🔌 The Automated Office: Using Smart Plugs for Energy Savings and Equipment Control

Hello Energy Managers and Office Depot Customers!

Office equipment—from printers and monitors to water coolers—often draws "phantom power" even when turned off. Smart plugs and timers are a simple, low-cost automation solution that instantly cuts this wasted energy, lowering utility bills and improving safety.

 

1. Eliminating Phantom Power

 

Phantom power (or standby power) is the electricity consumed by devices that are plugged in but not actively being used. By plugging equipment into a smart plug, you can:

  • Schedule Off-Time: Set the plugs to automatically cut power to all non-essential equipment (monitors, desk lamps, chargers) after the last employee leaves the office, ensuring they draw zero power overnight.

  • Remote Control: Turn equipment on or off remotely using a smartphone app, useful for small businesses managing a shared office space.

 

2. Safety and Convenience

 

Smart plugs linked to voice assistants can be used to control desk lamps or small heaters, eliminating the need to fumble with hard-to-reach outlets, especially under desks. This adds a layer of modern convenience and safety.

 

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