Become an Energy Vampire Slayer Right Now!
Unsuspecting homeowners everywhere are falling victim to vampires… energy vampires! But, there's no need to barricade the house and stock up on garlic just yet. These vampires don’t drink blood. Instead, they slowly suck up precious power as they wait for you to use them. They’re taking a bite out of your wallet and harming the environment.
Energy vampires are electronic devices that use standby power. They keep drawing power even when they are turned off. Did you know that chargers for cell phones and tools suck energy just by being plugged in, even if they aren’t charging anything? Almost 10% of the average home electricity bill comes from energy vampires. Those energy vampires are responsible for roughly 1% of global CO2 emissions.
So how do you slay your energy vampires? No stakes required. Simply unplug appliances and electronics, especially cell phone chargers and video game systems, when not in use. Limit idle time by switching your computer to sleep mode when you step away. Use a power strip to easily turn off groups of items when you aren’t using them. For example, a TV, DVD player, cable/satellite boxes and several video game consoles could be grouped together. Look for low standby products that draw less energy when plugged in. Ready to save energy and some of your hard-earned cash? Become a vampire slayer today!!!