Switch it off when not in use!  this may seem obvious, but a computer turned OFF, will always use less power than one that is turned ON.  Overnight, at the weekend and when on holiday, and don’t forget to turn it off at the mains.  
Did you know - if you don’t turn your machine off at the mains, it still uses electricity!  Next time you turn off, take a look at the back and see the lights still flashing at you.

No, it’s a common misconception that your computer requires large amounts of power to start up.  The power involved is about the same consumed during maximum regular use.

Actually no, most PCs will need to be replaced due to advances in technology long before the effects of being switched on and off multiple times have a negative impact on their service life.

When most programs are installed on your PC, many are set to run on start-up by default.  To check what they are, go to Start, Run, then type MSConfig and hit enter.  Choose the Startup tab to see the Startup list.  Reduce these to those that are necessary, (like your anti-virus protection) your machine will start quicker and reduce any unnecessary load on your system.  If you are unsure as to what is necessary, take professional advice first. 

They certainly do!  The more applications you have open, the heavier the load on your system and CPU usage.  Close unused applications to optimise your processing power and reduce your electric consumption.

Yes, however these settings are not usually manufacturer’s defaults.  They can be configured in your Control Panel’s power settings/options.   Great for when you are interrupted by the phone or other office distractions as they temporarily put your system to sleep to save power, yet come back to life at the touch of a button, or movement of the mouse.

Meridian can provide face recognition software that automatically puts your monitor and system to sleep when you look, or move away from your screen, then start up again when you return.  
This additional security factor prevents accounting, and any other sensitive legal information being viewable in your absence.

Firstly, do you always need to print?  Try to automate printing procedures wherever possible.  Try educating fee earners on the best electronic methods of time recording, report viewing and digital dictation.
Share your printers, scanners, copiers and have fax-to-desktop software.  One large printer instead of multiple individual ones will reduce power consumption and cut maintenance costs on ink, toner and fuser units.
Organise a print schedule by having a set time of the day when people can print.  Only turn on your printer during these times.
If your printer doesn’t have a duplex facility, why not try  arranging your printing so all you have do is turn over the paper to print on both sides, you’d be amazed how much paper this saves.
When you do need to internally print, try changing your printer settings to draft mode, this will save your toner and reduce replacement costs..

The green computers sold by Meridian are the most energy efficient and carbon neutrally made in the world. Recommended by Energy Saving Trust, they are designed to reduce the environmental impact during their manufacture, use, and end of life.
The best news is that the average desktop pc typically consumes on average 114.7 watts (Gartner 2008) The Broadleaf “green” computers sold by Meridian use as little as 25 watts of electricity on average - a huge reduction!

No, they are only slightly more expensive but the energy saving attributes is practically enough to pay for themselves over their operational life, plus there is a 5 year Return to base (RTB) warranty included in the price.   Most other manufacturers only provide a 1 year warranty as standard.