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<\/p>\nWe’re helping implement new power management settings to support university sustainability and information security initiatives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Under guidance from campus sustainability leaders, ITS is assisting in rolling out new energy-saving settings for all university-managed Windows and macOS devices assigned to NAU employees. These changes are designed to drive efficient use of technology by reducing financial costs and greenhouse gas emissions from IT energy consumption, while also better protecting the campus from potential cybersecurity threats.<\/p>\n Starting on May 12th<\/strong>, NAU-managed Windows and macOS computers assigned to employees will begin to be enrolled in the following power management settings\u00b9;<\/p>\n With this change, individual Windows devices managed by NAU will enter sleep mode after:<\/p>\n Since the technology and tools for managing power settings in macOS vary, we’re deploying three power management configurations to meet a range of campus needs.<\/p>\n As part of initiatives like NAU’s Climate Action Plan and the Smart Campus Master Plan, we’re working to make university technology use more energy efficient, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n While exact figures are still being calculated, initial estimates from the Office of Sustainability suggest a $70-80,000 annual savings from these changes.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Many of our campus computer labs already have power management settings configured, and our current and updated configurations as of this release are as follows;<\/p>\n Windows computers in classrooms and labs<\/strong><\/p>\n macOS devices in classrooms and labs<\/strong><\/p>\n macOS devices in Cline Library <\/strong><\/p>\n We use different management platforms for NAU devices, and each offers unique configuration options. Our settings reflect what’s currently possible and effective on each platform.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Turn off and unplug computers and other devices when not in use. This can be easily accomplished by using a power strip to simultaneously power off all of your office devices. Some devices still use energy when plugged in, even if they are turned off, which is known as vampire, or standby energy. Estimates for how much energy use comes from vampire energy range from 5-25%, but even if we reduced our campus energy use by the most conservative estimate of 5%, NAU could save approximately 2,833,515 kilowatt hours of energy and $296,000 in electricity bills per year! If you want to learn more about energy conservation and become a peer leader in your department, sign up for the Office of Sustainability’s Energy Mentors program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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