Energy savings in the home office

The home office is loaded with items that use electricity. This offers many opportunities for you to save energy and reduce your electric bill. Many of these are no- and low-cost ways to save. Other options involve making informed decisions on office equipment purchases. Choose from the links below.

One of the biggest areas for saving electricity in the home office is the lighting.

• Always turn off the lights when you leave the room.
• Replace light bulbs with lower wattage bulbs, i.e., replace a 100-watt bulb with a 60-watt.
• For even greater savings replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. Find out more about CFL bulbs.
  

Adjusting your air conditioner can make a huge difference in your electric bills as your AC can account for a large percentage of your bill during the Texas summer. Learn what a few changes to your AC can save you.

A ceiling fan can help your AC work less hard, putting more money in your pocket.

Computers, printers and other accessories can make a significant difference in the amount of energy usage in your home office. Find out how to save energy with your computer.

Find out how to save energy with your TV and other electronics in your office.

You also can save energy by making a few minor changes to your windows.