1.5.5 Using the desktop screen in a proper way
Description
Choose dark colours for the background images of the desktop screen. On average, a white page needs 74 W to display, while a dark one needs only 59 W (25% less energy).
Benefits
Energy savings of 20% can be achieved with proper training
Easy application
The benefits are not only in terms of energy savings, but also in vision health
Limitations
Occupant acceptance
Economic assessment
The cost is zero, although it is convenient to train and inform properly employees and users on these issues.
References and best practices
Blackle vs. Google Monitor Power Consumption Tested:
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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
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