Here are some simple tasks that make energy sense at Southern:

• Securely latch your windows and close your drapes, blinds or shades to save on heating.
• Turn down departmental refrigerators to the lowest practical setting.
• After following normal shutdown procedures, turn off your computer, especially the monitor. If you are away for more than a day, shut off  the power bar - this saves energy and protects your equipment against power surge.
• Shut off scanners, printers and copiers.
• Unplug your transformer blocks (the square cubes in the electric lines of phone chargers and other appliances) - they consume energy even when not in use. 
• Unplug other electrical appliances if you are to be away for more than a couple of days.
• Turn off the lights before you leave.