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| Did you know that if your TV, computer and other appliances are plugged in, they are quietly draining electricity - all day, every day - even when they are turned off? Electric power consumed by products when they are switched off or in a standby mode is known as standby power (sometimes called vampire power or phantom power). |
| Standby power refers to the way electric power is consumed by electronic and electrical appliances while they are switched off or in standby mode. |
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| This only occurs because some devices claimed to be "switched off" on the electronic interface, but are in a different state from switching off at the plug, or disconnecting from the power point, which can solve the problem of standby power completely. |
| The Energy Saving Trust estimates that an individual could save around £40 a year by turning off devices that are not using. Globally, standby consumption, both business and private, accounts for 2% of total electricity consumption and 1% of CO2 emissions. |
| Use a power strip with switches. Surge protector power strips typically have such switches and help protect your appliances and electronics. If you plug all of your products into a power strip and flip off the power strip when these items are not in use, they are truly off. |
| Unplug your products. Now, there are some products that you will want to keep plugged in, such as the digital alarm clock in your bedroom or the refrigerator. But there are many appliances that you may not need to have plugged in, such as a toaster oven. |
| Consider using energy-saving products. Many energy-saving products have lower standby power than other products. |
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