energy conservation There are lots of simple actions you can take in your residence and on campus to help conserve energy and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions! co n s e rv e e n e r g y i n yo u r r e s i d e n ce -Turn it off need help? Power settings:
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»» Shut the lights off when you are the last to leave your room, washrooms, the laundry room, common spaces, and lounges. »» Shut down your computer when you’re not using it, or use the Power Management functions, such as ‘sleep mode’ on your computer, to maximize energy savings. »» Turn off electronics and power bars when you’re not in the room. »» Tip: plug all electronic equipment, like computers, cell phone chargers, iPod docks, video game consoles and other electronics, into a power bar that you can switch off — this is easier than unplugging electronics individually and helps reduce phantom power.
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