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We already know the [productivity gains from telecommuting (opens in a new tab)](https://associationsnow.com/2012/09/telecommuters-are-more-productive-study-says/)
, but what about the financial gains?

For those curious as to the amount of gas, time, and money saved from telecommuting, you might be interested in [checking out a new online telecommuting calculator (opens in a new tab)](http://www.govloop.com/telework-calculator)
 (from GovLoop, with the help of HP) that breaks it down — to the penny, the hour, and the pound of carbon dioxide saved.

The calculator uses information from a variety of studies and federal databases to crunch the numbers.

Let’s say, for example, you own an SUV, have a one-hour total commute, and drive 30 miles per day. If you want to go to the office only twice per week, where does that put you? According to the calculator:

- **Money saved:** $6,170 per year
- **Time saved:** 156 hours of productivity
- **Greenhouse gas reduction:** 4,196 pounds per year

The calculator also breaks things down by teams, in case you want to figure out how your association might benefit organizationally from a couple of days away from the office.

Has your team considered telecommuting? Are you currently telecommuting right now? Let us know what you think.

*(via*[Fast Company (opens in a new tab)](http://www.fastcoexist.com/1680637/want-to-work-from-home-calculate-how-much-youll-save-your-company-and-yourself)
*)*

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[Ernie Smith](https://associationsnow.com/author/ernie-smith/)

Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.

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