Buy Energy Efficient Equipment
Look for Energy Star or EPEAT equipment when shopping BearBuy or see if the “Environmentally Preferred” list includes an option for the equipment you want to buy.
Ask the Vendor
If you’re buying a specialty item like a lab freezer and there’s not an Energy Star alternative, ask the vendor for information on energy usage and how to adjust energy-saving settings. Also checkout the Labs21 energy saving equipment Wiki.