1.5.7 Use and manage properly the energy consumption of printers and photocopiers
Description
When printing or photocopying documents, it is convenient to carry out printing works at double-side and in draft quality mode.
Benefits
Simple, energy savings between 10% and 20% can be achieved with proper training
Paper, toner and water are also saved
Avoid internal heat gains
Limitations
Occupant acceptance
Sometimes it is necessary to print in normal or best mode and to use only one side of the paper
Economic assessment
The cost is zero, although it is convenient to train and inform properly employees on these issues.
References and best practices
Power consumption the hidden costs of copiers and printers:
www.risolatin.com/site/PDFs/Info_Resources/White_Paper_The_Hidden_Costs.pdf
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