TCNJ’s students, faculty and staff can help the energy conservation effort by following these tips.
Appliances & Other Equipment:
- Purchase only energy-efficient models.
- Turn off all energy consuming office and research equipment when not in use, e.g., copiers, refrigerators, environmental rooms, fume hoods, etc.
Computers:
- Screen savers do not save energy but giving your computer a nap does. Enable power management features so your computer monitor and hard drive will go into a low power (blank screen) “sleep mode” when not actively in use.
- Keep all computer equipment off unless in use – especially at night and on weekends.
- Turn off your monitor when you go to lunch or to a meeting.
- When purchasing computers and peripherals, buy low wattage equipment certified by the EPA’s “Energy Star” program and be sure to enable power management features when setting up equipment
Copiers & Printers:
- Enable power management features on laser printers and/or turn off laser printers when not actively printing.
- Think before you print! Print and copy as little as possible
- When you must print, do it double-sided
- Edit on screen, not on paper
- Save to disk instead of printing on paper
- Use e-mail to minimize paper use and don’t routinely print e-mails
- Send and store documents electronically instead of on paper
- Designate a box for scrap paper and use it for printing all drafts or unofficial documents
- Circulate documents instead of making an individual copy for everyone
- Reuse envelopes by placing a new label over the old address
Heating and Cooling:
- Dress appropriately to the season and keep thermostats set at 68 degrees.
- During the heating season, open blinds, drapes and curtains to let sun in. If cloudy, close them to keep the heat in especially at night.
- During the cooling season close blinds, drapes and curtains to block direct sun.
- Use hot water sparingly.
Lights:
- Turn off unused or unneeded lights.
- Use natural lighting instead of electric lighting whenever possible.
- Try task lighting and reduce overhead lighting.
- If you have a desk lamp, make sure it uses a fluorescent bulb.
- Don’t use table lamps unless illumination from the lamps is actually needed.
- “10 Min Rule” Please use the 10 min rule: If you do not plan to be in your room, or office for more then ten mins. turn off your lights.
- See Guidelines for good lighting.
Windows and Doors:
- Keep windows and doors closed in heated and air conditioned areas.
- Close vestibule doors when propped open.
- Keep roll-up doors closed in Shipping / Receiving Area closed when not in use.
Report Energy Waste
Please report instances of energy waste to the Office of Facilities Operations 609.771.2353