kitchen counter, patiently waiting for that next morning brew. While you’re catching some z’s, that seemingly innocent appliance is silently leeching electricity. It’s called standby power or vampire power – the energy consumed by electronics when they’re turned off but still plugged in.
So, just how much electricity can you save by adopting the noble act of unplugging? Standby power can account for up to 10% of your household energy use. That’s a pretty penny you could be saving simply by pulling the plug.
But does this mean you need to
