Turn off unnecessary equipment at the end of the workday, especially before weekends and holidays. Some items you can turn off include office computers, copiers and printers. Encourage co-workers to do the same. Adopt a last person out policy. The last person to leave labs, lecture rooms and meeting rooms should be responsible for turning off unnecessary equipment and lights.
Fume hoods are a major source of energy consumption.
Laboratory workers should keep fume sashes at a minimum working height after setting up experiments and keep sashes closed when not in use. Turn off lights when they are not being used. Unoccupied offices, classrooms, conference rooms and restrooms with lights on are opportunities for energy reduction. Check these areas as you leave the office for the day, especially before weekends and holidays. Help minimize outside air getting into buildings by keeping exterior doors and windows closed in air conditioned and heated spaces.