It only takes about 15 minutes for the element to heat and begin dispensing hot water again. These two pieces of equipment are the largest energy users. When attending meetings scheduled to last two hours or longer, turn your computer monitor off. Remove all screen savers that conflict with the sleep-mode capability. Avoid printing or photocopying completely during the peak hours.
Printing is a high-energy use.
If your office has electric typewriters or adding machines, turn them off when not in use. If possible, unplug electronics devices and chargers that have a block-shaped transformer on the plug when they are not in use. This information provided by Senator K. Maurice Johannessen in conjunction with the California Energy Commission and the Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Communications.