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If your office or workstation will be vacant for even one day during the upcoming break, please take the following actions to reduce ²ÝÁñÉçÇø energy consumption.

Power Down for Break Checklist

• Shut your windows; Shut curtains/lower blinds
• Shut down your computer , and Turn Off the monitor(s)
• Shut off power strips
• Unplug appliances including speakers, printers, copiers, fax machines, coffee makers, microwave and toaster ovens, water coolers, etc.
  • Leave refrigerators plugged in, or defrost and clean before unplugging
• Shut fume hood sashes (in lab buildings)
• Turn off faucets and report any leaks
• Water your plants
• Turn off your lights
• Have a safe and happy break!

What else can you do?

• Remind students and colleagues to power down computers and turn off monitors
• Turn off lights and shut windows in unoccupied rooms

Through collaborative university-wide effort to encourage and implement utility reduction, individual actions can make a significant reduction in total power consumption.

For more information about Western’s Climate Action Plan, Sustainable Office Certification and the 10x12 program, or contact Carol Berryat carol.berry@wwu.edu or 360-650-7979.