The document discusses ways for offices to become more energy efficient and environmentally sustainable. It notes that being eco-conscious provides social, business, and image benefits for companies. About 50% of office energy is used for air conditioning, 20% for equipment, and 20% for lighting. Tips are provided to save energy related to equipment like computers and printers, lighting, and HVAC systems through practices like using natural light, switching off unused devices, and setting efficient temperature levels. The document stresses training employees on sustainability practices.

1. Behavior Change:
More Energy Efficiency
in the Office
By: Shelly Shinevar

2. Why go green?
There are some very good reasons
for making your office an
energy-efficient,
environmentally sustainable
work environment.

3. Some benefits to being eco-conscious:
 It is a social responsibility.
 It gives staff a sense of
environmental pride & importance.
 It can reduce energy, paper & water
consumption.
 It makes good business sense.
 It improves corporate image.

4. Did you know?
 More than ___% of the world’s
largest 500 companies are now
addressing global climate change in
their corporate reporting.
 Research has shown that businesses
who demonstrate to staff their
personal environmental savings are
___% more productive.

5. Of the total energy consumed in
offices:
 About 50% is used for air
conditioning
 20% is for office equipment
 20% is for lighting

6. Energy Saving Tips for equipment:
 Turn off your monitor if you will be away
more than 30 minutes.
 Check to be sure equipment if off when
you leave for the day.
 Think before you print. Use double-sided
printing and print in batches to save
energy.
 Long-term: Use an energy efficient
computer or a Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD) screen.

7. Energy Savings Tips for lighting:
 Use natural light whenever
possible.
 Replace incandescent bulbs
with fluorescent bulbs or
LEDs to reduce energy use.
 Switch all lighting off after
hours.

8. Energy Savings Tips for HVAC:
 Use natural ventilation and fans
when possible.
 Set air conditioner systems to a
minimum of 24 degree Centigrade.
 Close all windows & doors while air
conditioners are in use.
 Switch off heating and cooling after
hours.

9. Train Your Employees

10. Trivia Answers
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