Do you leave your electronics in standby mode? Computer monitors, printers, shredders, televisions — anything with a digital display — will use energy while it’s plugged in, even if you’re not using it. To avoid wasting energy in standby mode, consider using a power strip for devices you often use together, like the electronics in your entertainment center. When you’re […]
Have you heard about the slow drain on your electricity from appliances, known as “vampire loads,” “phantom loads,” or “standby energy drain”? These are the oh-so-scary loads of electricity that our electronic devices and appliances suck out of outlets even when we don’t have them turned on. According to Energy.gov, as much as 10% of residential electricity usage is due […]