WKU Conservation Tips

Computers:

**Screen savers do not save energy but giving your computer a nap does. Enable power management features so your computer monitor and hard drive will go into a low power (blank screen) "sleep mode" when not actively in use.
**Keep all computer equipment off unless in use – especially at night and on weekends.
**Turn off your monitor when you go to lunch or to a meeting.
**Turn off monitors on servers.
**Enable power management features on laser printers and/or turn off laser printers when not actively printing.

Lights:

**Turn off unused or unneeded lights.
**Use natural lighting instead of electric lighting whenever possible.
**Try task lighting and reduce overhead lighting.
**If you have a desk lamp, make sure it uses a fluorescent bulb.
**Don’t use table lamps unless illumination from the lamps is actually needed.
**Do not use halogen floor lamps in any campus building. These lamps are very energy wasteful and may pose a safety risk.

Heating and Cooling:

**Dress appropriate to the season and keep thermostats set to achieve 68 - 70 degrees in the winter and 74 - 76 degrees for air-conditioned spaces in the summer.
**During the heating season, open blinds, drapes and curtains to let sun in. If no sun, close them to keep the heat in especially at night.
**During the cooling season close blinds, drapes and curtains to block direct sun.
**Use hot water sparingly.

Windows and Doors:

**Keep windows and doors closed in heated and air conditioned areas.
**Close vestibule doors when propped open.

Other Equipment:

**Purchase only energy-efficient models.
**Turn off all energy consuming office and research equipment when not in use, e.g., copiers, refrigerators, environmental rooms, fume hoods, etc.