Cut Down Energy Use While You’re Sleeping

Electric appliances and equipment use electricity even when they’re not in use. This kind of energy use is known by various names, such as called phantom load, standby power, vampire power, and leaking electricity.

Manufacturers haven’t found solutions for this problem of electrical leakage. While it’s a small amount, if you have a large number of appliances it can add up.

Here are some examples of electric equipment that continually sap energy when not in use:

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