--- title: Green Technology to Reduce Energy Consumption in the Office description: If your commercial property is trying to become more eco-friendly and energy-efficient, here is some green technology that can improve your sustainability around the office. image: https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/Green%20Technology.jpg --- - [Pay Rent](https://sdnyrealty.com/pay-rent/) - [Forms](https://sdnyrealty.com/forms/) -   [![S&D Commercial Real Estate Agency](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/S__D_Real_Estate_January2019/images/sd-original-logo_300px.png?width=300&height=194&name=sd-original-logo_300px.png "S&D Commercial Real Estate Agency")](https://sdnyrealty.com/) - [About](https://sdnyrealty.com/long-island-commercial-real-estate-firm/) - [Agents](https://sdnyrealty.com/long-island-real-estate-agents/) - [Listings](https://sdnyrealty.com/property-listings/) - [Property Management](https://sdnyrealty.com/property-management-company/) - [Resources](https://sdnyrealty.com/real-estate-resources/) - [Neighborhood Guide](https://sdnyrealty.com/neighborhood-guide/) - [Long Island](https://sdnyrealty.com/long-island-commercial-real-estate/) - [Nassau County](https://sdnyrealty.com/nassau-county-commercial-real-estate/) - [Bethpage](https://sdnyrealty.com/bethpage-commercial-real-estate/) - [Farmingdale](https://sdnyrealty.com/farmingdale-commercial-real-estate/) - [Franklin Square](https://sdnyrealty.com/franklin-square-commercial-real-estate/) - [Garden City](https://sdnyrealty.com/garden-city-commercial-real-estate/) - [Glen Cove](https://sdnyrealty.com/glen-cove-commercial-real-estate/) - [Hempstead](https://sdnyrealty.com/hempstead-commercial-real-estate/) - [Hicksville](https://sdnyrealty.com/hicksville-commercial-real-estate/) - [Long Beach](https://sdnyrealty.com/long-beach-commercial-real-estate/) - [Mineola](https://sdnyrealty.com/mineola-commercial-real-estate/) - [Rockville Centre](https://sdnyrealty.com/rockville-centre-commercial-real-estate/) - [Suffolk County](https://sdnyrealty.com/suffolk-county-commercial-real-estate/) - [Babylon](https://sdnyrealty.com/suffolk-county-commercial-real-estate/babylon-commercial-real-estate/) - [Brookhaven](https://sdnyrealty.com/brookhaven-commercial-real-estate/) - [Hauppauge](https://sdnyrealty.com/hauppauge-commercial-real-estate/) - [Huntington](https://sdnyrealty.com/huntington-commercial-real-estate/) - [Islip](https://sdnyrealty.com/islip-commercial-real-estate/) - [Melville](https://sdnyrealty.com/melville-commercial-real-estate/) - [Riverhead](https://sdnyrealty.com/riverhead-commercial-real-estate/) - [Smithtown](https://sdnyrealty.com/smithtown-commercial-real-estate/) - [Southampton](https://sdnyrealty.com/southampton-commercial-real-estate/) - [Consulting Services](https://sdnyrealty.com/consulting-services/) - [Property Appraisal Services](https://sdnyrealty.com/property-appraisal/) - [Zoning Regulations](https://sdnyrealty.com/zoning-regulations/) - [Forms](https://sdnyrealty.com/forms/) - [Veterans & Military Housing](https://sdnyrealty.com/veterans-military-housing/) - [Join our Program](https://sdnyrealty.com/veterans-military-housing/#apply-now) - [Forms & Applications](https://sdnyrealty.com/forms/) - [Pay Rent](https://sdnyrealty.com/pay-rent/) - [Blog](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog) - [Contact](https://sdnyrealty.com/contact/) # Green Technology to Reduce Energy Consumption in the Office - March 14, 2018 - [office](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/office), [commercial property](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/commercial-property), [green building](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/green-building) - 0 ![Green Technology to Reduce Energy Consumption in the Office](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/Green%20Technology.jpg) Now more than ever, there is a focus on “going green” in the corporate world. Companies across the nation are paying close attention to their energy consumption and environmental impact. If your business is looking to reduce its carbon footprint, here are a few eco-friendly products that epitomize green [technology](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/office-technology). ## Green Technology to Help your Company Become More Eco-Friendly ### Printing In terms of “going green,” many businesses have opted to scrap paper and printers altogether in favor of a digital approach. However, this just isn’t realistic for every company—sometimes you need to use a printer. If your business can’t go print-free but still wants to make an effort, there are plenty of environmentally-friendly printers on the market. In fact, some machines can even cut down energy consumption by more than [50 percent](http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/feature_stories/2009/09energyprinting.html). You can also make small adjustments like using recycled paper, printing on both sides of a page and reprocessing ink and toner cartridges. ![Green Technology](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Green%20Technology1.jpg?width=320&name=Green%20Technology1.jpg "Green Technology") ### Lighting According to the [American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy](http://aceee.org/sector/commercial), over half of the total energy consumed by commercial buildings is used for lighting and heating. Simply put, that’s too much energy wasted on lighting when there are more efficient options available. #### LEDs Many commercial buildings have made the switch from regular fluorescent bulbs to [LED lights](https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/save-electricity-and-fuel/lighting-choices-save-you-money/led-lighting). Although they cost more, LED lights last much longer, so you won’t have to buy them as frequently. Also, they are cooler than fluorescent bulbs and don’t give off as much heat. ![Green Technology](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Green%20Technology2.jpg?width=320&name=Green%20Technology2.jpg "Green Technology") #### Smart Lights You can also use a smart lighting system in your office. These systems use automated controls and settings to adjust the lighting based on occupancy and daylight available. If you’re looking to reduce the energy consumed by lighting fixtures, this is your best option. ### Energy Star The [energy consumption](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/summer-savings) in a commercial building doesn’t all come from large appliances, like your lighting, heating and HVAC systems. There are actually many different electronics in your [office](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/modern-office) that burn through energy. Think of desktop computers, coffeemakers, refrigerators, telephones and more.  To ensure that all of your electronic equipment is eco-friendly and uses the least possible amount of energy, invest in [Energy Star-labeled products](https://www.energystar.gov/products). ![Green Technology](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Green%20Technology3.jpg?width=320&name=Green%20Technology3.jpg "Green Technology") These high-performing products can drastically decrease the amount of electricity you’re using, which will slash your energy bill. Besides, the [EPA](https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyNET.exe/P100I3PU.TXT?ZyActionD=ZyDocument&Client=EPA&Index=2011+Thru+2015&Docs=&Query=&Time=&EndTime=&SearchMethod=1&TocRestrict=n&Toc=&TocEntry=&QField=&QFieldYear=&QFieldMonth=&QFieldDay=&IntQFieldOp=0&ExtQFieldOp=0&XmlQuery=&File=D%3A%5Czyfiles%5CIndex%20Data%5C11thru15%5CTxt%5C00000009%5CP100I3PU.txt&User=ANONYMOUS&Password=anonymous&SortMethod=h%7C-&MaximumDocuments=1&FuzzyDegree=0&ImageQuality=r75g8/r75g8/x150y150g16/i425&Display=hpfr&DefSeekPage=x&SearchBack=ZyActionL&Back=ZyActionS&BackDesc=Results%20page&MaximumPages=1&ZyEntry=1&SeekPage=x&ZyPURL) has said that all American businesses and consumers can save energy by switching to these products. So, why wait any longer? Commercial buildings in the United States have long been one of the leading consumers of energy. 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