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In mere minutes, you can learn how to slow climate change with your computer.
1 of 3: turn on power management
Did you know? The average desktop PC wastes nearly half of the energy it consumes as heat. This wasted electricity translates to higher electricity bills and increased greenhouse gas emissions. Fun Fact: Using power management features on your computer can save nearly half a ton of CO2 and more than $60 a year in energy costs. What you can do: Making some simple changes to your computer’s power management settings is an easy and inexpensive way to make a difference in your environmental impact. With a few mouse clicks, your computer can be set to automatically go to “sleep” when it’s not in use. Power Management: What are you doing?
Power Management: What are you doing?
- I'm already using Power Management, thanks!
- Now that I know about Power Management, I will turn it on.
- I probably won’t use Power Management.
Why?

Did you know? A new ENERGY STAR compliant PC or laptop uses 15 to 25 percent less energy on average than a standard new computer. Fun Fact: ENERGY STAR 4.0 is expected to save consumers and businesses more than $1.8 billion in energy costs over the next 5 years and prevent greenhouse gas emissions equal to the annual emissions of 2.7 million vehicles.¹ What you can do: Choose an ENERGY STAR compliant computer the next time you’re in the market for a new PC. Look for the ENERGY STAR label or visit the online product catalog to browse for an efficient PC.
Buy ENERGY STAR: What are you doing?
- I already purchase ENERGY STAR computers, thanks!
- Now that I know about ENERGY STAR, I'll consider it when buying my next computer.
- I probably won’t buy an ENERGY STAR computer. Why?
Why

Did you know? As long as they are plugged in, your computer and other electronic devices continue to use electricity – even when they are turned off or in standby mode. A computer uses up to 10 watts when it is turned off but still plugged in.² Fun Fact: You can reduce your electricity bills by as much as 10% by unplugging appliances and electronics when they are not in use.³ What you can do: Plug all your electronics into one power strip so you can easily switch them all off when you leave the room or go to sleep.
Unplug Phantom Power: What are you doing?
- I'm already unplugged from Phantom Power, thanks!
- Now that I know about Phantom Power, I will unplug my unused electronics.
- I probably won’t unplug my unused electronics.
Why

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