Energy Saving Tips
Do your part to reduce your dorm's energy consumption with these energy saving tips!
Download 5 Ways to Reduce Energy Consumption (pdf 172 KB).
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Turn lights off when leaving your room
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Use LED bulbs in personal lighting
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Use a power strip and switch it off when not in use
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Unplug electronic devices (chargers, etc.) when not in use
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Open shades or curtains to utilize natural light during the day instead of turning on lights
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Turn down the thermostat when leaving your room on cold days and turn it up on hot days
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Regularly take the stairs instead of the elevator
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Report facility problems to ResLife Maintenance
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Activate sleep setting on personal computers after 10-15 minutes of inactivity
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Only wash full loads of laundry (or adjust the water setting accordingly)
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Wash laundry in cold water
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Use a drying rack or line instead of a dryer
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Check the dryer every 40 minutes or before full dry-time elapses
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Clean the lint trap in the dryer before each use
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Dress for the weather and reach for a sweater before turning up the heat