New Haven Public Schools Top 5 Energy Saving Tips

 
Turn off the lights
 

• Turning off the lights in unoccupied classrooms can save 10% of lighting energy and can decrease cooling costs too!
• Consider using natural daylight as a source of light on a bright day.  Keeping shades open can maximize the amount of daylight entering a space

 
 
Close Windows & Doors
 

• Keep all doors and windows to the outside closed during the heating season. 
• Every hour a window is open, $0.70 in energy exits that space! 

 
  
Use the computer power saver
 

• Use Energy Star power saver feature on your computer 
• You can reduce electricity for each computer by as much as $45 annually! 

 
 
Reduce Plug Load
 

• Turn off and unplug chargers, printers and other electronics when not in use.
• Unplug major appliances during long vacations and summer break.

 
 Report Malfunctions
 

• Report broken or malfunctioning equipment or systems through a proper work order system.