1.5.6 Using the screensaver in a proper way
Description
The screensaver that consumes less energy is the black one, saving on average 7.5 Wh, value lower than for any animated screensaver. It is recommended to configure that it is activated after 10 minutes of inactivity.
Benefits
Energy savings between 10% and 20% can be achieved with proper training
Easy application
Limitations
Occupant acceptance
The energy saving is less relevant in LCD monitors
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
HTG Explains: Why Screen Savers Are No Longer Necessary: www.howtogeek.com/128644/htg-explains-why-screen-savers-are-no-longer-necessary/
Energy consumption of workstations and external devices in school of business and information technology: www.theseus.fi/bitstream/handle/10024/47095/Koret_Jere.pdf?sequence=1
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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
