1.5.2 Set the energy saving mode of the electrical equipment
Description
It is recommended to properly set the energy saving mode of computers, printers, photocopiers and other office equipment, with which it can be saved up to 50% of the equipment’s energy consumption.
Benefits
Simple, energy savings between 10 and 20% can be achieved with proper training
Easy application
Extend the lifespan of equipment
Limitations
Occupant acceptance
Economic assessment
The cost is zero, although it is convenient to train and inform properly users on these issues.
References and best practices
Estimating the energy consumption and power demand of small power equipment in office buildings: www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378778814001224
Energy efficiency of office equipment in commercial buildings – the case of Thailand: www.ac.els-cdn.com/S036054429700162X/1-s2.0-S036054429700162X-main.pdf?_tid=4dc21bf8-fa4b-11e4-a263-00000aab0f6c&acdnat=1431616386_0221f399ad78b4129e2c3c70991f28be
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CHARACTERIZATION
Environment or playable world:
Residential
Academic
Offices
All
Carried out by:
Public building users
Owners
Operators
All
Reduce consumption of:
Heating
Cooling
DHW
Lighting
Electric devices
Type of driver:
Physical environmental
Contextual
Psychological
Physiological
Social
Time framework:
- Short term
- Long term
Type of measure:
- Envelope
- HVAC
- DHW
- Lighting
- Electrical devices
- Other
