Today's Energy Insight

Did you know leaving your computer on can draw anywhere between 75 - 300 watts, about as much as a common refrigerator? To conserve energy, a general rule of thumb for shutting down as opposed to leaving your computer up and running is about 30 minutes. If you are going to be away from your computer a half hour or more, then consider shutting down and restarting upon your return.

If a computer lab is going to sit idle for a class period or longer, then you should definitely consider a shut down and restart procedure with students. When you think about the number of computer labs in each of our buildings throughout the district, there are some great opportunities for energy conservation and savings.