Cross These Threats Off Your Power Audit Checklist | Ecsintl

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Cross These Threats Off Your Power Audit Checklist
A guide by Ecsintl
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Power Audit
Organizations have a number of issues lurking
within their power infrastructure. To make sure
that energy is being used efficiently, many
businesses conduct a power audit.When assessing
your facility, be sure to cross these major
threats off of your power audit checklist.
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1. Equipment is left on Leaving critical pieces
of equipment isnt just wasteful, it can actually
be dangerous. Phone chargers, coffee makers and
other non-essential objects should be unplugged
when not in use to ensure they dont drain
energy. Turn off machines like your computer and
the photocopier at the end of the work day.
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If youre planning to leave your desk for an
extended amount of time, turn off your monitor or
implement standby and power management features.
Making these processes a part of regular routines
will reduce energy waste.
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2. HVAC systems are Unoptimized Heating and
cooling systems are essential to keeping
personnel comfortable and providing an optimal
environment for sensitive hardware. However, if
the HVAC isnt inspected frequently, it could be
draining a lot of power. First, ensure that
youre regularly replacing filters for the best
performance. It will also be important to program
the HVAC system to run at appropriate times and
avoid constant, unauthorized adjustments.
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3. Backup System not Maintained When a power
outage occurs, its important to have a system in
place that protects critical equipment and
seamlessly transfers power. An uninterruptible
power supply solution ensures that organizations
will have enough battery runtime to gracefully
shut down equipment and save important data. This
capability is critical for minimizing downtime
costs and recovering quickly.
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Whether youre administering a formal power audit
or are simply evaluating your own system,
crossing off these big threats will save you
money and headaches in the long term. Ensuring
HVAC units are optimized and that essential
hardware is turned off when not in use will
extend the life of your equipment and reduce
overall power consumption.
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