SEPTEMBER 2012
Advanced Power Strips for Plug Load Control

More than 25% of total energy consumed in U.S. office buildings is used to power plug-in devices, many of which continue to draw power even when turned off. 

A recent GPG technology assessment conducted by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) found that advanced power strips that employ pre-programmed timers to de-energize such devices significantly reduce power usage: 26% at workstations and 50% in printer rooms and kitchens.

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• 1-page infographic

• 4-page brief

• NREL full report

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• On-demand video

• Slides

Additional Resources

• Guidance: Decision Guides for Plug and Process Load Controls (DOE/Better Buildings, December 2016)

• Tech Specifications: Advanced Power Strips, Version 1.0 (DOE/Better Buildings, December 2016)

• Case Study: Reducing Plug Loads in Office Spaces Hawaii and Guam Energy Improvement Technology Demonstration Project (NREL, December 2016)

• Case Study: Plug Load Strategies for Zero Energy Buildings (Better Buildings Alliance, March 2017)

• Utility Incentives and Rebates for Plug Load Control (Better Buildings Plug and Process Loads Website)

• Plug Load Management System Field Study (NREL, February 2019)