Implement IT efforts and city employee engagement to reduce plug loads, building energy use and workflow efficiency.

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Implement IT efforts and city employee engagement to reduce plug loads, building energy use and workflow efficiency.

Best Practice of this action
Rating Guideline
1 star Install a building management system for city buildings for control via office computer or home laptop; implement power management of computers and other information technology energy saving strategies. Report actions taken and results achieved.
2 star Engage employees to turn off, unplug, enable power management (if not controlled by building-wide IT software), or set timers on equipment, lights and chargers; minimize/use efficient models of personal appliances (personal refrigerators, space heaters, fans, coffee pots, etc.); use task lights instead of ceiling fixtures; optimize active use of windows, doors and interior shading devices to conserve energy; implementation of cloud-based technology information systems for improving efficiency across departments. Report actions taken and results achieved.
3 star Complete 1 and 2 Star criteria use of four-day work week to reduce building energy use.
Resources
  • Low Carbon IT options according to ENERGY STAR include putting your computer to sleep, choosing energy-efficient IT equipment, saving energy in the data center, benchmarking your data center's energy efficiency, and reducing peripheral energy consumption. 
  • Office Energy Checklist from the Federal Energy Management Program.
  • Try an ENERGY STAR Treasure Hunt to find quick ways to save energy.
  • See the International Dark-Sky Association information on how Light Pollution Wastes Energy and Money.  
Order Number
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Action Type
Finite