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The scale of laboratory energy consumption<\/b><\/h2>\n

Laboratories are among the largest energy-consuming sectors globally. After data centers, labs are widely recognized as using more energy per square foot than any other type of facility. This is due to energy-intensive equipment, around-the-clock operations, 100% outside air requirements, and high airflow rates.<\/p>\n

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  • Laboratories often account for over 60% of a major research university’s energy consumption.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Ultra-low temperature freezers can use as much energy as an average household every day.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Fume hoods can use as much energy as 3.5 homes per year when left running 24\/7.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Small water baths consume as much energy as a dishwasher every hour; large water baths use energy equivalent to a window air conditioner hourly.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Heat blocks can use as much energy as a 50″ TV per hour.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    By implementing energy-efficient practices, laboratories can significantly reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining research integrity and often reducing operational costs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/sc-rich-text>\n <\/sc-container>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n

    Implementing these energy-efficient approaches can dramatically reduce your laboratory’s carbon footprint while potentially saving thousands in operational costs annually.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/sc-rich-text>\n \n Explore Accreditation\n <\/sc-button>\n\n <\/sc-section-header>\n \n\n \n \n EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT\n <\/sc-rich-text>\n\n \n

    Raising ultra-low freezer temperatures from -80\u00b0C to -70\u00b0C can reduce energy consumption by 30-40% while maintaining sample integrity for most applications.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/sc-rich-text>\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n <\/sc-card> \n \n EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT\n <\/sc-rich-text>\n\n \n

    Implementing a shutdown schedule for non-essential equipment during off-hours can reduce energy consumption by up to 10% with minimal disruption to research.<\/p>\n\n <\/sc-rich-text>\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n <\/sc-card> \n \n VENTILATION\n <\/sc-rich-text>\n\n \n

    Properly managing fume hood sash heights and closing them when not in use can save thousands in annual energy costs per hood and significantly reduce lab energy consumption.<\/p>\n\n <\/sc-rich-text>\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n <\/sc-card> \n \n EQUIPMENT SELECTION\n <\/sc-rich-text>\n\n \n

    Select ENERGY STAR certified laboratory equipment whenever possible to ensure energy efficiency without compromising research capabilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/sc-rich-text>\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n <\/sc-card> \n \n LIGHTING\n <\/sc-rich-text>\n\n \n

    Implementing LED lighting, motion sensors, and maximizing natural light can reduce lighting-related energy consumption by up to 75%.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/sc-rich-text>\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n <\/sc-card> \n \n TECHNOLOGY\n <\/sc-rich-text>\n\n \n

    Replace energy-consuming screensavers with sleep mode settings on laboratory computers to save energy during idle periods.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/sc-rich-text>\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n <\/sc-card>\n <\/sc-grid>\n<\/sc-container>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n

    How AstraZeneca achieved 4.3x ROI through laboratory energy efficiency<\/h2>\n <\/sc-rich-text>\n\n \n Energy Success Story\n <\/sc-rich-text> \n

    After implementing My Green Lab\u00ae Certification across 20 R&D labs, AstraZeneca saved 1.27 million kWh annually, equivalent to 900 tonnes of CO\u2082 emissions and $317,548 in energy costs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/sc-rich-text> \n Read case study\n <\/sc-button> <\/sc-cta-inline>\n\n<\/sc-container>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n

    Explore our most recent articles on laboratory energy efficiency strategies, innovations, and success stories from the scientific community.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/sc-rich-text>\n \n View all energy posts\n <\/sc-button>\n\n <\/sc-section-header>\n \n\n \n \n ACHIEVEMENT\n <\/sc-rich-text>\n\n \n

    Discover how participating labs collectively reduced energy consumption equivalent to removing 22,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere \u2014 a 50% increase from previous years.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/sc-rich-text>\n\n \n\n \n\n \n Read Blog\n <\/sc-button>\n\n \n\n \n\n <\/sc-card> \n \n BEST PRACTICES\n <\/sc-rich-text>\n\n \n

    Implement these energy-saving strategies now \u2014 from fume hood management to equipment sharing and green chemistry techniques that reduce both costs and environmental impact.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/sc-rich-text>\n\n \n\n \n\n \n Read Blog\n <\/sc-button>\n\n \n\n \n\n <\/sc-card> \n \n INNOVATION\n <\/sc-rich-text>\n\n \n

    Explore holistic approaches to energy management, including freezer maintenance, sample organization, and HVAC optimization that improve sustainability while enhancing research quality.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/sc-rich-text>\n\n \n\n \n\n \n Read Blog\n <\/sc-button>\n\n \n\n \n\n <\/sc-card>\n <\/sc-grid>\n<\/sc-container>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n

    Transform your lab with The My Green Lab\u00ae ACT\u00ae Ecolabel 2.0<\/h2>\n <\/sc-rich-text>\n\n \n Sustainable Purchasing\n <\/sc-rich-text> \n

    Industry-leading ecolabel with 1,700+ certified products helps scientists identify sustainable lab products with verified environmental impact data across manufacturing and end-of-life<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/sc-rich-text> \n Discover the ACT Ecolabel\n <\/sc-button> <\/sc-cta-inline>\n\n<\/sc-container>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n

    Achieve My Green Lab Certification for your facility<\/h2>\n <\/sc-rich-text>\n\n \n Get Certified\n <\/sc-rich-text> \n

    My Green Lab Certification provides a framework for laboratories to assess and improve their energy efficiency while receiving recognition for sustainability commitments<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/sc-rich-text> \n Learn about certification \n <\/sc-button> <\/sc-cta-inline>\n\n<\/sc-container>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2593,"featured_media":0,"parent":36244,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Sustainable Energy Solutions for Laboratories","_seopress_titles_desc":"Discover practical approaches to reduce energy consumption in laboratory environments. Learn how to minimize your lab's carbon footprint while optimizing operations and saving costs.","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-36533","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mygreenlab.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/36533","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mygreenlab.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mygreenlab.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygreenlab.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2593"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygreenlab.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36533"}],"version-history":[{"count":34,"href":"https:\/\/mygreenlab.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/36533\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":60611,"href":"https:\/\/mygreenlab.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/36533\/revisions\/60611"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygreenlab.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/36244"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mygreenlab.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36533"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}