Save energy when using computers Published Oct. 16, 2007 By 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Conserve not only money, but also natural resources with the following Green Tips: General awareness - Create an awareness of the need for energy conservation with children. - Be aware of the need for energy conservation at home, the workplace, hotels, etc Computers and multimedia appliances: - While placed in standby mode, ccomputers, TVs, music players and communications devices continue to consume electricity. - To eliminate stand-by consumption of TV and computer energy waste, use a power strip, which guarantees "off" is really "off." - Purchase only Energy Star® certified products. - Use the energy saving features built into the computer operating system. - At home, don't use a screensaver, use the blank or black option instead. - If you will be away from the computer for more than 20 minutes, turn off the monitor with the power button located on the monitor. When away from the computer for more than two hours turn off the CPU as well. - Only turn on printers and scanners when they are needed, when finished using them, turn them back off. - LCD TVs are more energy-efficient than Plasma TVs. - Minimize the use of transformers. When transformers are not in use, unplug or turn them off. - Don't leave cell phone chargers plugged in when they are not in use, because they continuously use electricity.