OFFICE EQUIPMENT | Computers

In sleep mode, an Energy Star qualified computer uses 70% less electricity than computers without power management features. If left inactive, these computers enter a low-power mode and use 15 watts or less. Spending a large portion of time in low-power mode not only saves energy, but helps equipment run cooler and last longer.

New chip technologies now make power management features more reliable, dependable, and user-friendly than even just a few years ago. A well-designed Energy Star qualified computer will not lose its network connection, which could lead to a loss of data, while in the low-power or sleep mode. Most of the computers that are being manufactured today include a capability to sleep intelligently on a network.

Energy Saving Tips:

• Despite common belief, a screen saver does not save energy. In fact, more often than not, a screen saver will not only draw power for the monitor but will also keep the CPU from shutting down. Consider eliminating your screen saver and opting for turning off the monitor when not in use.
• When running in the background while multitasking, many popular computer games will not allow the computer to go to sleep-even if the game is paused. Consider eliminating all games from your computer.