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Beware of the Energy Vampires!
 
Energy vampires are devices that use electricity even when they are turned off. Together they can account for up to 20 percent of your electric bill. You can improve your home’s energy savings by identifying and unplugging these money suckers. Some Examples are:
 
Electrical Savings IdeaWall Warts: Devices (such as cell phone chargers) that have a large plug. They consume energy, even when the device to be charged is not attached.
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Bricks:
Cords used with laptop computers, TV's and some cable TV equipment are often joined in the middle by large black boxes and use energy as long as they remain plugged in.
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Cable/satellite boxes
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Digital TV converters
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DVR, VCR, DVD players
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Mobile/cellular devices
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MP3 players
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Video game consoles
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Standby coffee makers
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Devices that turn on instantly via remote control
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Devices with standby light or clock
 
It sounds too simple to be true, but unplugging devices when not in use can save you money. By controlling your energy vampires, you can improve your energy savings.
  • Use energy-saving features commonly built into personal computers.
  • Plug wall warts and bricks into power strips, and turn them off when not needed. Using “smart” power strips makes it even easier. These power strips automatically cut off power when devices are not in use.
 
 
 
(From Duke Energy www.duke-energy.com)
 
 

Saving money with ceiling fans year round

Ceiling fans help keep you comfortable not only in the summer but in the winter as well. Reversing the direction of the blades pushes warm air down into the room. Fans should turn counter-clockwise in the summer and clockwise in the winter.