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Consumer electronics account for up to 15% of a home’s electricity use. By choosing ENERGY STAR qualified electronics equipment, you can save energy and money without sacrificing quality or performance.

ENERGY STAR qualified:

  • Televisions use about 40% less energy than standard units.
  • Computer monitors use 25%–60% less electricity than
    standard models.
  • Desktop computers use 30%–60% less energy than
    standard equipment.

 Save Energy, Save Money. Choose ENERGY STAR and save money as long as you own the product!. 

Don't let Energy Vampires drain your bank account!

Did you know that appliances and electronics we plug in and forget about, like televisions, computers and telephone chargers, are sucking electricity and money from you even when you are not using them?

It's scary...consumers spend nearly $4 billion a year on electricity for appliances and electronics that are off or in the standby mode! That's more than $200 per year for an average family.


Cost of vampire electricity
ApplianceAverage annual costVampire cost
(annual)
Total Annual cost
Television$20 (on 4-5 hours per day)$10$30
Stereo$20 (on 4-5 hours per day)$10$30
Computer$200$41 (set to sleep mode)$241
Video game system$17.50$2.40$19.90

 

You don't need garlic and a stake to kill energy vampires, just remember to ...

  • Unplug personal computers, monitors, copiers, printers and fax machines when not in use
  • Unplug the telephone charger after it charges
  • Unplugging VCRs, televisions, stereos and kitchen appliances when not in use
  • Use motion activated lights instead of keeping the porch light on all night

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