Green Calgary

Tips

Jul
16
2007

Unplug all your electronics and appliances, especially before you go on vacation.

Filed in: Energy

Many appliances continue to draw a small amount of power when they are switched off. Unplugging the appliance or using a power bar to cut all power to the appliance will save you money, especially when you are away from home.

These “vampire or “phantom” electricity draws account for up to 10% of a homes energy costs.

Phantom loads occur in most appliances such as VCRs, televisions, stereos, computers, laptops, and kitchen appliances.

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