About 40% less electricity consumption – We achieved this in the blink.it office thanks to smart sockets. This way, you not only contribute to environmental protection but also save money. Today we share our 10 tips on how we were able to save electricity!

The prices for electricity and heating reached their peak last year. It's not only possible to save electricity at home, but also at your workplace. Here, electricity consumption due to computers, monitors, and lighting is particularly high. Therefore, we show you how you can make a difference with simple tips!

Saving electricity at blink.it: Here's how we reduced our electricity usage

According to an analysis by the Federal Environment Agency, in Germany last year, 29% of energy consumption was accounted for by the industry, nearly 28% by households, and 16% by businesses. As you can see, companies can truly make a difference in terms of sustainability. We at blink.it also see this potential within ourselves. We have implemented several measures to significantly reduce electricity consumption in the office. How we achieved this is explained by Managing Director Michael Witzke:

"In the past, our devices were connected to the grid 365 days a year. For several months now, smart sockets have been installed throughout the office. They simply cut off the power at certain times. We can see that this is worthwhile in the numbers – financially for us and for the environment."

To raise awareness of electricity savings in your office, we have compiled 10 tips on how you can lower your electricity consumption:

10 tips on how we save electricity in the office

Habits

1. Turn on the lights only when you really need them.
2. Turn down the heating while airing out and save energy that way.
3. Turn off your screensaver and instead put your devices in standby mode.

Technology

4. Equip your lighting in corridors and toilets with motion detectors or timers.
5. Use LEDs, as they consume significantly less energy than halogen lamps.
6. Invest in smart sockets and connect your devices to them. This way, you can automate the shutdown of power on weekends and after hours.
7. Automatically disable Wi-Fi after hours.
8. Share devices that you don't need all the time (e.g., printer or scanner) with your colleagues and turn them off when not in use.

Kitchen

9. Run the dishwasher on the energy-saving program.
10. Only fill the kettle with the water you need, and descale it regularly.

In the blink.it office, we remind everyone to be mindful of their electricity consumption through small reminder notes.

Bonus point in terms of sustainability: For our lunch break, we use reusable thermos cups, so all employees can get a warm lunch. This additionally reduces packaging waste and we don't have to reheat the food in the office.

As you can see, there are many ways to save energy. We at blink.it do our best to become more sustainable. How are you trying to make a difference and become more sustainable? Share your personal experiences and message us!

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