Description

Staff incentivised to follow processes put in place to minimise power consumption.

Suggested actions

Optimise energy savings during use

• set automatic defaults for idle, sleep, and hibernate modes based on time and day
• use automated power management tools, such as smart plugs
• revert to default power settings at end of user session
• reduce screen brightness and increase contrast
• remove active screen savers

Avoid using energy when not in use

• switch off and unplug devices when not in use
• disable USB and internal drives when not using
• make sure staff last to leave unplug appropriate devices
• disable wifi when not in use
• disconnect power when laptop is fully charged

Encourage behaviour change

• put power sockets on desks
• monitor and feed back to staff who have left devices plugged in
• use in-device tools for staff to see their power usage