The issue of energy conservation is of primary importance for the future of the planet, but what often escapes employee education is that you do not need great efforts to achieve results: even simple actions done on a daily basis can have a real effect.

Why save energy?

In addition to being a key aspect for the future of the planet, saving energy also allows a significant savings on utility bills, not to mention that there are tax breaks for energy saving .

Where can I save energy? Wherever you spend most of their time: at home and at work for example.And just in offices can implement small and simple behaviors that can make a difference, however, for the environment and for our pockets. Small actions that are part of the broader concept of eco-responsibility corporate social .

Small practices for great results

If you want to discover how to save energy in the office, here is a short list of some things for you (source: “Energy savings in the office” Arpa Veneto ).

1. Computer . Coffee break? Take a break to your own computer, putting it in mode standby . You can decide to activate stand-by after a few minutes of idle PC.
   Also, when you leave your office – in addition to turning off the computer – better even pull the plug : the PC is one of those appliances that absorbs energy even when turned off and was estimated savings ranging from 28 to 56 euro per year per computer even if it comes off the plug.
2. Photocopying . Again, remember to put it in standby whenever not in use. If you put the copier on standby during the night, you will save a lot ‘of electricity.
3. Printer . Print only what you need ! Often it may be enough just a quick read from the video. And if there are no specific requirements, printed on recycled paper, front and back and low resolution (“economy”, “draft”, etc.).
4. Lights . Turn off all lights before leaving the office and in general when not needed. Turning off every light in the space of a year you will have saved enough energy to heat a home for about five months. If necessary, replace the old incandescent light bulbs with more efficient appliances or bets on lighting to LEDs (will last 10 times longer than conventional bulbs and, during their life cycle, each of them will allow a saving of about 70 EUR). Privileged finally the natural light  by placing PCs and desks at the windows.
5. Air conditioning . In summer, the difference between the temperature outside and inside should not exceed 7 degrees; in winter, the temperature should be between 18 and 20 degrees. In any case, better to turn on the air conditioning only when necessary, and adjust the optimal energy consumption.
6. Elevator . Avoid using the elevator if you need to pick up only a few flights of stairs: in addition to the savings in the bill will gain in health!
7. Water . Avoid waste and immediately call a technician if leaks are found in sinks, drains, faucets.

An investment in the future

Finally, a more accurate and informed energy consumption can really help us improve the quality of our environment, but puts a wealth levels to which you are already accustomed.

Today make a company more eco-friendly then became a social imperative: energy efficiency plays a crucial role in all this, being a real savings and help the environment.