Energy Conservation Tips

Set your computer to go into sleep mode. You can download the sleep software settings at ENERGYSTAR Monitor Power Management
Turn off all computers, lights, and other equipment when not in use.
Buy ENERGYSTAR qualified computers, printers, faxes, and other equipment.
Use compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)

Turn your thermostat down in the winter and up in the summer. In the winter, keep your heat set to 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit. Keeping your thermostat set to 85 degrees is a waste of energy and money.
Turn your heat down when you go to sleep and when leaving your apartment.
Avoid blocking the radiators with furniture.
During the heating month(s), you should keep your blinds up during the day to absorb sunlight, and shut the blinds at night to keep the warm air inside.

Buy/request environmentally preferred products such as recycled paper, Energy Star appliances, and compact fluorescent lightbulbs.
Make double-sided copies and minimize printing when possible.
Shut your fume hood sash every time you leave the hood (lab users only).

Once a week, take the T or bike to work instead of driving.
Turn off the water when brushing your teeth.
Take shorter showers.
Utilize task lighting.
Make sure you have CFL bulbs wherever possible.
Become involved in relevant future activities by joining the Green Campus Network. (http://www.greencampus.harvard.edu/)