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Energy Cost for Office Equipment

Many offices can benefit from quick low-cost/nocost energy-saving solutions, such as turning things off, turning things down, and keeping up with cleaning and maintenance. The typical desktop computer, monitor, and shared printer draw about 200 watts per day. Most of the equipment sold today goes into a low-power sleep mode after a period of inactivity. Unfortunately, most users don’t take advantage of this feature. Making sure that these energy-saving modes are enabled can produce significant energy savings. A single monitor draws about 100 watts per day; if left on overnight and on weekends, it could add $30 or more to the annual energy bill.

Estimated Annual Costs

Computer
  • Always on $65(3000)=$195,000
  • CRT Monitor off nights & weekends $40(3000)=$120,000
  • Off nights and weekends $21(3000)=$63,000
Black & White Laser Printer
  • Always on $8
Color Laser Printer
  • Always on $37
Copier
  • Always on $72
  • Off nights & weekends $20
Coffee Maker
  • 12-cup Coffee Maker $12
Refrigerators
  • 24 cu. ft. $150
  • 12 cu. ft. $16
  • 3 cu. ft. $7
Fume Hood
  • Always on $4250