ENERGY STAR Certification: Proof of Energy Efficiency

Did you know that computers and office equipment account for about 13% of all commercial electricity consumption. A desktop setup uses an average of 200 - 500 watts of electricity per hour. So annual consumption is 576 - 1,460 kWh (8 hours a day), emitting 249 - 632 kilograms of carbon dioxide (CO2). That's why buying equipment with an ENERGY STAR rating can reduce your costs as well as reduce your carbon dioxide emissions. In standby mode, a desktop's energy consumption must be less than 3 watts, and a notebook must be under 2.5 watts. So, you'll reduce your energy bills and costs because your machine uses less energy. Read about ENERGY STAR ratings and why they're good for your business.

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