Wasting Energy In Your Sleep?
Did you know that over 5% of the energy usage in your home each year is consumed by electronics that you assume are turned off when not in use? The US spends over $5.8 million dollars a year on something called “phantom power”, and growing at a rapid pace. That is an estimated 65 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity each year.
Some of the biggest energy wasters in most homes are the adapters that come with rechargeable battery-powered cordless phones, cell phones, digital cameras and music players, power tools, and other electronic devices. Most draw power whenever they are plugged into an outlet, regardless of whether the device battery is fully charged—or even connected. Other culprits include appliances or electronic equipment with standby capability (such as televisions and computer monitors), a remote control, and/or a digital clock display (such as microwaves, DVD players, and stereo system)
The best way to avoid this wasted consumption is to simply unplug all items you are not using, but I found a product that just makes saving energy a breeze. One convenient slide of the GreenSwitch puts you in custom control of your electricity usage. (With no rewiring off your home)With GreenSwitch, you designate which outlets and lights are affected and you set the personal settings for your programmable climate control. Single-control outlets let you customize each outlet, allowing you, for example, to turn off the TV in one plug while keeping the digital video recorder in the other socket of the same outlet on and recording. You can also set your system up in zones, where one switch powers down your living area when you retire and another switch controls the home office that is used late into the night. Also, each component wirelessly relays the signal, giving GreenSwitch infinite range. This means that you can turn the lights off in the garage or backyard shed from the convenience of your kitchen or entry way on your way out or in.
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