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w, iw 4 a Y' C p 1.,R Shut off all Electronic Equipment at the End of the Work Day 2 Points Leaving computers turned on at the end of the day is perhaps the biggest unnecessary drain on a business'overhead costs. Each computer can add an extra$35—$70 in electricity costs each year if left on during non-business hours. Costs Payback/Benefits Rebates Business Types None Save$35-$70 per computer each None Office year"off"versus "on" Schools Restaurants Resources&Suggestions Shutting down computers and other electronic equipment at the end of the day not only saves money through re- duced energy costs, it also reduces wear and tear on the computer itself, effectively increasing its usable lifespan. Leaving your computers on all the time wears out your hard drive and power supply much more rapidly. During the day,you can activate "standby mode" for even further energy savings. Case Summary About a year ago, Ford Motor Company began mandating computer shutdowns at the end of the workday in Dear- born, Michigan. It is estimated that this saves the company$1.2 million each year in energy costs. In addition, Goodrich High School in Genesee, Michigan saves over$230 per month for each computer lab (35-40 computers)shut down during non-school hours. Install Vending Misers on all Refrigerated Vending Machines 2 Points Purchasing and installing a vending miser for a refrigerated machine will reduce the machine's energy costs by an aver- age of 35%. If you have refrigerated vending machines, this action is a must. Costs Payback/Benefits Rebates Business Types $50 to$200 prior to rebate Payback usually ranges from 8 Available at your utility. Most Any with months to 2 years. offer a 50% rebate up to$75. vending ma- chines Resources &Suggestions Vending machines consume 2,500 to 4,400 kWhs per year. This is a lot of electricity. Many vending machine compa- nies have miser purchase programs which allow you to buy misers and have them installed at reduced rates. If your machines are rented, ask your company if they have such a program. If you own your own machines, check out http://www.vendingmiserstore.com/for more information on vending misers. Case Summary A 2005 study by the Michigan Dept. of Labor& Economic Growth in Michigan Public Schools installed three vending misers in different schools in areas with varying student traffic and backgrounds. Savings for the three misers were 39%, 59%, and 80%, with respective cost savings of$102, $187, and $253 per year. 8