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Even if an office is more energy efficient to get overall energy saving an office worker should switch power at home off going to the office. Which not always
by citrin_ru 3y ago
Even if an office is more energy efficient to get overall energy saving an office worker should switch power at home off going to the office. Which not always happening for couple reasons: a family member staying at home, lack of remote controlled thermostat which allows to start cooling/heating one hour before coming back home, in wet climate one have to run heating 24x7 to avoid mold growth (because of water condensed on cold surfaces). AFIK it is common to have AC or heating running at home even if all occupants are at the office.
- Symbiote 3y agoIn much of Europe higher energy prices mean timer-controlled heating/cooling has been normal for over 50 years. Something like this [1], combined with a thermostat. A newer system can have different temperatures. I'm in a cold climate, but when my heating is "off" it's actually set to heat if the temperature falls below 8°C. (Probably it should be higher, but it's an apartment surrounded by others, so the temperature will never fall that low anyway.) These factors are probably why there's significant variation within European countries. [1] https://www.wolseley.co.uk/product/danfoss-randall-3020p-24-hour-mechanical-mini-programmer/ https://www.wolseley.co.uk/product/danfoss-randall-3020p-24-...