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Reducing energy use in Green Labs

This post was originally published in the UW Green Labs newsletter.

Reducing your lab's energy use

With regular maintenance, you can significantly increase the efficiency and the lifespan of your lab’s freezer or fridge. In fact, regular maintenance of your ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezer can save your lab up to $280 per year in energy costs.

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