longer and
use about 75 percent less energy. Turn off the lights when
you leave, especially at the end of the day.
Q Let It Flow
Keep air vents clear of paper, files, and office supplies. It
takes as much as 25 percent more energy to pump air into
the workspace if the vents are blocked.
| Team Up
Create a Green Team with your co-workers, help build
support for energy efficiency in your workplace, and
reduce office waste. Set a goal to make your building an
ENERGY STAR qualified building.
Learn More at energystar.gov/work
ENERGY STAR" is a U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency program helping businesses
and individuals fight global warming through
superior energy efficiency.
ENERGY STAR
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Live
GREEN AT HOME
I •••with ENERGY STAR8
Learn what you can do at home to save energy,
save money, and help protect the environment.
| Change a Light
Replace your five most frequently used light fixtures or
the bulbs in them with ENERGY STAR qualified lights, and
save more than $65 a year in energy costs. ENERGY STAR
qualified bulbs use 75 percent less energy and last up to 10
times longerthan incandescent bulbs.
Get with the Program
The average household spends nearly $2,000 a year
on energy bills—nearly half on heating and cooling. A
programmable thermostat, set and used properly, can
save about $180 each year.
| Choose Energy Efficiency
Lookforthe ENERGY STAR when buying home appliances,
electronics, and heating and cooling systems. Askyour
local utility company if you qualify for rebates or incentives.
Q Seal the Deal
Improve energy efficiency and comfort by finding
and sealing air leaks to the outside. You or a licensed
contractor can follow ENERGY STAR home sealing
recommendations.
Q Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR
Take the ENERGY STAR pledge and learn how small steps
can make a big difference in protecting our environment
and saving energy.
Learn More at energystar.gov/changetheworld
For more information Office of Air and Radiation
www.energystar.gov A CD/V (6202J) EPA430-F-08-017
or call 1.888.STAR.YES *&Eff\ August 2008
(1.888.782.7937).
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