Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Why Turn off Monitor and Power Strip? Surge Protection?

Several colleagues asked why we have to turn off monitors and power strips if we turn off the computer. It's because the computer draws power even when not in use.

Here is a helpful article on When to Turn Off Personal Computers: http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/appliances/index.cfm/mytopic=10070

Regarding Surge Protection:
http://www.bchydro.com/guides_tips/green-your-home/electronics_guide/surge_protectors.html

Also, check out the latest article on energy news on the employee gateway. The New York Times article is on the Energy tab under the Energy Talk Portlet. It is titled: Plugged in Age Feeds a Hunger for Electricity: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/20/business/energy-environment/20efficiency.html?_r=2&emc=eta1.

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