Tips to Saving Energy Around the Office

You may be surprised to learn that electronic office equipment has emerged as the fastest-growing energy user in commercial buildings in the United States.  In fact, office equipment makes up approximately 7% of all commercial sector power consumption, accounting for $1.8 billion per year in total energy costs.  Taking steps to reduce energy consumption in the office not only reduces energy bills, it reduces the impact of harmful emissions on the environment as well.

Some Energy Conservation Strategies:

Saving energy requires more than just circulating a memo around the office.  It involves conservation practices that must be followed by everyone in the office:

• Turn off screen savers on computers. 
• Use low-power sleep or standby mode on copiers and printers during working hours.
• Turn off equipment at night and on the weekends.
• Make copies in batches, with the duplex setting turned on whenever possible.
• Make fewer copies.
• Turn off lights when not in the room.

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We have a new member to our team!

Taylor Hall, Controller

Taylor joined the Pro Mechanical Services team in January 2013.  Previously Taylor was in public accounting working with small to large businesses.  After graduating from Washington State University with a degree in finance Taylor continued his education at Gonzaga University where he received his Masters of Accountancy.  Taylor is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Washington and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. 

In his free time Taylor enjoys skiing with his wife and family, riding motorcycles, going to the lake in the summer, and always rooting for his Washington State Cougars.  Go Cougs!

 

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