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New Sleep Policy for Office Computers 

February 19, 2014

To further our energy reduction efforts with the Power Down Challenge, we are implementing a new sleep policy that will reduce the energy cost of office computers.

 

#211 Reduce Energy Consumption 

January 30, 2014

As you may know, Penn Law is participating in the Power Down Challenge, an energy reduction competition that takes place from February 3rd to March 2nd.  Here are some tips to consume less energy in the office.

 

#208 Recycle Old Electronics 

December 23, 2013

Instead of throwing away replaced electronics this holiday season, give it to ITS to recycle!  ITS has scheduled another eWaste collection for late January.  Please bring your old computer equipment to the ITS Student Help Center (T-232) between noon-4:00pm.

 

#205 Save Energy by Turning Off Projectors in Classrooms 

November 21, 2013

Help Penn Law save electricity and the lamp life of projectors by powering them down if they are not being used.

 

#138 How To Properly Dispose of Batteries 

November 19, 2012

Did you know that ITS provides battery recycling? Demand for batteries in increasingly electronic world has increased steadily. As more batteries are used, they have begun to pile up in landfills. Used batteries are known to cause serious problems for the environment.

 

#137 Save Battery Life on your Smartphone or Laptop 

November 15, 2012

Hopefully you found Monday’s tip on using power management settings to lengthen your battery life helpful. Today’s tip goes a little deeper and takes a look at some simple changes you can take to improve battery life even more.

 

#136 Saving with Power Management Settings 

November 12, 2012

Want your laptop battery to last longer? Wish your computer did not use so much electricity? Power management settings can increase battery performance and lower your electricity consumption.