1.2.18 Turn off kitchen and bath fans immediately after use Description This measure consists in turning off fans of the bathroom and the kitchen approximately 10 minutes once they have cooled the room to avoid that they expel fresh air outside the house. Although this does not seem like a huge [...]
1.2.23 Installation of an efficient destratification fan system Description Thermal stratification is caused by hot air rising up to the ceiling or roof space because it is lighter than the surrounding cooler air. The same applies to cool air falling to the floor as it is heavier than the surrounding warmer air. [...]
1.5.1 Use of multiple power strips with switch and/or programmable plugs Description The use of a power strip is recommendable especially in office buildings where many devices as computers, printers, monitors, etc… are usually left in standby mode, spending unnecessary energy during the night-time, holidays and weekends. Power strips could switch all [...]
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 [...]
1.5.3 Turning off the screen of the monitor Description When making short stops, of about 10 minutes, turn off the monitor screen, because it is the part of the computer that consumes more energy (between 70-80%). For stops of more than one hour it is recommended to turn off completely the computer. [...]
1.5.4 Adjusting the brightness of the TV or monitor screen to a medium level Description By adjusting the brightness of the screen to a medium level, between 15-20% of energy can be saved. With a low level brightness, which is fixed in many laptops by default when they work with the battery, [...]
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% [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
1.5.8 Turning off the TV Description Turning off the TV, radio, computers or other appliances if no one use them. Benefits Energy savings between 10% and 20% can be achieved with proper training Limitations Occupant acceptance Economic assessment [...]
