With more people working from home in a post-pandemic world, here are a few tips to help save energy in a remote work environment.
Traditional power strips will continue to use energy when devices are plugged in. Smart power strips will cut power off since they are able to detect when a device is in standby mode.Air conditioning and heating are the biggest energy users, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Followed by lighting, refrigerators, TVs, and clothes driers.
Use a programmable or smart thermostat to program the times to turn on heating or air-conditioning. Or just take proactive steps such as setting the thermostat in the winter lower while you're away from home. The same logic applies to air conditioning in the summer. And if your workspace is in a separate room, consider using a space heater in the winter or a fan in the summer to help regulate the temperature. Both can be more energy-efficient than cranking up central heating/AC.