Vampire Power! No this is not a post say that rule. Vampire Power is the power sucked by devices that do not fully shut off when we “turn them off”. This can amount to 20% of your electric bill. What causes vampire power use? Cell phone charges, laptop chargers or anything that has a block instead of a normal plug (or a brick with in a couple of feet from the plug). Also anything that has a clock. Think microwave, coffee maker, etc. The game system (Wii, Xbox, Playsation). The TV, VCR/DVR that you turn off with a remote also use power while they are off. Start unplugging or turning the off with a power strip and pocket that 20% savings while going green.
Just my 2 cents. Jim @ ChangeJarSavings.com
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