Every day, you make decisions involving the power grid. Those decisions are likely automatic. You switch lights on and off. You use appliances like coffee…
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If you’ve ever traveled abroad, you’ve probably noticed how most of the rest of the world unplugs their electronics when not in use. Many appliances are still working even when you think you turned them off. This is called “standby power.” Standby power is actually the minimum power used when something is plugged in. While this simple task may seem like a hassle, savings can add up to hundreds of dollars a year, plus you’re protected from power surges and potential fire hazards.
Competitive energy saving is all the rage! First, you need to count all the appliances in your home that draw energy. Next, see how many of these you can unplug or do without each night. Points for single no-use nights, compounding points for each consecutive night without use and max points for eliminating non-essential electronics altogether!