Saving Energy
Saving Energy Together
Last year, Swansea University emitted 14 thousand tonnes of carbon dioxide, Trinity emitted 2,500 tonnes and SMU 2,600 tonnes as a result of the gas and electricity we used. We are working hard to try and reduce this huge impact by introducing energy saving technologies. But how staff and students use electrical equipment at the 3 Universities makes a huge difference too. Please help us by following these simple guidelines.
Your Computer
- Change the power saving settings on your PC by going to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power
Options and setting your :
- Monitor to switch off after 5 minutes.
- Your PC to go into standby after 30 minutes.
- Switch off your PC and monitor when you leave your room or workspace
- Switch off your printer, scanner and photocopier when you leave your room or work space.
- Remember to switch equipment off at the plug - PCs, especially laptops, still use energy when they are shut down but still plugged in. This will also reduce the risk of overheating and fire.
Other Electrical Items
- Use only the water you need when boiling a kettle. Use the
hydro-boil heaters where they are provided, as these are much
more energy efficient than a normal kettle. - Turn TVs and DVD players off at the plug when you have finished
with them. Do not leave them on standby. - Unplug your mobile phone charger when you aren’t using it or it
will continue to use electricity.
