TU Dublin is Switching off for Halloween 2026
Enjoy the midterm break and please turn off lights, computers and printers before leaving on Friday, 23 October.
As many of us look forward to the midterm Halloween weekend, we are asking for your help to make sure no energy vampires are sucking on our power cables this Halloween break.
They may look like innocent office equipment, computers, printers, and coffee machines – but a sinister secret lies behind those screens and cords. They continue to consume energy even when you think they’re turned off...
Look out for small indicator lights. They are a tell-tale sign that the electrical equipment is in “standby” mode and not fully off.
To vanquish the energy vampires, it's as simple as switching off or unplugging any electronic devices that are not in use and will not be needed over the weekend. To save energy, let's discuss with colleagues about turning off communal office equipment such as printers, copiers, and screen displays, or shared kitchen appliances like coffee machines, microwaves and water boilers.
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- Shut down - your computer, monitor, and other IT equipment.
- Switch it off – Unplug non-essential devices, such as kettles and chargers.
- Lights out – Turn off any unnecessary lighting in your area.
- Close it up – Shut blinds and windows where appropriate to retain heat.