The Conserve Surge with timer helps businesses save energy by reducing standby power consumption at every workstation. Savings are multiplied by the number of surges deployed. The surge will pay for itself after approximately one year while environmental savings will continue. Use is simple to limit mistakes and maximize savings: a desktop switch controls six of the outlets. A timer turns them off after the workday if the user forgets. Two outlets remain always on. The surge is designed to be easily deployed: minimal packaging opens quickly and folds flat for recycling. The desktop switch comes with an information card to train the user.