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August 30, 2011 by admin
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30 Days of Gratitude: Day 8 – I am grateful for hot coffee in the morning.
Is your TV on or off? Is your microwave oven and coffeemaker using electricity even when you aren’t using those appliances? Did you know that mobile phone chargers are using electricity even when they’re plugged in?
www.thedailygreen.com/living-green/definitions/Phantom-Load
A "phantom load" is any appliance or electronic gizmo that uses energy even when turned off. Some people call them "vampire appliances" or "energy vampires." Phantom energy is drained by items including computers that still use power even when they’re asleep, power tools that still drain electricity when the battery’s charging, and anything with a built-in clock.
If your home is typical, you live with 20 vampires. They add about 0 to your annual energy bill, according to Cornell University. That’s because the "off" button doesn’t really mean "off" these days; instead, it means "standby." In fact, your TV with remote control likely uses more energy during the 20 hours a day that it’s turned off and in a "standby power" state than it does during the hours you watch the tube.
The upshot, according to Cornell, is we’re using the equivalent of seven electrical generating plants just to supply vampires that are turned "off."
Here are some clues to identify your energy suckers: They’re appliances with remote controls, such as TVs, VCRs and audio equipment. They feature a continuous digital display — like those glowing clocks on stoves. They feature rechargeable batteries, such as cordless phones (which use energy even after the battery is charged). And they’re appliances with external power supplies, such as inkjet printers and iPod chargers.
How can you combat vampires?
•Kill vampires by using a power strip sold at hardware stores, home-supply superstores, discount stores and the like. Step 1: Plug all components of a computer or home entertainment system into a power strip. Step 2: Turn off the power strip with a single switch. Anything plugged into the strip now is truly turned off.
•Unplug "vampires." Unplug rarely used appliances. Ditto for chargers that aren’t in use. Unplug the TV, toaster oven and other well-used appliances before you leave. If it’s not plugged in, it can’t suck energy.
planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/penny-pinching-s…
www.treehugger.com/files/2006/12/cut_back_on_pha.php
