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Climate change is a real and urgent challenge
affecting people and the environment worldwide.
Human activities such as electricity production
and transportation add significant amounts
of carbon pollution to the atmosphere. This
carbon pollution, along with other greenhouse
gases, is the primary cause of most of the global
temperature rise observed over the past 50 years.
Global warming has already led to rising sea
levels, melting glaciers, and shifting rainfall
patterns, among other changes. Unchecked
carbon pollution can lead to long-lasting changes
in our climate that threaten human health,
society, and ecosystems. To learn more about
climate change and what you can do to reduce
its impacts, visit epa.gov/climatechange.
DO YOUR PART
Choosing energy-efficient products and
practicing simple energy saving measures
reduces the amount of carbon pollution added
to the atmosphere. EPA's ENERGY STAR program
offers tips and product information to help you
do your part in protecting your family and your
community from the effects of climate change
now and in the future.
If every home office product purchased in the
United States this year were ENERGY STAR
certified, we would prevent 1.5 billion pounds of
greenhouse gas emissions—equal to emissions
from 158,000 cars—and save more than $117
million in annual energy costs.
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WHAT IS ENERGY STAR?
ENERGY STAR is a widely recognized and
trusted label on products that meet strict
energy-efficiency requirements set by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ENERGY STAR certified products are third-party
certified and subject to ongoing verification
testing.
Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR
help you save energy and money without
sacrificing performance. By using less energy,
these products also help reduce greenhouse
gas emissions that contribute to climate
change.
Today, the ENERGY STAR label can be found
on more than 65 different kinds of products
found in our homes and workplaces including
lighting, appliances, office equipment,
consumer electronics, and heating and cooling
equipment. Energy-efficient new and renovated
homes, as well as schools, government
buildings, and commercial and industrial
buildings also can earn the ENERGY STAR.
Learn more at energystar.gov
ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR
CERTIFIED OFFICE EQUIPMENT
Energy-efficient features are important for saving energy and
are an easy wayto help protect the environment at home and
at work.
COMPUTERS
Computers that have earned the ENERGY STAR operate
efficiently in standby and sleep modes, while meeting
stringent total energy consumption requirements. They also
include more efficient internal or external power supplies,
ensuring energy savings at all times. A computer meeting
the ENERGY STAR specification will use 30 to 65 percent less
energy, depending on how it is used.
MONITORS
ENERGY STAR certified monitors meet stringent energy
efficiency requirements in on, sleep, and off modes. On
average, monitors that have earned the ENERGY STAR are 20
percent more efficient than standard options. Enabling your
monitor's power management feature and turning it off when
not in use saves even more energy and helps it run cooler
and last longer.
IMAGING EQUIPMENT
ENERGY STAR certified printers, scanners, copiers, fax
machines, mailing machines, and multi-function devices can
use considerable energy and feature efficient designs that
help products run cooler and last longer. Imaging equipment
that has earned the ENERGY STAR is on average, 40 percent
more efficient than standard models. Many certified models
also have a double-sided printing feature that saves paper.
TIPS FOR ENERGY STAR CERTIFIED OFFICE EQUIPMENT
When buying new office equipment for your home or business,
consider the benefits of ENERGY STAR. Because most office
equipment is on for long periods of time, the following features
and tips can help you save energy and money.
Enable Power Management - Set your office equipment to
automatically power down to increase your savings.
ENERGY STAR power management features place monitors and
computers (CPU, hard drive, etc.) into a low-power sleep mode
after a designated period of inactivity. Low-power modes for
computers reduce the spinning of the hard disk, which decreases
power consumption. Monitors that enter a low-power mode turn
off the screen output. Simply hitting a key on the keyboard or
moving the mouse awakens the monitor and computer in a matter
of seconds.
You can learn more about howto manage your power
settings on Mac and PC operating systems at energystar.gov/
powermanagement.
ENERGY STAR certified imaging equipment, such as copiers,
printers, scanners, and multi-function devices, save energy
through more energy-efficient operation and power management
features. When not in use, certified imaging equipment
automatically enters low power mode, reducing energy
consumption.
Turn It Off-To maximize your savings, turn off your monitor
when you're away from your computer for 20 minutes or more.
If you will be away for two hours or more, turn off your personal
computer and monitor.
Skip the Screensaver-Avoid using a Screensaver when your
computer monitor is not active; they do not save energy. Instead,
let the monitor switch to sleep mode or turn it off.
Unplug It- Unplug battery chargers or power adaptors from wall
outlets when equipment is fully charged or when the chargers
are not connected to any equipment.
Use a Power Strip - Even when turned off, many office
equipment products continue to draw a small amount of
electricity. For home office equipment, this standby or "phantom"
power load can range from a few watts to as much as 20 watts
for each piece of equipment. Plugging your computer and all
of its supporting equipment into a power strip allows you to
completely switch off the power supply from the power source,
eliminating standby consumption of electricity.
Choose Multiple Functions- Look for a machine that combines
functions, like printing, faxing, and scanning. One machine will
use less energy than three separate machines and will help save
you money.
Consider a Laptop - If you're trying to decide between a desktop
and laptop computer,onefactoryou mightwantto consider
is that laptops are 2.5 to 3 times more efficient than desktop
computers.
Print Smartly - Most printers have double-sided printing
capabilities. You can reduce waste and save energy by printing
double-sided. If you work in an office space with multiple
printers, consider consolidating or networking to a main printer
to help save money.
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