Power Modes
Modern electronic equipment usually incorporates a variety of power levels, or “modes” and is usually “on” continuously at some power level. The various modes allow for power management of the equipment – correlating the power mode to the user’s activity level. Most common modes are active, standby, and off.
Active mode powers equipment as it is being operated, and is the most energy intensive. Standby mode leaves equipment on, but powered-down either automatically when the equipment has been idle for a specified time, or manually placed in standby by the user. Electronic devices will return to active mode when a user engages the equipment. Off mode either does not draw any power or draws very little power because it has been manually turned off or unplugged by the user.
Many electronic devices never completely turn off in order to start quickly when the user activates the device. These are called “parasitic loads.” For example, the DVD player has been switched off using the remote, but it is still connected to the power socket and so continues to draw a small quantity of power. Parasitic loads are also known as “phantom loads” or “vampire loads.” Identifying and managing power modes in the office setting is a critical step towards reducing plug load power consumption.
- Consider power modes at the time of purchase. See SFTool plug load content for more information.
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Building Plug Loads - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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Resources > Planted Roof - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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PowerPoint Presentation
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Microsoft PowerPoint - Annex 73 presentation webinar.pptx
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PowerPoint Presentation
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Sustainable Response to COVID-19 - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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Resources / Case Studies > IEQ - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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Enhancing Health with Indoor Air - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...times. This can be very useful during power outages that shut mechanical systems...systems down. So-called “Mixed Mode†systems allow the building to use mechanicalhttps://sftool.gov › learn › about › 626 › enhancing-health-indoor-air -
Framework Step 1: Identify - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
...sensitive to climate or weather? Are the modes of transportation used likely to be...locations or use different delivery modes? The less flexible it is, the morehttps://sftool.gov › plan › 557 › framework-step-1-identify -
Pollinator Health Strategy 2015.pdf
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recommendations_on_sustainable_landscaping_practices.pdf
...street design should support multiple modes of transportation in addition to ecosystem...sources for landscape electricity and power needs: As feasible, agency operationshttps://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › recommendations_on_sustainable_landscaping_practices.pdf -
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FEMP Facility Related Control System Cyber
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Microsoft Word - Facility Manager JTA For Public Comment V4.docx
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GSA Framework for Managing Climate Change Risks to Federal Agency Supply Chains
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Building Certification Standards Crosswalk - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
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